Ben Jackson
@9amben
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Afternoons on BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Derby and BBC Radio Nottingham. Husband, father. Too much time spent in old cars. And boats. All thoughts my own!
Leicester
Joined July 2009
Just had a lovely chat with @9amben on @BBCLeicester radio about a planned Bagpuss film! It will be made by Birmingham-based @ThreewiseEnt & has received investment via the West Midlands IP Fund Find out more here & take a full listen on catch up too! https://t.co/RKI45eeFEu
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It’s Red Arrows Day. They are flying North at 12.58pm on the county border reaching Leicester itself at 12.59pm Rothley 1pm then turning West over Coalville at 1.01pm! Don’t miss them!
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Rainfall figures for Leicestershire. Since February 1st just 38% of the expected total. West Midlands just 40%. So we are missing 2/3 of the expected rainfall!
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STOLEN 1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Chassis No 39EE Registration U5694 With 6 wheel trailer from Orsett Hall Hotel near Tilbury Docks last night approx 22:30pm 25/6 Owner Bryan Filton 07802 766595 PLEASE SHARE
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A new episode of the Car Park King: Richard III - The Richard III effect, now available on BBC Sounds @BBCLeicester @BBCSounds @9amben
https://t.co/dCg7veIDD0
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As we approach the 10th anniversary of Richard III's reinterment, @BBCLeicester and @9amben look at the impact his discovery has had on our city!
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Richard III's lasting legacy in the city in which he was discovered.
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Inspiring people and their stories. I love to spread the word. Here’s Ian’s fund-raising success, raising money for @RainbowsHospice following the tragic death of his 7 week old grandson. Rad more at https://t.co/yL6VepZziV.
#gardening #charity #fundraising #gardens
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Leicestershire and Rutland Weather Warning. A small but vigorous Low pressure area could give us some very strong winds ( 50mph plus) and heavy rain this evening as it moves NE. It will affect an area of about 50 miles across at one time as it moves Northeast.
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Latest Windgusts Nottingham 58mph East Midlands 58mph Sutton Bonington 48mph Mountsorrel 43mph
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Winds are continuing to increase in the East Midlands Nottingham Watnall 58mph East Midlands Airport 55mph
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I’m not sure I’ve ever mentioned it, but I bloody love old cars!! :-)
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⚠️ Breaking news - Leicestershire firefighters have rescued 17 people today, and had over 200 calls related to flooding. Get the latest updates here: https://t.co/jYecMTacnc
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**Traffic Update** | 08:22 | Please avoid the island connecting M69, M1 and A5460 (also known as Whichway Island) due to major flooding. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many Thanks.
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A massive amount of rain overnight. 27mm adding to 12mm yesterday so 39mm in 24 hours
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Wow what a weather day it has been. We must be straddling the warm and cold airmass. This is unbelievable! Have never witnessed this!🥹Have you ever seen a temperature graph like this!
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Northern lights out!!! Go go go if clear skies where you are.
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And so it has been decided that despite everyone being grown up in this household, some traditions must always be kept. Happy Christmas one and all. 🎄
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BREAKING 🚨: New image from Peservence rover just came in from Mars (😉)
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There’s nothing as festive as the Christmas Eve Eve queue at the Butchers😃🎄
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