Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Thank you, Rob. I’ll be in touch tomorrow. 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Hi Pat. I’m a BBC News journalist in the north west. Can I please speak to you and/or your friend about this 110
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026“Afro hair care workshops are about more than styling, they're about belonging” I went along to one of these workshops in Wrexham to meet the team behind them and some of those who have attended.bbc.co.ukAfro hair care and hairdressing workshops 'about belonging'Natalie Edwards says 110
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 01/11/2025I spoke to Amanda Grant about this “magical moment” she and her family experienced on a rainy visit to see the River of Light installation in Liverpool. She said the video she captured just shows “you can't dampen a Scouser's spirit"bbc.co.ukMoment crowds at River of Light sing Don't Stop Me Now in the rainAmanda Grant says her family were soaked and wanted to go home until they saw this 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 12/10/2025It was so good to return to one of my favourite places with my daughter today 🏴 ♥️ 🌳 020
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Oh my, do you think I’d be able to go on placement with the BBC concert orchestra for next year’s proms. I could maybe play triangle for the John Williams movie music night, which I am absolutely loving right now. Pretty please 😆media.tenor.coma man in a black vest is pointing at something .ALT: a man in a black vest is pointing at something . 020
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 24/08/2025It was such a privilege to talk to young DJ AJ Murphy about being invited to join Chris Martin on stage at Coldplay’s Wembley Stadium concert last nightbbc.co.ukLiverpool: Teen in tears after going on stage with ColdplayAJ Murphy says he will 020
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Thank you to Emma Miller for talking to me about her brother’s disappearance nearly five years ago. She said her family “holds on to hope” that they will see him again.bbc.co.uk'My brother walked out the door and vanished'The family of James Miller say the last sighting of him was on CCTV more than four years ago. 110
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 23/08/2025“I have always wanted to bring him since he was little and I just never had the opportunity.” A family speak about the difference a sensory room at @evertonfc.com’s new stadium has made to them.bbc.co.uk'It's amazing to finally go to an Everton game with my son'Thanks to a sensory suite at Everton's new stadium, Joe Thompson can attend matches with his family. 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Shop owners should greet customers as soon as they enter a store in a bid to deter shoplifters, police have advisedbbc.co.ukLancashire Police advises greeting customers deters shopliftersLancashire Police issues advice for shop owners as shoplifting levels have 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 04/08/2025"It all started off with stuff I'd heard that he hadn't that I knew he was going to love.” The sister of Elbow frontman Guy Garvey has told how his love of music was inspired by mix tapes she made for him, beginning in the 1980s.bbc.co.ukSister's mix tape left Elbow's Guy Garvey in tears - BBC NewsGuy Garvey cried in a Manchester canteen after hearing the mix tape over lunch in the late 1990s. 030
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 02/07/2025“We've had to expand Friday's clinic to put in some extra slots as we have had so many children referred in.”bbc.co.ukAlder Hey opens clinic for children's ketamine abuseIt is believed to be the first of its kind in the country, an Alder Hey paediatric consultant said. 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Reform UK councillor Amanda Clare has been charged with assault and criminal damage after an incident at a Pride event.bbc.co.ukReform's Amanda Clare charged with assault and criminal damageThe councillor has been charged in connection with an incident at a Pride event, police said. 021
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 29/06/2025“When you take it out of the ground and you are the first person to touch it in 2,500 years then it does give you a bit of a jolt."bbc.co.ukManchester: Researchers help uncover ancient Egyptian cityA cooking pot containing the remains of a 4th century BC fish stew are among the artefacts found. 020
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 29/06/2025“I wish dad was still here but doing this makes me feel like he's always going to be here with me and you have always got your memories.”bbc.co.uk'Dad's ashes are in the neck of my guitar'Mark Wood's friend, Sam Orr, worked some of his dad's ashes into the neck of his Fender Telecaster. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 06/06/2025“Life happened and my mum never got a chance to travel” ❤️bbc.co.ukOldham mum's ashes put in bottle in sea to 'travel the world'Cara Melia says she wants her mum to be able to travel the globe, which she never got to do. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 25/05/2025“I don't want anyone else to go through what I did”bbc.co.ukChester: 'I finally have peace after stalker sentenced'Teana Lynne says she can now feel safe after ex-footballer Andrew Shelton was given a restraining order. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Two Labour MPs have called for Reform UK to suspend one of its newly elected councillors after a photo of Adolf Hitler was shared on his official Facebook page.bbc.co.ukCalls for Reform UK councillor's suspension over 'Hitler' postTwo Lancashire Labour MPs condemn a post on a newly elected councillor's Facebook page. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 04/05/2025“I'm so grateful that I found it that day because we got it quickly before it had a chance to spread”bbc.co.ukCheshire woman found a lump in her breast while watching Bake OffVicky Green says she is 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Premier League champions Liverpool will parade through the city on an open-top bus, it has been announcedbbc.co.ukLiverpool Premier League parade: route, transport and timesThe what, where and when of the Reds' Premier League trophy parade and celebrations. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 30/03/2025“It just bumps up the power and prestige of these tribal groups in North Yorkshire and it makes them even more glamorous”bbc.co.ukMelsonby Hoard: Iron Age 'bling' shows wealth of northern tribesThe Melsonby Hoard shows tribes had 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 09/03/2025“If I can stop one family from going through what we went through then I have done a good thing.”bbc.co.ukLiverpool: 'I lost my son to gambling-related suicide'John Myers says he wants to stop other families from 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Azar Nazir, who has earned over 900,000 followers on Tik Tok, told me that running the shop had affected his mental health and he felt it was "time to move on" from Wakey Winesbbc.co.ukViral 'Wakey Wines' Tik Tok off-licence goes up for saleAzar Nazir, the owner of 110
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy St David’s Day! 🌼 🏴 🌼 030
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Ah, it will be worth the wait. That’s ever so organised of you 😆 110
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Four financially struggling councils in the north-west of England are to receive millions of pounds in additional funding from the government.bbc.co.ukFour north-west of England councils to get extra government supportCheshire East, Halton, Trafford and Wirral councils are deemed to require additional financial help. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 18/02/2025“My neurologist, when he diagnosed me, they worked out I had over 100,000 sub-concussive hits in my brain” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukAlix Popham: 'I can't remember most rugby games I played in'Former Welsh rugby international Alix Popham speaks about the impact of head injuries on players. 012
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 17/02/2025A council has rejected calls to raise the default 20mph speed limit on a number of roads in Monmouthshire, Walesbbc.co.ukMonmouthshire: No 20mph roads to return to 30mph, council saysThe authority says its 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025The mother of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks said she had spoken with the family of one of the three young girls murdered in Southport last summerbbc.co.ukSouthport attack family 'reached out to me', says Nottingham mumFamilies who lost loved ones in Southport and Nottingham are in 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Energy firm Cuadrilla has announced it will start work on plugging the UK's only two shale gas wells in February - around two months after the deadline for doing so passed.bbc.co.ukBlackpool: Energy firm to begin work on closing fracking siteCuadrilla says work will start in February - around two months after the deadline set by the council. 063
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Cardiff University has confirmed plans to cut 400 full-time jobs amid a funding shortfallbbc.co.ukCardiff: University confirms plans to cut 400 jobsVice-chancellor Wendy Larner says 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Patrick Hurley said the removal of harmful content "needs to happen now" and online platforms should not wait until the Online Safety Act comes into force in Marchbbc.co.ukSouthport knife attack: MP wants harmful online content removedSouthport MP says urgent action is needed following the knife attacks so 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 25/01/2025A farmer has described the government's changes to inheritance tax rules as "absolutely ludicrous", warning he may have to sell the family business as a result.bbc.co.ukCheshire farmer calls inheritance tax change 'ludicrous'Farmers stage a protest in Chester to call on the government to rethink its plans. 010
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025“I'm a 10-year survivor which is fantastic but I might not have been if I hadn't gone for that cervical screening test.”bbc.co.ukCervical screening test saved my life, says Corwen womanAli Alcock underwent a full hysterectomy after the routine test led to a cervical cancer diagnosis. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's decision to take his stage name from the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas is "hugely important for Wales", author Jeff Towns has saidbbc.co.ukBob Dylan taking name from poet Dylan Thomas 'huge for Wales'The Welsh poet has also inspired artists including Taylor Swift and The Beatles. 000
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 12/01/2025“Cheshire used to be near the equator and there was this big tropical salt water lagoon in the area and water used to flood in and would then evaporate and then reflood, laying down layers of salt.”bbc.co.ukCheshire salt mines: The ancient lagoon that keeps us safe on icy roadsCheshire's salt mines play a key role in keeping motorists safe when temperatures drop below zero. 122
Reposted by Angela FergusonJackie Leonard @jackieleonard.bsky.social · 31/12/2024As we say goodbye to 2024, let me remind you of some of the good stuff that happened bbc.co.uk/programmes/p... May 2025 bring you peace, joy, and inspiration.bbc.co.ukBBC World Service - Global News Podcast, The Happy Pod: 2024 News ReviewThe happiest stories of the year 091
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 24/12/2024Campaign group spokesperson Jessica Garner said it was within the council's power to lower the speed limit on Wrexham Road, Chester, immediatelybbc.comChester: Council 'too slow' to act after boy's deathA council should act immediately following the death of 11-year-old Evan Rothwell, campaigners say. 100
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024‘Care home elf’ Farrah Amjad said loneliness was a "massive problem at the moment in the community" and so doing this "makes people feel happy and makes me feel happy"bbc.co.ukTameside: 'I'll be a care home elf on Christmas Day'Farrah Amjad says she will be dishing out Christmas meals to those who might otherwise go without. 011
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 22/12/2024Professor Tariq Aslam said that when his son was in a wheezy state, he often struggled to accept the mask and spacer device pressed against his mouthbbc.co.ukAsthma: Manchester professor created device to help son's inhaler useA professor hopes others can benefit from a device he invented to help his young son use an inhaler. 000
Reposted by Angela FergusonRobert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Happy Winter Solstice to all in the northern hemisphere. The turn of the year's tide, a pivot-point, a day of hope—when the dark stops rising & after which the Sun begins its slow climb back. A day I celebrate more than Christmas or New Year. Fiat lux! 📷 by @annieworsley.bsky.social 363146791865
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 21/12/2024The hospice's appeal has also been backed by the father of a terminally ill boy, who has pleaded with the government to give further support to thembbc.co.ukHuddersfield hospice boss gives cautious welcome to funding boostA hospice boss says the extra cash is welcome, but a longer-term funding solution is needed. 021
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Dr Ruth Quinn from the National Science and Media Museum said the meme was being exhibited in Bradford as it was "such an important part of popular culture"bbc.co.uk'Absolute unit' meme on show in Bradford museum firstThe meme is the first 110
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Holyhead port is "highly unlikely" to reopen before Christmas after being damaged during Storm Darragh, the Irish prime minister has saidbbc.co.ukHolyhead: Storm-hit port must be future proofed - MPYnys Mon MP Llinos Medi says more investment is needed to guard against any future disruption. 011
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said the new ferry was "as iconic as the Liver Building or the Cammell Laird shipyard” where it is being builtbbc.comLiverpool: First look at new Mersey Ferry ahead of summer launchIt will be the first new ferry to be built since the 1960s and will cost £26m. 030
Angela Ferguson @angelaferguson.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Until now, anyone using the historic church in Monmouthshire has had to walk across a busy road and go up a long steep path to a nearby hall if they want to spend a pennybbc.co.uk'Big relief' as 171-year-old Risca church St Mary's gets toiletVisitors wanting to spend a penny currently face a walk across a busy road and up a steep path. 100