Leigh Boobyer
Multimedia Journalist at BBC News
Multi-award winning journalist. BBC multimedia journalist covering the West Country. Previously LDR editor and LDR for Reach. Arsenal 🔴⚪
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1 week ago |
bbc.co.uk | Jon Smith |Leigh Boobyer
Image source, GettyImage caption, Deborah Harrison spent almost three days making the special pie for King Charles as part of an ancient traditionBBC News, GloucestershireBBC News, West of EnglandA sculptor who carved a stone pie for King Charles as part of a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages says it was an "honour". Since before the 1200s, the city of Gloucester traditionally sent a lamprey pie to the reigning monarch each Christmas - a custom that faded in the 19th Century.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Leigh Boobyer |John Darvall
Gambling addicts just need to talk says ex-footballerLeigh Boobyer & John DarvallReporting fromBBC News, Bristol Tony KellyTony Kelly started his football career at Bristol City at 16 years oldA former professional footballer who turned to gambling after trying to fit in with teammates is urging others with addiction to "confide in someone". Tony Kelly was signed by Bristol City at 16 before being released, ending up playing non-league football in London two years later where his addiction began.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Leigh Boobyer
Woman 'loves' new horse rescued from motorwayLeigh BoobyerBBC News, West of EnglandJade PlummerDash was found loose on the M32A yard owner who helped rescue a horse after it was spotted running across two motorways says "everyone has fallen in love with him". The loose horse was found by Jade Plummer, who works at Blossom Hill Equestrian centre near Gloucester, on the M32 in Bristol at about 20:00 BST on Thursday.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | Kelly Withers |Dan Ayers |Leigh Boobyer
Image caption, Hundreds of people gathered outside Yeovil District Hospital for the protestMore than 200 people gathered outside a hospital to protest against the temporary closure of its birthing and special baby care unit. Among the protesters were parents who have either had children at the unit or are expecting to.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Kelly Withers |Dan Ayers |Leigh Boobyer
More than 200 people gathered outside a hospital to protest against the temporary closure of its birthing and special baby care unit. The closure of two units at Yeovil District Hospital, in Somerset, comes after it was served a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for failing to meet staffing regulations in its paediatric service. Among the protesters were parents who have either had children at the unit or are expecting to.
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