tobycastle
@tobycastle
FCDO Head of News and Press Secretary to Foreign Secretary. Formerly BBC and ITN.
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13-01-2009 18:15:47
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UK Africa Minister Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP tells the BBC there is 'every danger' Ethiopia will be engulfed in famine unless the international community acts. Watch our exclusive report on the ground in Tigray where war & drought are fuelling the food crisis.
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Two more bike jackings since I last tweeted about it. Crouch End (5 mixed race boys age 15-18 on foot with middle aged white female accomplice) and Edgeware (two white males on a motorcycle, chased off by motorists). Metropolitan Police MPS Haringey Edgware Police Today’s report:
A Specialized Bicycles Venge stolen by two balaclava wearing guys on one moped. Clubmate was pushed off it coming down Archway Road in Highgate London at about 5.05am. Police informed. Please be vigilant for yourselves and in case you see anything. Make it too hot to handle.
Some personal news – I’m leaving the BBC after 9 years and off to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as Head of News & Press Secretary to Foreign Sec. Start later this year and leave with nothing but good feelings for BBCNews Grateful for a fresh opportunity and can’t wait to get stuck in.
From turning pro, to the top step of a Grand Tour podium!
Tao Geoghegan Hart - it's been an incredible ride we'll never forget.
Although you won't be in our jersey, we can't wait to see you back on the bike in 2024. Always a Grenadier.
Today we mark the anniversary of John Schofield's death. He was killed, aged just 29, in 1995 while reporting on the war in Croatia. This charity was founded in his name by Susannah Schofield MBE 🇺🇦 & industry colleagues to ensure that his spirit of generosity & kindness lived on (cont'd👇)
Prigozhin's armed rebellion - emergency episode of #Ukrainecast with Frank Gardner, Gabriel Gatehouse, Victoria Derbyshire and me
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