THREAD: Recently I was talking to journalism students about local democracy reporting, and this story perfectly encapsulates a point I was trying to make about why the scheme matters manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

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I’ve decided to use my maternity leave to do something I’ve always wanted to do.. learn all the words to Barenaked Ladies - One Week Christmas karaoke 2023 is going to be the best yet

Bye bye blue tick 👋 I didn’t use you enough and wouldn’t have known you were gone if it wasn’t for the news - but even so I am sad we have parted ways

To caroline rose Blown away tonight. Admittedly I’ve not listened to any new music of any kind since I was pregnant and those three precious hours together with my husband tonight served up an experience I couldn’t have anticipated. A night together so well spent.Bravo 🙌 😭

Great to see my story and pics on today’s #AlexisConran show ☺️ Coming back from maternity leave with a bang sparking a lively debate!!

Fears were raised more than 500 children in Oldham were being sexually abused last year. Leaders say more awareness means they can identify more risks. But how can children be protected when campaigners say the justice system is failing? My investigation👇manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

Anyone who thinks “the media” plots Machiavellian global schemes should spend a week in a newsroom. Once you’ve witnessed news and features forgetting to talk to each other and Xmas taking us by surprise Every. Single. Year., you’ll realise we're incapable of what you imagine.

Hmm Yodel Asda saying that my package has been delivered when it quite clearly has not?? I’ve had two thirds of it with no sign of the last package Paid for next day delivery because I needed it Heart sunk when I saw it wasn’t DPD delivering it - justified 😂

Two thirds of the way through Daphne by @JoshMalerman and wondering if I can sue for the sleep I’ve lost at 3am trying not to think about her coming to get me 🤔 If you like scary stuff, get it read! Dare you..

Had the pleasure of working with Tom since he rocked up in the Wigan office all those years ago. Our careers have aligned ever since and we’ve worked on some brilliant stuff together. Whoever ends up with him will be very lucky indeed! What a dark time for journalism.

Thrilled to have come so close to winning Writing on the Wall Pulp Idol last night. Such a fun night, packed with great writers. To have finished runner up out of 100+ applicants is a great feeling. I'm working hard on my craft and hope this is the start of something. 🤞🤞🤞

Facebook recovery finally emailed to let me back into account yet 2FA still not working as they try to send codes to an app that doesn't exist. Any tips very welcome - at this point it feels like I will never get back in. Also the link that they included to recover doesn't exist

Mini Magoos for the win!

Hey The Wiggles I feel like we should win some kind of prize for this 👏 😂 🥔

“The biggest barrier to testing will always be people who don’t think that they are at risk." The first part of a special report by Rachel Howarth into HIV in the UK. national.thelead.uk/p/lingering-st…

It was great to work with Dr Liz Okecha of BASHH on this piece about the stigma around HIV in healthcare and the wider population and concerns over the 2030 deadline to end transmissions in the UK

"I wouldn’t have ever considered HIV to be a risk to me.” I spoke to Emma Cole of Positive Voice who was diagnosed at age 22 and wants people of all backgrounds to get tested Read it here or head over to The Lead | theleaduk.substack.com national.thelead.uk/p/woman-diagno… #Hivtestingweek