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Jane Downs

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Sand-dancer, mother of two, award winning journalist and producer
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Love Bombed - WifeHunter - 1. Hit by a train - BBC Sounds

Love Bombed - WifeHunter - 1. Hit by a train - BBC Sounds

Vicky Pattison uncovers one the UK’s most disturbing and prolific Lovebombers, Raymond McDonald. Discover …

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In Detail... - Felled: The Sycamore Gap Story

In Detail... - Felled: The Sycamore Gap Story

Hairy Biker Si King documents the global outrage that followed the felling of a beloved landmark that had sto…

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Child violence against parents: Victims plead for support

Child violence against parents: Victims plead for support

One couple's story of violence in the home mirrors seemingly growing problems nationally.

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BBC News - 5 Minutes On, Karen's Song - a gift to my dad

BBC News - 5 Minutes On, Karen's Song - a gift to my dad

How a community came together to bring a 1960's lullaby back to life.

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'I promised my father the world would hear our song'

'I promised my father the world would hear our song'

Sunderland College students help a Newcastle woman keep a promise she made to her dying father.

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Farms in Upper Coquetdale will get mains power in 2025

Farms in Upper Coquetdale will get mains power in 2025

After a 50-year campaign, families are celebrating their last Christmas relying on generators.

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Raymond McDonald: The downfall of a dating fraudster

Raymond McDonald: The downfall of a dating fraudster

Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.

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Scams & Scandals - Are We Dating the Same Fraudster?

Scams & Scandals - Are We Dating the Same Fraudster?

Imagine finding out your boyfriend was a serial love rat, with a string of convictions. This is the story of …

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Illegal 'semaglutide' slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Illegal 'semaglutide' slimming drugs sold in salons and online

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

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Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

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South Tyneside charity says children as young as 12 'at risk of exploitation'

South Tyneside charity says children as young as 12 'at risk of exploitation'

A charity says it has seen a "steady stream" of referrals for victims of child exploitation.

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County Durham author 'gobsmacked' after Hillary Clinton backs mining book

County Durham author 'gobsmacked' after Hillary Clinton backs mining book

A book about women in mining communities features words by the former US presidential candidate.

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BBC Sounds - The Stoma Swimmer - Available Episodes

BBC Sounds - The Stoma Swimmer - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of The Stoma Swimmer on BBC Sounds.

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The Girls: The Holocaust Safe House - 6. The Photograph - BBC Sounds

The Girls: The Holocaust Safe House - 6. The Photograph - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen withou…

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