John Neal
@JohntNeal
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Editor of the BBC News at 6 and 10. Derby County fan.
London and Derby
Joined July 2011
First, a statue of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin appears in the Moscow Metro. Then a Kremlin adviser says that “from a legal standpoint the USSR still exists.” In Russia the past hangs over the present. My report from Moscow.
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Proud to report that our hit series ‘To Catch a Scorpion’ @BBCRadio4 has just won the prestigious @PrixItalia Judges praised the courage and creativity of our ‘unique,’ ‘impressive’ and ‘powerful’ production @wrobinson101 @djoeclarke @joelmoors @GrinderRob @williamdrysdale
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Very flattering to be shortlisted for the Orwell Prize So pleased people are reading and talking about Stephen Lawrence and the failure to bring all his killers to justice. There is a still a chance for that to happen
Congratulations to the finalists for The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2024! "We are proud to shine the spotlight on these extraordinary writers tackling important subjects with style, precision and urgency." - Janine Gibson, Chair of Judges Find out more: https://t.co/i1lPIyCkbR
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The harsh reality of Navalny’s prison life before death …
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Only those accused of the very worst crimes are sent to IK-3, the strictest penal colony imaginable.
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Video: my News at 10 debut (report includes some of my shots) 😬 Picture: recording the voice over with my coat over my head (a @jonsopel trick, according to the producers), in the dark, on the coach, while everyone else has supper. What a ride!
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With greetings from the BBC1 News team this Xmas Eve @SJTHarrison @deejaycrox @zahidlalani @Chris1603 With you for the late news at 22:45. Merry Christmas!
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“I can’t see what we’ve done wrong” Baroness Michelle Mone tells #BBCLauraK she does not believe she committed any wrongdoing and says that lying to the press about her involvement in a PPE contract “is not a crime” https://t.co/ZJkI5ROdgF
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Watch me on 6 oclock news tonight for the latest updates from southern Gaza, as the war continues for the past two weeks
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Seven years ago I almost froze to the spot waiting to to see this glimmer of #auroa at #SycamoreGap - what a magical place it was.
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The PASSION of this commentary 😍 🎙 @KatharineMerry & @ExtraMileMe see home Josh Kerr to #WorldAthletics 1500m GOLD! 🥇 #BBCAthletics
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This is just beautiful by @sophieraworth - George taught me so much about living - I will miss him terribly
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Despite increasingly grim news from medics, his spirit remained indomitable - writes his friend.
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It is with deep sadness that the BBC is announcing the death of its much-loved journalist and presenter George Alagiah. https://t.co/W5TPEKmTIP
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The David Clowes interview The Derby County owner talks exclusively to @Ed__Dawes about his first year at the helm. He talks candidly about his life as a fan, the purchase of the club and wiping the slate clean. #DCFC #BBCFootball
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Joining #BBCLauraK this weekend Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHS England, in her first major TV interview Sunday 9am @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer
https://t.co/CkTHGctZ4k
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Today’s Russian newspapers on Prigozhin’s armed uprising: “Russia displayed its vulnerability, to the whole world & to itself.” “The events of 24 June will have long term consequences for the country…” #ReadingRussia
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What a lovely example of BBC Local radio in action. Lady who had a stroke and had Aphasia had forgotten how to use a computer. Speaking to local radio has helped her as she learnt to communicate again. https://t.co/QhYQ7RRCJa 2.39 in
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BBC Verify's first piece for @BBCNews at Ten went out last night, examining the extent of the devastation and destruction in the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. A powerful and harrowing story. Honoured to work with @OlgaMalchevska and @SoyaInk to produce my first piece for the Ten.
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Joining #BBCLauraK Culture secretary Lucy Frazer Shadow Health secretary Wes Streeting New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins Lib Dem leader Ed Davey Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips Academic Jason Arday Sunday 9am @BBCOne
https://t.co/3iEfzgMB5Q
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"Pre-1979, the Islamic Revolution, there was a peaceful coexistence of women wore the hijab and who didn't wear the hijab" Activist Nazanin Boniadi says Iran's Islamic revolution set women's and human rights "back decades" #BBCLauraK
https://t.co/QznFk4aTUg
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