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Guy Lynn

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Senior Investigations Reporter at BBC

Senior investigations reporter - BBC London investigations team. Comments/tip offs/ intelligence [email protected] or DM me. In confidence, always

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  • 4 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Guy Lynn |Laurence Cawley |Stephen Menon

    'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'The Ask for Angela scheme is named after Angela Crompton, who was killed by her husband in 2012. Her daughter Hollie, pictured, says she wants more to be done to protect women [Laurence Cawley/BBC]The daughter of the woman who was the inspiration for the Ask for Angela safety scheme is calling for government action to ensure it is implemented properly.

  • 4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Guy Lynn

    'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'Guy LynnLaurence CawleyBBC Investigations, LondonStephen MenonBBC Investigations, LondonLaurence Cawley/BBCThe Ask for Angela scheme is named after Angela Crompton, who was killed by her husband in 2012. Her daughter Hollie, pictured, says she wants more to be done to protect womenThe daughter of the woman who was the inspiration for the Ask for Angela safety scheme is calling for government action to ensure it is implemented properly.

  • Nov 17, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Guy Lynn

    A pub worker has warned failures in the Ask for Angela safety scheme are putting vulnerable women at risk, after a BBC undercover investigation found more than half of participating venues failed to respond properly. The Ask for Angela initiative, external, a project in place at thousands of venues nationwide, aims to provide a discreet lifeline for people who believe they are in danger.

  • Nov 12, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Guy Lynn

    Pubs, bars and clubs that have signed up for a scheme designed to protect customers who are in fear for their safety are not implementing it, a BBC undercover investigation has found. The Ask for Angela initiative, a not-for-profit project in place at thousands of venues nationwide, aims to provide a discreet lifeline for people who believe they are in danger. Those with such fears are advised to use the code word "Angela", to indicate to staff they are in need of help.

  • Nov 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Guy Lynn |Stephen Menon |Dolly Carter

    Pubs, bars and clubs that have signed up for a scheme designed to protect customers who are in fear for their safety are not implementing it, a BBC undercover investigation has found. The Ask for Angela initiative, a not-for-profit project in place at thousands of venues nationwide, aims to provide a discreet lifeline for people who believe they are in danger. Those with such fears are advised to use the code word "Angela", to indicate to staff they are in need of help.

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Guy Lynn
Guy Lynn @guy_lynn
27 Mar 25

RT @MattLismore: More great reporting by @guy_lynn & team.

Guy Lynn
Guy Lynn @guy_lynn
27 Mar 25

When women in distress "Ask for Angela" to get help in bars - who is Angela? Her daughter speaks to @BBCLondonNews about her mum's killing and safety scheme that's spread around the world https://t.co/VN1tPDMbWi

Guy Lynn
Guy Lynn @guy_lynn
6 Mar 25

RT @BBCNewsPR: Congratulations to our winners last night at the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2025! 🎉