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Sophie Parker

England

Broadcast Journalist at BBC Radio Wiltshire

Working in radio... History graduate of @lancasteruni & @Bailrigg_fm.

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  • Ramsbury woman left with multiple wounds after dog attack

    3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Ben Prater |Sophie Parker

    Image source, Pat PopeImage caption, Pat Pope was taken to hospital to have her wounds treatedA woman was left needing hospital treatment for numerous wounds after being attacked by a dog just 50 metres from her home. Pat Pope said the attack happened as she took a shortcut to her home in the village of Ramsbury in Wiltshire, with the dog attacking her "in seconds" and "biting everywhere".

  • Brent Knoll: Bottled water handed out after burst main

    5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Sophie Parker |Emma Elgee

    Image source, Google ImagesImage caption, Bristol Water said the burst water main is in the Brent Knoll areaSophie Parker & Emma ElgeeBBC News, West of EnglandWater supplies have been restored to the majority of residents in a Somerset village after a burst main was fixed. Bristol Water said the main in Brent Knoll burst at about 10:45 BST on Friday and had to be isolated for repairs to be made.

  • 'No one gave their lives - they had them taken' says veteran

    1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern |Sophie Parker

    Image caption, Ken Foster was in the Royal Navy on VE day - but the job wasn't done, they went to liberate Norway"When people talk about those who 'gave their lives' - it really upsets me to hear that expression. No one gave their lives, they had their lives taken and they risked their lives." Ken Foster, 99, was on one of the Royal Navy ships that liberated Norway in 1945.

  • Who will run Wiltshire Council when there's no majority?

    1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan O'Brien |Sophie Parker

    Image caption, Ian Thorn is leader of the Liberal Democrats on Wiltshire CouncilSenior Political Reporter, WiltshireThe Liberal Democrats say they "intend to lead Wiltshire moving forward", despite not having a majority. For the first time, the Lib Dems became the biggest party in last week's local elections, but fell short of the 50 seats needed to control the chamber.

  • Sunny days, waterside walks and Longleat

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Sophie Parker

    Wiltshire in Pictures: Sunshine and school successSophie ParkerNational Trust/Jennifer GreneThese colourful blooms were photographed at Mompesson House in SalisburySunshine and greenery have been in the spotlight in Wiltshire - but there has also been a local election and trips to the polling stations. The National Trust's Mompesson House, in Salisbury's Cathedral Close, is hosting its Festival of Blossom until 1 June.

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Sophie Parker
Sophie Parker @Sophlup
5 Aug 23

Seeing a 500 yr old giant today @SalisburyMuseum. Tricky interviewing for @BBCWiltshire though… https://t.co/TvnHp9JsyL

Sophie Parker
Sophie Parker @Sophlup
1 Jul 23

A real privilege to meet one of Wiltshire’s famous Great Bustard birds thanks to @bustardgroup when reporting at @CVHISTORYFEST for @BBCWiltshire today! https://t.co/hEINpytbK1

Sophie Parker
Sophie Parker @Sophlup
1 Jul 23

Looking for an unusual sport to start? I’ve been learning about jousting @CVHISTORYFEST reporting for @BBCWiltshire https://t.co/flp32jBBuu