Joseph Draper
@JosephDraper5
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National news reporter @LBC @LBCNews. Formerly print journo @PA. Story tips: [email protected]. Reposts not endorsements.
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Joined January 2015
A year ago I took the leap into broadcast journalism- today I've been nominated for newcomer of the year #RadioNewsAwards @IRNAwards It's been the most rewarding 12 months of my career. Delighted to see my fantastic colleagues at @LBC and @global also nominated
✨ NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR | #RadioNewsAwards 📻 Joseph Draper - Global's Newsroom South @JosephDraper5 @global 📻 Sophie Green - Hits Radio North East, Bauer Media Audio @_SophieGreen28 @HitsNENews @bauermedia 📻 Ellie Tutt - Global's Newsroom South @global
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‘She thinks the October 7th attack was a setup.’ ‘That level of stupidity and idiocy….’ Caller Daniel and @TomSwarbrick1 unpack the ‘conspiracy theories’ that lead to anti-Semitism.
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Watch this 👇🏽 this is the power of antisemitic disinformation - there is nothing left wing or anti-imperialist about these views ... the socialism of fools
"You don't understand why Jewish students might be uncomfortable with that?" On the anniversary of the attacks, a pro-Palestine protester extraordinarily casts doubt on the events of October 7th.
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My interview for @LBC with a Pro-Palestine protester who made extraordinary claims about the October 7 attack being ‘set up’ by Israel
"You don't understand why Jewish students might be uncomfortable with that?" On the anniversary of the attacks, a pro-Palestine protester extraordinarily casts doubt on the events of October 7th.
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What makes the perfect guest? Here's what LBC reporter Joseph Draper (@JosephDraper5) had to say on the latest episode of 'A Face For Radio'! LINKS BELOW ⬇️
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What does the future of radio look like? We asked this to Joseph Draper (@JosephDraper5) from LBC in the latest episode of 'A Face For Radio'. LINKS BELOW ⬇️
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Dorset Police said the group failed to provide reassurance that it has "sufficient safeguards" to ensure volunteers are vetted and trained to patrol. Safeguard Force says all its member are DBS checked and that it aims to create "safer, more supportive communities."
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NEW: Police say they have "significant" concerns about a new 'vigilante' style group in Bournemouth - after @LBC discovered its leader helped organise asylum hotel protests and appeared to joke about shooting migrants on Facebook.
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Huge result🎉
The latest audience figures show more of you are getting your news from LBC News - it’s just the facts, nothing else. Listen live on DAB radio, on the LBC App or via Global Player: https://t.co/mZdq4unqhr
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The latest audience figures show more of you are getting your news from LBC News - it’s just the facts, nothing else. Listen live on DAB radio, on the LBC App or via Global Player: https://t.co/mZdq4unqhr
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NEW: @Ofcom is investigating 34 porn sites - including at least five exposed in my LBC exclusive - over potential age check failings.
Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks including five sites highlighted in LBC investigation
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“There were at least 50 sites that were flouting the rules.” LBC reporter @JosephDraper5 has had an... interesting... weekend testing the strength of the new online safety rules.
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Incredible scenes
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Gangs release packages from cargo ships + yachts — wrapped in waterproof flotation devices with GPS trackers and LED lights. Border Force seized 3.5 tonnes in UK waters last year, worth around £200 million — up from none in 2022.
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EXCLUSIVE for @NickFerrariLBC @LBC - South American cartels are dumping millions of pounds worth of #cocaine in the English Channel to be picked up by British boats. I was given rare access to a @ukhomeoffice funded patrol tackling the problem 🧵
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@LBC @AndrewMarr9 @RoyalAirForce This comes as the UK pledges £2bn to drone warfare. Critics say MoD must ditch experimental prototypes and mass-produce cheap, battle-tested models. Full story here:
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The British and French armed forces risk pouring billions into drone programmes that would 'crash and burn' in real combat, according to a leading British volunteer at the heart of Ukraine’s drone...
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@LBC @AndrewMarr9 The @RoyalAirForce model he reviewed had a weak frame, poor-quality motors, and a bent antenna, he said. France’s #Battlefield 3D printing programme was also slammed - he said it’s been tried and abandoned by Ukrainian units.
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Two firefighters and a member of the public die, with two seriously injured, following fire at former RAF airfield in Bicester
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