John Bowness
Broadcast Journalist at BBC Radio Cumbria
Proud Cumbrian broadcast journo: reporter, producer, newsreader @BBC_Cumbria. Trained @LeedsTrinityPGs In another place I'm @[email protected]
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | John Bowness |Nathan Bevan
Former safari park chiefs refused new zoo siteJohn Bowness & Nathan BevanBBC News, North East and CumbriaPA MediaThe would-be operators of the new attraction used to run South Lakes Safari Zoo at Dalton-in-Furness Plans for a new wild animal reserve, to be run by the operators of a recently closed zoo at the centre of long-running welfare concerns, have been turned down.
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Jul 21, 2024 |
bbc.com | John Bowness
Big Issue sellers escape to the LakesBy John Bowness, BBC Radio CumbriaBBCThe landscape in the Lake District helped the men take stockPeople who sell the Big Issue have escaped city life to take part in an expedition in the Lake District. A small group of men spent two nights in a climbing hut to give them space to think and "get some clarity".
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Jul 10, 2024 |
bbc.com | John Bowness
Ex-mayor completes walk for new rugby clubhouseBy John Bowness, BBC Radio CumbriaAlan DunnAlan Dunn has not played the sport since his school days but says his family is "steeped in rugby"A former town mayor has raised almost £6,000 for a new rugby clubhouse after walking between all 20 of Cumbria's rugby union clubs. Alan Dunn said although his planned route was 259 miles (417km), he ended up covering just over 400 miles (644km) over 29 days.
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Jun 17, 2024 |
bbc.com | John Bowness
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Jun 16, 2024 |
bbc.com | John Bowness
Chilly summer cools fortunes of outdoor poolsBy John Bowness, BBC Radio CumbriaShap Open Air Swimming PoolThe volunteer-run pool at Shap is usually open from late May until the beginning of SeptemberOpen-air swimming pools in Cumbria are struggling to cover running costs as unseasonably cold weather is putting off customers. At England's highest pool, in Shap, volunteer Briony Newsome said "hardened Shap kids" will brave any weather but some visitors are finding it "too bracing".
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Interesting sign, that for once doesn't shrug off ALL liability like lots of others. But can't really fathom why anyone would expect they'd be liable for something that's *not* their fault? https://t.co/aTaTTVuUqM
Scorchio: and look at that inviting water! @LazonbyPool is sparkling after a big refurbishment. Been reporting live from the 'Costa del Lazonby' on @stephfinnon's @BBC_Cumbria show. Another day doing the #BestJobInTheBBC https://t.co/dG0znzoeYg
Great pleasure to host @Mike_Zeller1 and Jess for a spontaneous lunchtime @BBC_Cumbria production meeting in the sunny Eden Valley! He'd been recording nearby, so the coffee machine went on.... https://t.co/8Q1dNRlwnL
