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Alex Pope @Popea50

Online writer for BBC East based in Bedfordshire. Married drama queen of 1. Views are all mine and not the BBCs. Sometimes prances about on a stage.

Joined August 2013
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This was a hard story to write, but an important one. @PSPAssociation
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May 6
'Living with someone with PSP feels like you're drowning' bbc.in/4naYA4V
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World Book Day - or what I like to call my daughter in mufty day as she’s gone as a character that looks remarkably like what she wears! Oh I miss the Angelina Ballerina days!
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A business that is now 150 years old and has adapted and moved to stay going. ⁦@wearewellsandco⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx20…

Bedford brewer Wells & Co says 'adaptability' is the key

Wells & Co, founded in 1876, is now making beer at its third location in Bedford.

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Best bit of news has happened today .. my teen finally likes peas!
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Alex Pope@Popea50
22 Dec 2025
Broadway musical spotlights role of local theatres @2strangersshow @RoyalDerngate bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgr…

Broadway musical spotlights 'vital' role of local theatres

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) began as The Season in Ipswich and Northampton.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
8 Dec 2025
This is such a bad look @Tesco one of your drivers was parked on school zig zags at the exact time the school children were coming out when there is clear signage not to park here. Every little helps.
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Alex Pope@Popea50
8 Dec 2025
It’s happened just been told about food etc on Monday morning when food shop day is Monday and the cupboard is like Old Mother Hubbard!
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Alex Pope@Popea50
7 Dec 2025
At this time of year who doesn't love a good old Panto story... @WillKenning @GroveTheatre @harlowplayhouse @ArtsTheatreCamb @MarinaTheatre1 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vm…

Panto stars return to Dunstable, Harlow, Cambridge and Lowestoft

Actors say it is a privilege to play the same venues year after year, often in the same type of role.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
7 Nov 2025
It’s time! First use of a Christmas mug this season.
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Alex Pope@Popea50
20 Sep 2025
When a massive star covers your song. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0r…

Annie Lennox gave our song a second chance, says Bedfordshire man

Joe Hughes says he is "very grateful" for the royalties from the song that he co-wrote in 1985.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
24 Aug 2025
Balloon pilot praised for landing safely in street - bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyd…

Balloon pilot praised for landing safely in Bedford street

"Just a great pilot" says a bystander after a balloon is guided down to a narrow, car-filled street.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
16 Jul 2025
Last month I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie as he celebrated his 106 years. Sadly he’s now passed away but the war hero had a “life well lived” and was loved by many, his family told me. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd97…

Tributes paid to Aylesbury WW2 veteran, 106, who loved custard

Leslie Lemon's granddaughter describes him as "a war hero, our hero, and the family patriarch".

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Alex Pope@Popea50
9 Jul 2025
I think I’ve nailed life! I just bought a T-shirt for my daughter, just in a whim.. she liked it and she’s put it on to go out. She also thanked me.
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Alex Pope@Popea50
1 Jul 2025
A fantastic life lived - Leslie Lemon served throughout WWII - is loved by his family .. but also loves custard. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgeq…

Custard is secret to Aylesbury WW2 veteran's long life

Leslie Lemon says he eats it every day and does not mind whether it comes from a tin or a carton.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
30 Jun 2025
With big names coming to Bedford for the Summer Sessions - it’s a big deal for the town ⁦@MSTherapyBeds⁩ ⁦@wearewellsandco⁩ ⁦@SmmrSessions⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwye…

Bedford Summer Sessions 'benefits the local economy' says promoter

Acts like Rag'n'Bone Man, Simple Minds and McFly will play in a town park over seven days.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
29 Jun 2025
Separated at birth! Well we’ve never been seen in the same room together! #Timothéechalamet
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Alex Pope@Popea50
26 Jun 2025
Today I had my annual mammogram. Due to being at higher risk of breast cancer I went to @LandDHospital & I’ll get the result in a few weeks time. Both my sister and mother’s breast cancer was found in a routine mammogram - so I understand the importance of these checks.
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Alex Pope@Popea50
14 Jun 2025
A farm is helping students at a Kempston school feel safe, cheerful, calm and is also teaching them amazing life skills. Read the full story here. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r1…

'If I'm frustrated by my Bedfordshire school, farm calms me down'

Pupils and staff at a special educational needs school say its farm helps them feel happy and safe.

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Alex Pope@Popea50
9 Jun 2025
When it’s the only plaster you can find in the house - who says a 50-year-old can’t wear a superhero plaster …
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Alex Pope@Popea50
7 Jun 2025
Lockdown businesses thriving five years after Covid bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czel…

Lockdown businesses thriving five years after Covid

The pandemic was a "catalyst for some entrepreneurial soul-searching", a business expert says.

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