George Torr
Acting Political Reporter at BBC News
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3 days ago |
bbc.co.uk | George Torr |Sarah Hawley
Image source, Sarah Hawley/BBCImage caption, Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan are in the Peak District for Springwatch, which is celebrating 20 years on airThe BBC's Springwatch programme has captured an animal never seen before in the show's 20-year run while filming in Derbyshire. The show is currently stationed at the National Trust-owned Longshaw Estate in the Peak District National Park until 12 June, broadcast live every night.
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1 week ago |
bbc.co.uk | George Torr
Image source, Leicester Media OnlineImage caption, Police were called to Ratby Lane on Monday morningA main road near to the M1 in Leicester has been shut due to a burst water main. At 09:05 BST on Monday, Leicestershire Police said the B5380 Ratby Lane was closed in both directions from the A47 Hinckley Road junction to Wembley Road. Part of Wembley Road is also shut, the force added, between the junctions with Ratby Lane and Scudamore Road. Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes.
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1 week ago |
bbc.co.uk | George Torr
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceImage caption, Izabela Helena Zablocka has been living in Derby Detectives have launched an appeal for information over the disappearance of a woman 15 years ago. Izabela Helena Zablocka, who is originally from Poland, came to work in the UK in 2009 and had been living in Derby. Her family back in Poland lost contact with her in August 2010, and despite their attempts to trace her, Ms Zablocka has never been found, said Derbyshire Police.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | George Torr
Hospital neglect contributed to boy's sepsis deathGeorge TorrReporting fromChesterfield Coroner's CourtGeorge Torr/BBCMark and Stephanie Neillings paid tribute to their son following the inquestMedical neglect contributed to the death of a three-year-old boy who developed a strep A infection and later died of sepsis in hospital, an inquest jury has found.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | George Torr
Image source, Gildings AuctioneersImage caption, Auctioneers said they were expecting a "great deal of interest" in the itemsA gold ring and bracelet presented to a racing car mechanic for his role in two victories in the Indianapolis 500 race are set to go under the hammer. Mike "Charlie" Underwood's winner's ring, commemorating the Parnelli team's 1970 triumph, features an enamelled chequered flag and the words "1970 Champs" - with a guide price of £800 to £1,000.
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