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Yulia Kalantarova

Freelance journalist and translator covering cultural and news stories

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Harriet Hernando

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I'm a science and health journalist based in New Jersey. Having covered topics as diverse as astrophysics, neuroscience, and climate change, I developed a particular interest in evidence-based medicine, public …

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I am an aspiring journalist studying at Leeds Beckett University.

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Latest Articles

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital opens new wards with 56 beds

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has unveiled the new spaces for colorectal and gastroenterology patients, and it is hoped they will help take the pressure off other parts of the hospital.

By Ellen Knight
8th December 2025 • BBC News

Flooding makes Newport gardens 'look like a pond'

Residents on a Shropshire street have said their back gardens "look like a pond" after flooding believed to have been caused by a blocked pipe.

By Ellen Knight
5th December 2025 • BBC News

Oswestry teenager founds polycystic ovary syndrome support group

A young woman has founded a support group for women with reproductive health problems, like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

By Ellen Knight
4th December 2025 • BBC News

Ex England rugby captain Jo Yapp coaches Clee Hill village squad

Jo Yapp has recently returned from coaching the Australia national team, and is now passing on her skills to the next generation of rugby stars.

By Ellen Knight
2nd December 2025 • BBC News

High street regeneration among £25m investments

This included the regeneration of part of Ollerton, which will add new business units, homes, and a cinema.

By Ben Mellor
26th November 2025 • BBC News

Three more bird flu cases confirmed in Nottinghamshire

The 30-year-old said she was walking her dogs with her father when she discovered two dead birds and one in distress at Teversal Trails.

By Ben Mellor
25th November 2025 • BBC News

Telford councillor claims "better standards" of taxi licensing

A Telford councillor has claimed his local authority has "better standards" for taxi licensing than neighbouring Wolverhampton.

By Ellen Knight
20th November 2025 • BBC News

Street sign installed in memory of 'well-loved' Nottinghamshire cat

George, as he was called by those who adopted him at the Beeston Business Park, was found as a stray kitten and cared for by security guards.

By Ben Mellor
17th November 2025 • BBC News

How a university student in Norwich helped changed housing law

A former university student and welfare officer has changed nationwide laws which will impact future students

By Saffron Humphreys
15th November 2025 • BBC News

Heartbreak as bird flu fears take their toll in Nottinghamshire

One of the largest nature reserves in the region, Attenborough, said it was closely monitoring the situation.

By Ben Mellor
14th November 2025 • BBC News

Shropshire primary schools to ban smartphones during school day

Students at the schools, run by the Empower Multi-Academy Trust, will not be able take their devices into the building.

By Ellen Knight
13th November 2025 • BBC News

WW2 bomb closes Eurostar

On-location reporting for BBC News Live blogs.

By Jamie Dorrington
11th November 2025 • BBC News

Shropshire knitters helped by firefighters with poppy display

A group of knitters have been working hard for 10 months to create a cascade featuring thousands of poppies to decorate their local church.

By Ellen Knight
10th November 2025 • BBC News

River Trent closure planned for new bridge installation in Nottingham

The 278ft-long (85m) Waterside Bridge is expected to be crane-lifted into place on Monday, weather depending.

By Ben Mellor
9th November 2025 • BBC News

Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens

Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest figures from the two countries.

By Sen Nguyen
7th November 2025 • BBC News

Hurricane Melissa: Hotel guests 'made friends' sheltering from storm

A family that was on holiday in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa struck said people "made new friends" whilst hunkered down in their hotel.

By Ellen Knight
6th November 2025 • BBC News

'Relief' as Nottinghamshire heritage sites no longer at risk

Papplewick pumping station, near Ravenshead, has now been removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.

By Ben Mellor
6th November 2025 • BBC News

Cambridgeshire Police launch internal review into knife incidents

A police force has launched an internal review into three knife-related incidents that are being investigated for possible links to the train attack suspect. Cambridgeshire Police said it was re-examining an attack on a 14-year-old boy and two reports of a knifeman at a barbers' shop in Peterborough between Friday …

By Shariqua Ahmed
4th November 2025 • BBC News

Asthmatic mum 'made ill' by damp told to return home

A single mum has been told to return to her home despite a letter from a medical professional saying that damp and mould is making her ill.

By Matty Edwards
3rd November 2025 • BBC News

Build-up to Watford v Luton Town at Vicarage Road

George LitchfieldBBC Three Counties Radio Not many Luton Town fans would have expected after their fairytale promotion in May 2023, that they would be in the midst of a real survival fight in the Championship less than two years later. A big defeat at home to Burnley on the opening …

By George Litchfield
3rd November 2025 • BBC News

Build-up to Watford v Luton Town at Vicarage Road

BBC Three Counties Radio hosted a special Friday night programme from Vicarage Road with all the build-up. You can watch it back here.

By George Litchfield
3rd November 2025 • BBC News

Paulo Pezzolano sacked as Watford manager and replaced by Javi Gracia

BBC Three Counties Radio hosted a special programme following Watford FC's sacking of manager Paulo Pezzolano after just five months in charge.

By George Litchfield
3rd November 2025 • BBC News

Watch live phone-in as Matt Bloomfield becomes Luton Town manager

Luton Town appoint ex-Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield as their new manager. BBC Three Counties Radio hosted a live phone-in between 18:00 & 19:15 with Bloomfield among the guests.

By George Litchfield
3rd November 2025 • BBC News

Youths warned over 'urban exploring' after climbing on Debenhams roof

Officers were called to the old Debenhams buildings in Long Row, off Old Market Square, at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday after a group of boys were spotted on the rooftop.

By Ben Mellor
3rd November 2025 • BBC News

How a 'forgotten' river shaped Nottingham

Throughout history, the River Leen has kept villages watered, supported industrialisation, shaped political boundaries and caused devastating floods. However, despite being "incredibly important" to modern Nottingham, researchers say the 15-mile waterway is often overshadowed by its much larger neighbour the River Trent.

By Ben Mellor
2nd November 2025 • BBC News

Halloween topper plan foiled by new solar postbox

She said despite the "sadness" at the new solar-powered box, she still appreciated Royal Mail.

By Ben Mellor
28th October 2025 • BBC News

Peterborough mosques tighten security after harassment incident

Mr Choudhuri said: "As you know, mosques are open all the time during the day. People can come and go. Steps are being taken to tighten our belts on security matters."I want the community to be vigilant. We welcome anybody who comes, but we just have to be more careful …

By Shariqua Ahmed
28th October 2025 • BBC News

Awaab’s Law: Why so many UK homes still have a mould problem

Kyle (not his real name) had been living in his three-bedroom house in Greater Manchester with his pregnant wife and two children for a few weeks when he first noticed the mould in the bedroom.He wiped it away but when it returned quickly, he realised there was a serious problem."It …

By Alex Blair
27th October 2025 • BBC News

Telford veterans' hub opens in memory of Christopher Turley

A new hub to support military personnel, veterans and their families has opened in honour of a former councillor who served in the Army for more than two decades.

By Ellen Knight
25th October 2025 • BBC News

‘Cleaning war memorials is my favourite job’

Council teams are starting to clean up war memorials in preparation for Remembrance Day - a job that brings particular satisfaction to those taking part, and praise from the public seeing the results.

By Ellen Knight
24th October 2025 • BBC News

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Latest Articles

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital opens new wards with 56 beds

Flooding makes Newport gardens 'look like a pond'

Oswestry teenager founds polycystic ovary syndrome support group

Ex England rugby captain Jo Yapp coaches Clee Hill village squad

High street regeneration among £25m investments

Three more bird flu cases confirmed in Nottinghamshire

Telford councillor claims "better standards" of taxi licensing

Street sign installed in memory of 'well-loved' Nottinghamshire cat

How a university student in Norwich helped changed housing law

Heartbreak as bird flu fears take their toll in Nottinghamshire

Shropshire primary schools to ban smartphones during school day

WW2 bomb closes Eurostar

Shropshire knitters helped by firefighters with poppy display

River Trent closure planned for new bridge installation in Nottingham

Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens

Hurricane Melissa: Hotel guests 'made friends' sheltering from storm

'Relief' as Nottinghamshire heritage sites no longer at risk

Cambridgeshire Police launch internal review into knife incidents

Asthmatic mum 'made ill' by damp told to return home

Build-up to Watford v Luton Town at Vicarage Road

Build-up to Watford v Luton Town at Vicarage Road

Paulo Pezzolano sacked as Watford manager and replaced by Javi Gracia

Watch live phone-in as Matt Bloomfield becomes Luton Town manager

Youths warned over 'urban exploring' after climbing on Debenhams roof

How a 'forgotten' river shaped Nottingham

Halloween topper plan foiled by new solar postbox

Peterborough mosques tighten security after harassment incident

Awaab’s Law: Why so many UK homes still have a mould problem

Telford veterans' hub opens in memory of Christopher Turley

‘Cleaning war memorials is my favourite job’

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