Former BBC reporter @BBCWomansHour@BBCFrontRow@BBCFarmingToday#YouandYours#FileonFour, amongst others.
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20 Apr 2025
There’s life after the Beeb! My last day as a BBC staffer was last Friday. Now I’m touring Japan. Thanks to everyone who ever agreed to talk to me on air! And to all the wonderful colleagues. I’ll be back freelancing after some travels!
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17 Mar 2025
An amazing young man I met on a cancer retreat. Even the price of a coffee will help: Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing – every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/a7f80b90
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5 Dec 2024
Menopause And Cancer : Make a donation today to support Menopause And Cancer menopause-and-cancer.raisely… #menopause-and-cancer via @raisely
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9 Oct 2024
There are indications that #InsectFarming can contribute to improving the resilience & sustainability of #FoodProduction.
Should we be using #InsectProtein in our day-to-day diet?
Join the debate in Birmingham Wed 30 Oct 🔽
royensoc.co.uk/event/feeding…
#IAFF24 #IAFFDebate @BM_AG
ALT Insects as Food and Feed debate at ThinkTank Museum, Birmingham, Wednesday 30 October
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
19 Sep 2024
❓Have you heard of breast implant illness?
Thousands of women are getting their implants removed because they think they are making them sick.
The health regulator in the UK, the MHRA, is planning a study to find out more about it.
@melmbr has been finding our more 📻⬇️
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
4 Sep 2024
Thousands of women are suing a breast implant manufacturer over alleged links to a rare cancer.
In an exclusive interview on @BBCWomansHour, we’re joined by a woman called Susan who received a payout from the company after falling sick.
The BBC’s @Melmbr joins @bbcnuala ⬇
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30 May 2024
Important to consider eating disorders too @AgnesAyton @HopeVirgo
30 May 2024
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now easily available online.
But how safe is this? And why does a pharmacists’ trade union want rules to be tightened up?
@itsanitarani finds out the latest from reporter @Melmbr
Listen ⬇️
bit.ly/3V5SwNB
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
30 May 2024
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now easily available online.
But how safe is this? And why does a pharmacists’ trade union want rules to be tightened up?
@itsanitarani finds out the latest from reporter @Melmbr
Listen ⬇️
bit.ly/3V5SwNB
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19 May 2024
Future Dreams - Charity Extra. If you can possibly donate that would be amazing! charityextra.com/letsnailbre…
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13 Apr 2024
Thanks so much for speaking to me.
11 Apr 2024
Did you catch our Deputy Artist Director on @BBCFrontRow this week?
Lizzie spoke to @melmbr about the barriers learning disabled creators still face in accessing commissions, two years on from the launch of #BBC and @netflix's disability partnership.
👉 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001y2…
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
4 Apr 2024
❓ Why are social workers concerned about the way they are portrayed on screen?
Reporter @Melmbr has been finding out more and @emmabarnett is joined by @socialworkeng and @TheWritersGuild to discuss 📺
Listen now ⬇️
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
19 Mar 2024
An interesting listen from @Melmbr on @BBCWomansHour on the barriers to cycling for women. There are some great initiatives available - such as @SaheliHub that we work with - as well as @wccc_uk @evolve_cycling. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts brnw.ch/21wI0JL
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Megan Grew speaks to @itsanitarani & @Melmbr on today's @BBCWomansHour about how one woman was taken through the courts for harassment after she posted critical reviews about her cosmetic surgery in an online support group – and won.
📻 🎧[19:04] bit.ly/3UCxfMK.
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
10 Jan 2024
A woman who posted unfavourable reviews about her cosmetic surgery is facing legal action from the clinic involved.
She speaks to BBC reporter @Melmbr about her experience.
Bryn Harris, legal counsel @SpeechUnion & campaigner @Dawnletsfaceit join @claremcdonnell1 to discuss ⬇️
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
20 Dec 2023
It was a pleasure to welcome @Melmbr from the “You & Yours" Show on @BBCRadio4 to the @waitrose Food Innovation Studio last week to talk about how we develop delicious Christmas products as well as just how far out we start planning! Have a listen: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001tj0…
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Melanie Abbott retweeted
20 Dec 2023
At 12 noon I’m on @BBCRadio4 chatting the madness of supermarket Christmas food.
20 Dec 2023
Been planning Christmas for a while? Not as long as these chefs. Hear how @youandyours @BBCRadio4 today at 12. @willtorrent @waitrose @sainsburys @MandyPursey @hwallop
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20 Dec 2023
Been planning Christmas for a while? Not as long as these chefs. Hear how @youandyours @BBCRadio4 today at 12. @willtorrent @waitrose @sainsburys @MandyPursey @hwallop
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6 Dec 2023
Did you hear Marion talking about watercress and food prices on @BBCFarmingToday ? There’s more at 12 on @BBCRadio4 #YouandYours.
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6 Dec 2023
Farming Today - 06/12/23 Cost of food and climate change; Police off-road motorbikes. - BBC Sounds. Thanks to @AbingerFarmShop for talking to me about the weather and watercress! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001t3…
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