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James Graham

Manchester

journalist at BBC

@bbcworldservice + @marketplace + @charityclassics @allfm

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  • Truckie takes now or never leap with special truck

    1 month ago | bigrigs.com.au | James Graham

    Owner-driver Andrew Thorpe, 36, couldn’t wipe the smile from his face when he was handed the keys to his first truck, a stunning new T909 Kenworth, in Adelaide last month. Right alongside him sharing in the excitement and posing for pictures on delivery day at CMV Truck Centre – Kenworth DAF Adelaide were wife Zoe Jones and their blended family, Sophie,14, Ava,11, and Reya,11.

  • Kart racing legend keeps pedal to the metal

    1 month ago | bigrigs.com.au | James Graham

    Whatever you do, don’t suggest to Les May he should start slowing down and think about the ‘R’ word. He may be 68 now, but this legend of the Australian superkart world, is a long way from his final lap and cruising into retirement. When Big Rigs checks in with Les – new hearing aids and all – he’s setting a pace that blokes half his age would struggle to keep up with.

  • Regulator opens new depot in Sunshine Coast tourist hotspot

    Jan 20, 2025 | bigrigs.com.au | James Graham

    Veteran Sunshine Coast truckie Niell Graham had to look twice at the sign out front to make sure he wasn’t seeing things. Right in the heart of some of the Sunshine Coast’s most expensive tourist real estate – just 700m from the popular Maroochydore Beach – the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has opened a new office.

  • Call for urgency with $9 billion investment in Bruce Highway

    Jan 19, 2025 | bigrigs.com.au | James Graham

    Sunshine Coast-based truckie Niell Graham had a clear message for his colleagues on the newly-formed Bruce Highway Advisory Council (BHAC) – just get started on fixes and worry about the money later. Graham, who was so passionate about having his say, he nominated himself for a seat at the council table and drove his Volvo B-double to the first meeting in Townsville, said a price shouldn’t be put on improving safety. “Let our grandkids pay for it and worry about the money later,” Graham, 50, said.

  • Operators break silence after harrowing four-year battle to clear name

    Dec 19, 2024 | bigrigs.com.au | James Graham

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7 Sep 24

BBC News - After Grenfell: How fire safety differs at a luxury London high-rise and Margate estate - BBC News https://t.co/t9mnrPAsEZ

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11 Aug 24

I'm doing this with some friends tonight if you're looking for some entertainment in south Manchester It's a free poetry and music night starting at 8pm👍🫡 https://t.co/IhlhTZdoal

James Graham
James Graham @jamesgraham2
11 Aug 24

RT @charityclassics: Ready for another hour of charity shop gold 🤪 https://t.co/u5zecpPDAF https://t.co/H00SikDqfk