Hsin-Yi Lo

England, United Kingdom

Journalist, South East at BBC

Articles

Manston Spitfire fuselage display marks efforts of Kent pilots

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Hsin-Yi Lo

Image source, Anthony Hoskins/ Spitfire AA810 ProjectImage caption, The spitfire was shot down in 1942 and later pulled from a peat bog in NorwayThe fuselage of a Spitfire shot down during World War Two has gone on display at a museum to mark the efforts of Kent pilots who served as "spies in the sky". The Spitfire AA810 was part of the RAF photo reconnaissance unit (PRU), which played a crucial role in obtaining intelligence for Allied commanders to plan military operations.
Coercive control remains major issue in South East

1 week ago | bbc.com | Hannah Gray |Hsin-Yi Lo

'A complete subversion of a personal relationship'Hannah Gray & Hsin-Yi LoGetty ImagesData from the Crown Prosecution Service revealed in the past decade, the number of prosecutions of coercive control cases were 1,511A victim of domestic abuse has spoken out, a decade after coercive control became a criminal offence in the UK, about how long it took her to realise her ex-husband was abusing her.
Cathedral's 'secret gardens' open for first time

1 week ago | bbc.com | Hsin-Yi Lo

Cathedral's 'secret gardens' open for first time Rochester CathedralThe 'secret gardens' was a project by the Dean of Rochester Cathedral, The Very Reverend Philip HaskethA Kent cathedral is opening its three-acre (1.2 hectare) "secret gardens" to the public for the first time. The project was started by the Dean of Rochester Cathedral, the Very Reverend Philip Hesketh, during lockdown to enhance the gardens as well as improve biodiversity.
Rare Chinese antiques in Heathfield home sell for more than £130k

1 week ago | bbc.com | Hsin-Yi Lo

Rare Chinese antiques sell for more than £130kHsin-Yi LoWoolley & WallisThe two rare Chinese antiques are dated from the Kangxi era (1661 to 1722)Two rare Chinese antiques more than 300 years old and part of a family collection in East Sussex have been sold for a combined £135,500. The vase and wine pitcher were from the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1661 to 1722) and were bought by art connoisseur and philanthropist William Cleverley Alexander in 1907 and 1913.
Bexhill's forgotten Nazi girls school

1 week ago | bbc.com | Hsin-Yi Lo

The Sussex school that trained Nazi girls to marryHsin-Yi LoBexhill MuseumClassroom from the prospectus of Augusta Victoria CollegeIncredible stories of Great Britain's triumphs in World War Two have been heard as part of the recent 80th anniversary of VE Day. But some little-known truths also simmer not far from the surface - and lie within the walls of an unassuming block of flats in East Sussex.
Three-time cancer survivor from Surrey cycles 1,400km for hospice

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Hsin-Yi Lo

Image source, Patrick McIntoshImage caption, Patrick McIntosh from Outwood, Surrey, is a three-time cancer survivorA three-time cancer survivor is embarking on a 1,400km (870 miles) gruelling cycling challenge in Canada to raise money for a hospice. Patrick McIntosh, who lives in Outwood, Surrey, starts his expedition on Sunday riding from Vancouver to Calgary.
Scotney Castle field of butterflies set up for hospice patients

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Leanne Lawless |Hsin-Yi Lo

Image source, Hospice of WealdImage caption, More than 450 steel butterflies are featured in the Meadow of Memories at Scotney CastleA special remembrance space has been created at a National Trust castle for families to reflect and remember loved ones who received hospice care. Hospice in the Weald teamed up with Scotney Castle near Lamberhurst in Kent to install the Meadow of Memories which features more than 450 handcrafted steel butterflies dedicated to patients.
Little ships set to sail for Dunkirk commemoration from Ramsgate

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Hsin-Yi Lo

Image source, The Association of Dunkirk Little ShipsImage caption, The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships says the fleet of 74 is set to sail from Ramsgate on WednesdayA fleet of 66 'little ships' is set to sail from Ramsgate to the French port to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. From 26 May to 4 June 1940, about 1,000 vessels sailed through heavy enemy fire to rescue more than 338,000 British and Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk.
Horsham man convicted of stalking American travel influencer

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chrissie Reidy |Hsin-Yi Lo

Influencer's terrifying obsessive stalker ordeal Chrissie Reidy & Hsin-Yi LoAlexandra SaperAlexandra Saper, an American travel influencer, said the stalking ordeal made her feel "disempowered"A travel influencer has said she suffered nightmares following her harrowing ordeal when a West Sussex man travelled to Indonesia and threatened her with physical harm and rape. Alexandra Saper is an American who lives in Bali and posts regularly about travel on her Instagram account.
Men's group aims to 'break mental health stigma'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Hsin-Yi Lo

Men's group aims to 'break mental health stigma'Hsin-Yi LoScott JohnsonMen's support group The Proper Blokes Club has started a regular weekly walk group in EastbourneA growing support group in London that aims to break the stigma attached to men talking openly about mental health is expanding to the South East. Kevin Wallis, who lives in Pevensey Bay in East Sussex but is originally from London, joined The Proper Blokes Club (TPBC) in 2022 and has since become a lead member.