Deborah Rivers
@debs_rivers
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A cynical optimist. Newsaholic @BBC, ex @CNNi, @ITN + @TVNZ / Mama / home 🇬🇧, heart 🇳🇿/ 💕 freedom + equity + the beach + gin + castles. Born curious.
London, England
Joined March 2009
As a journalist, I live and breath news but I fully support ‘willed optimism’ … finding light in the dark -
theguardian.com
From the bloodshed in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to the return of Trump, there are so many reasons to despair. But a little deliberate optimism can go a long way, says Guardian columnist Jonathan...
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A classy sign-off. If I could be half the journalist that Mishal Husain is …
bbc.co.uk
After 11 years as a host, the presenter was joined by special guests on her final Today programme.
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An astonishing story … the creation of a hero. This film was a labour of love for our BBC team. On iPlayer now and coming to BBC2 in January.
bbc.co.uk
The story behind the remarkable downfall of Captain Tom’s fundraising family. BBC News investigates the extraordinary rise and fall of the Captain Tom Foundation.
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There is a new craze sweeping the nation in bookshops up & down the country by way of peaceful protest about a certain disgraced ex PMs book. If you are taking part please feel free to let us know why & if you're happy for your pics to be included in an article pop them below
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Worth the licence fee on his own
My first opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin a question since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It came at the end of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Producer @LizaShuvalova
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Interesting story about places lying about their food hygiene by displaying incorrect info https://t.co/dRN4o9chiP worth noting you can look up a place's hygiene ratings easily here...
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An important story, excellently told by my BBC colleagues -
bbc.co.uk
How did victims of modern day slavery end up making food for major high street chains?
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So very cool!
Thanks to those of you asking for this. Here’s the full Drum & Bass remix of the BBC News theme. Composed by @davidlowemusic2, remixed by @crissycriss. And made with this afternoon @glastonbury in mind…
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Powerful investigation from my BBC colleagues @guy_lynn and Stephen Menon - ‘drug farms in the capital’. Unbelievable images -
bbc.com
How a London family's home was rented by scammers who turned it into a large-scale cannabis farm.
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What a moment. Trump guilty on all 34 charges in hush money trial. I had a moment where I wished I was working in international news again … then readjusted my slippers and sat back to watch the coverage created by others.
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The infected blood scandal is the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. @BBCLondonNews along with all BBC investigations teams are today looking at the stories behind the scandal - from those like Mark https://t.co/umqNb6B8Qi
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One of the victims contracted HIV after being given infected blood when he was a child.
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How the war in Gaza is driving doctors apart. @BBCLondonNews' latest investigation from @guy_lynn and I. Exclusive @gmcuk figures show how the conflict is leading to antisemitism and islamophobia BETWEEN medics https://t.co/cxMYCfHoBy
bbc.co.uk
A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.
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A thoroughly investigated and insightful report by my colleague @dfmcarter.
My TV debut on BBC Look East tonight 📺 I've been investigating the Astrea Academy Trust, which runs four schools in Cambridgeshire. Three former teachers spoke to me anonymously about the fear and toxicity they say run through the schools. (1/3)
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These brave women have spoken to BBC investigations reporter @JonIronmonger -
bbc.co.uk
The BBC hears accounts from women who had relationships with Jonathan Nunn between 1990 and 2013.
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📢 Final week! 📢 What stories do you think @BBC should be reporting? If you're 11-18 years old and have a great story to tell, we want to know! ➡️ https://t.co/9Rz1wKhTlw ➡️ https://t.co/abpBpMPc0r The #BBCYoungReporterCompetition deadline is Sunday 24 March 2024 at 11pm
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A harrowing story, brilliantly told my my BBC colleagues @CharlotteGRose and @dfmcarter. That the government even needs this contract is a terrible indictment of society.
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Rose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".
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The #knifecrime epidemic sweeping our towns and cities. A Look East special on @BBCiPlayer with @JanineMachin visits Luton and explores the case of Azaan Kaleem, killed five years ago by people he’d never met. Watch here: https://t.co/mAKZrrR4e6
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What I learned about Lucy Letby after 10 months in court
bbc.co.uk
The nurse was questioned for nearly 60 hours - the BBC's Judith Moritz watched it all.
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Backyard brothels ... is this happening in your neighbourhood?
bbc.co.uk
Neighbours complain of an endless stream of drunk male visitors and one man being pursued by his wife.
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