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Emma Elgee @EmmaElgee

Journalist @bbcbristol @bbcpointswest | NCTJ- trained @cardiffJomec | Email me on emma.elgee@bbc.co.uk

Joined June 2012
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'I want to move out of city due to knife crime' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7w…

'I want to move out of city because of knife crime'

In the wake of another two teenagers being jailed over a stabbing, we talk to those impacted by youth violence.

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Emma Elgee@EmmaElgee
31 Oct 2024
Students taught about spiking dangers in new campaign bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyx…

Students taught about spiking dangers in new campaign

Students at the Royal Agricultural University took part in a silent disco to learn about spiking.

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28 Oct 2024
Detectorists split £4.3m Norman coin hoard bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9dy…

'Chew Valley Hoard' of Norman coins bought for £4.3m by trust

The proceeds of the sale will be split between the detectorists who found it and the landowner.

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28 Oct 2024
‘I lost part of my identity after sports injury’ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr75…

‘I lost part of my identity after sports injury’

Top young athletes are speaking out about the mental health impact of sporting injuries.

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11 Aug 2024
Bristol yesterday evening
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'Serious failings' found in city's council housing bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2v0…

'Serious failings' found in Bristol City Council housing

Bristol City Council apologises and says it is "working hard to put things right quickly".

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10 Jun 2024
'Most broken man' saved by air ambulance bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw99…

'Most broken man' medics had ever seen sets his sights on Everest

"The injuries he suffered should have killed him," but now Simon Clark is taking on Everest.

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7 Jun 2024
The man who died taking part in the Great Bristol Run has been named. The family of 26-year-old Mike Harper said he had "no known health issues" ➡️ bbc.in/3KzjGaE
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20 May 2024
Organisers have confirmed "with great sadness" that the runner died after collapsing at the event. bbc.in/4dF3UbA

Great Bristol Run death: Organisers confirm death of 26-year-old

Organisers have confirmed "with great sadness" that the runner died after collapsing at the event.

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BBC News (UK)
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16 Mar 2024
Climate Choir movement: Using melody for protests bbc.in/43hz7wR

Climate Choir movement: Using melody for protests

Jo Flanagan, co-founder of the Climate Choir Movement, says singing reaches people over shouting.

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18 Mar 2024
Climate Choir movement: Using melody for protests bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-br…

Climate Choir movement: Using melody for protests

Jo Flanagan, co-founder of the Climate Choir Movement, says singing reaches people over shouting.

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18 Mar 2024
Former Bristol sub-postmistress went bankrupt from IT scandal bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-br…

Former Bristol sub-postmistress went bankrupt from IT scandal

Leanne Young borrowed money from her parents to pay a five-figure sum to the post office.

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BBC Wiltshire
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12 Mar 2024
The mother of a Salisbury man, killed by a single punch in the city, backs anti-violence campaign. bbc.in/48VWE7E
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11 Mar 2024
She was the head stewardess on the Titanic when it sank in 1912 🔗⬇️ bbc.in/3TssmoG

Woman thanks RNLI for saving Titanic survivor in second shipwreck

Mary Roberts survived both the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and the Rohilla in 1914.

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10 Mar 2024
Hannah Egerton, 23, says she wants her new business to become the heart of the community. bbc.in/4caYgNS
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12 Mar 2024
Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects 🔗⬇️ bbc.in/3x0hdlZ

Bristol child deaths: Funeral held for three 'joyous' children

Hundreds of mourners gather to pay their respects to Mohammed, Joury and Fares Bash.

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7 Mar 2024
Mikey Roynon: Teens on trial for killing 16-year-old found guilty bbc.in/3Pa5nMA

Mikey Roynon: Teens found guilty of killing 16-year-old boy

Mikey Roynon, from Bristol, was stabbed during a row at a house party in Bath last year.

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Man thanks 'amazing' RNLI crew who pulled him from Bristol Channel bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-br…

Man thanks 'amazing' RNLI crew who pulled him from Bristol Channel

Adam Whitnall says he was dragged away from a boat after he jumped into the water for a swim.

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Emma Elgee@EmmaElgee
28 Feb 2024
Disabled Bristol girl left without school place for almost a year bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-br…

Disabled Bristol girl left without school place for almost a year

Zoe and her daughter Olive say they are in "perpetual summer holidays" and have been left in "limbo".

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Women of a Certain Stage@LaurenChiren
24 Feb 2024
After all the news on menopause this week, here’s a reminder why I’m so passionate about raising awareness on #menopause and training others to do the same… 🙏 @EmmaElgee 🙏Clara Bullock bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-br…

Woman quit job after thinking menopause symptoms were dementia

Lauren Chiren is on a mission to teach thousands of people about the menopause through free sessions.

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