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Sophie Wheeldon

Nottingham

Broadcast Journalist at BBC One East Midlands

Journalist for BBC East Midlands Today | Get in touch: [email protected]

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  • 1 month ago | bbc.com | Sophie Wheeldon

    'I got cancer at 24 - it can happen to you too'Sophie WheeldonBBCAlice Greaves was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after finding a lump"My doctors' surgery kept telling me I was too young, it couldn't possibly be breast cancer. I got dismissed for about six months."When Alice Greaves found a lump in her breast aged 24, she was told by a doctor she was "too young" for cancer.

  • Feb 21, 2025 | bbc.com | Sophie Wheeldon

    TikTok uncertainty leaves influencers feeling nervySophie WheeldonBBCLeila Nikea made TikTok her full-time job three years agoFor many people, TikTok is a fun escape - a place to share viral trends, discover new recipes, music, books, or learn clever life hacks. But for others, it's their full-time job. Leila Nikea is a beauty content creator from Derby. She left her job as a make-up artist three years ago to focus solely on TikTok.

  • Aug 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Matt Taylor |Sophie Wheeldon

    By signing up for our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy PolicyIt’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies.

  • Aug 15, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matt Taylor |Sophie Wheeldon

    Matt Taylor - BBC News, Leicester and Sophie Wheeldon - BBC News, East MidlandsAugust 15, 2024 at 7:10 AM·2 min readA Leicestershire student says taking T-Levels instead of A-Levels was pivotal in him gaining a university place. Brandon Hextall, 18, said his heart "lifted off the ground" when he opened his results letter at Leicester College on Thursday.

  • Jul 27, 2024 | aol.com | Sonia Kataria |Sophie Wheeldon

    July 27, 2024 at 12:58 PMThosands of people marched through Nottingham city centre in support of the LGBTQ+ community [BBC]Thousands of people gathered in Nottingham for this year's Pride celebrations. Notts Pride, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, began in the Hockley area of the city in 1997 and has taken place there every year since 2014.

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Sophie Wheeldon
Sophie Wheeldon @sophiewheeldon3
8 Nov 24

RT @harrytrstevens: Autumnal delights in the lace market this morning #Nottingham https://t.co/kIRWdx8zem

Sophie Wheeldon
Sophie Wheeldon @sophiewheeldon3
14 Oct 24

I’m happy to share that from today I start my new role on the planning desk at BBC East Midlands Today🤩 Got a story you think should be on TV? Get in touch with me on [email protected]☺️ @bbcemt #BBCNews #Journalism #TVnews

Sophie Wheeldon
Sophie Wheeldon @sophiewheeldon3
11 Sep 24

My piece on Billy the emotional support tortoise made national @BBCNews 🐢 Watch below👇

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Richard Bartlett @Bartlet27722793

Item: Therapy tortoise helps stressed schoolchildren Anchor-presenter broadcaster ||- @BBCMaryam Reporter broadcaster ||- @sophiewheeldon3 Contributing appearance ||- Helen Collins https://t.co/nFYO6yyh8r