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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

A man who lost 80% of his lung capacity after having coronavirus has said there is "no point moaning" about it and he still feels "lucky" to be alive. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #coronavirus #longcovid #manchester #cheadle

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Covid five years on: 'I lost 80% of lung capacity but still feel lucky to be alive'

Five years on, Esse Khanzadeh says he feels like

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I don’t feel you around no more, what does that mean, Is it all forgotten because you’ll never be seen, Grief is overwhelming, I don’t know how I’ve come so far, But I have, I am here, and I will continue to wear our scar. #grief #motherlessdaughter #loss #poem #poetry #mentalhealth

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A poem by me, on the fourth year today without my mum. 🕊️ I search for you in everything I do, What’s past is past can never be true, Time goes on but the pain’s still here, Why did you go, why are you not here to wipe the tears…

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The majority of companies ask if you want to opt-out which is thoughtful but also brings the occasion to the forefront of someone's mind in the first place, which can just be as triggering. Yes, you can ignore these emails, but there's only so much you can ignore. Please be mindful. #grief

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

STOP SENDING MOTHER'S DAY EMAILS. It is the same issue year after year and it does not get any easier. Opting out of emails, unsubscribing, emailing PR's to ask not to be sent these triggering releases, is exhausting and time consuming.....

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Its Imagine inscription on the right side of the coin is a special nod to the artist's single and album which became a posthumous hit worldwide. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #johnlennon #royalmint #uk #thebeatles

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John Lennon celebrated on Royal Mint coin for 85th birthday

The coin, marking what would have been John Lennon's 85th birthday, recognises his legacy.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A domestic abuse victim said a new type of order designed to protect victims from violent partners may have saved her life. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DAPO #domesticabuse #manchester

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Manchester: Domestic abuse pilot scheme 'saved woman's life'

A woman who suffered degrading violence says a new pilot scheme helped save her life.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The family behind a new mosque which also houses a museum have said it is "a dream come true" to open after a major fundraising effort. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #blackburn #mosque #lancashire

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Blackburn mosque with museum and community hub 'a dream come true'

Founders of a new Blackburn mosque says support from the community has been

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Amazing to see how far this story has travelled today on the BBC news website. At one point it was the second most read story on the whole BBC news website. Come on New Brighton! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #newbrighton #wirral #martinparr

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Martin Parr: The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy

Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A youth hub which has been a haven for Merseyside children for 60 years will not be able to fully reopen if extra funds are not secured, trustees have said. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #liverpool #thebronte #thebrontebigbuild #merseyside

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Liverpool Bronte: 'We cannot let dream youth zone close to the kids'

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A man with severe autism who cannot speak has been given the chance to be heard thanks to his "beautiful voice". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Autistic man cannot speak but 'beautiful' voice goes viral

A man with autism is chasing his music dream by featuring on a CD with Irish duo, Foster and Allen.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Two drama tutors who have opened a theatre collective in a seaside town have said they wanted to prove to budding actors they could have a career in creative arts without the expense of moving to London. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #blackpool #lancashire #blackpooltheatrecollective

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'Blackpool has lots of talented actors and West End worthy shows'

Two former stage actors pave the way for a new generation of thespians in Blackpool.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

A young carer who has spent her whole life looking after her dad said a Lancashire charity had finally given her the chance to feel like a child again. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #lancashire #blackpool #carer #youngcarer

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'Blackpool centre makes me feel like a child again' young carer says

Blackpool Carers Centre offers specialist support, respite and outings for the town's unpaid carers.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

David Baddiel has praised Chester as a town and said 'there are worse places to live' ahead of his upcoming musical at the @storyhouselive.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #chester #cheshire #davidbaddiel #theparentagency #storyhouse #theatre

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'Worse places to live: David Baddiel opens new show in Chester

The comedian says the

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I enjoyed doing this story about the last remaining National Milk Bars in the north west. Nice to see it has resonated, with the England team also picking it to lead on their index on the BBC website. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #nationalmilkbars #journalism #history #nostalgia #cheshire

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National Milk Bars: The cafe that is now the very last of its kind

National Milk Bars cafes are all but consigned to history and only one remains in the entire country.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Dogs Trust currently cares for 11,000 dogs at 23 sites across the UK but said it was increasingly offering training classes, an advice line and community support to help owners keep their dogs. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #dogstrust #manchester #liverpool #adopt #dogs

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Dogs Trust reports record number of pets given up since pandemic

The Dogs Trust says the pandemic and cost of living crisis

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It was good to reach out to Matt Raw again as today marks the fifth anniversary of repatriated Britons coming from Wuhan to Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, before Covid-19 was even named or understood. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #covid #fiveyearson #wirral #merseyside #arroweparkhospital

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'People blamed me for bringing Covid here' says UK's first evacuee

One of the UK's first coronavirus evacuees says people still joke that he brought the virus to Britain.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Still picking up the pieces from an atrocity that has left an indelible mark on the town, Southport has now "changed" forever, its residents have said www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #southport #merseyside #rememberingthegirls

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Southport attack: How dance class murders have 'forever changed' town

Still picking up the pieces from the atrocity, residents of the town tell of their continued grief.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Enjoyed writing this one with Judy Hobson , all about how a super species of sphagnum moss could be the answer in the fight to #climatechange and how the project has caught the attention from Amazon boss, Jeff Bezos www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #bbc #manchester #moss #amazon #environment

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos invests in Manchester 'super moss' study

The billionaire is funding a Manchester University project to help target climate change.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Loved writing this piece with the brilliant Claire Hamilton. I learnt so much about the Chinese community here in Liverpool, and the need for efforts in making Chinatown a thriving part of the city centre. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #chinatown #merseyside #story #journalism #digitaljournalism

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We want Liverpool's Chinatown bought back to life - business owners

Can two new lion statues donated from Shanghai reverse the fortunes of Europe's oldest Chinatown?

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

A father who woke up to find "everything floating about" in his house said his young son "thought we were going to drown" in the New Year's Day floods. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #flooding #northwest #sthelens #merseyside

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New Year's Day floods: 'My son thought we were going to drown'

Daniel Pownall says he, his partner, and their two children were woken by neighbours' screams.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Unearthed school reports show comedian Eric Morecambe was branded "noisy and fond of wasting time" by his teachers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Eric Morecambe branded

A glimpse into Eric Morecambe's school days is revealed in reports about to go to auction.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Watching Buy Now: A shopping conspiracy on Netflix. It’s an eye-opening and worrying watch. And something we are all guilty of. #more #shopping #consumption

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Nice to get out and about today in New Brighton and meet the incredible volunteers that have won these very well deserved awards www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Here more via @bbcmerseyside at 4.30pm

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Double award success puts 'proud' New Brighton on map

Volunteers speak of their pride for their town which has been recognised nationally.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It was really fascinating talking to Hannah about the death cafes she runs. People meet up over cake and coffee to talk about death to make the conversations surrounding it less scary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #grief #bbc #death #deathcafe #merseyside #liverpool #mentalhealth #NGAW24

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'My Liverpool death cafes to make talking about dying less scary'

Funeral celebrant Hannah Todd runs monthly death cafes to break down a taboo and help the grieving.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Thank you everyone for all the lovely messages. If you missed me talking about grief and my mum, you can listen back below at 7.20am. Talking about grief is talking about love. It's painful but it matters. Thank you Kevin Duala for making me feel so comfortable. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Radio Merseyside - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I’m going to be on @bbcradiomerseyside tomorrow at 7.20am live, talking about my mum for grief awareness week. Mum’s voicemail to me will also be played. This week will be hard but if it can get people to open up more then great because grief is love. #grief #NGAW24 #bbc #loss

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The world's oldest man, who lives in Southport, has died aged 112 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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World's oldest man dies aged 112

John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It was a great experience to work on the BBC live blog today for Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer’s interview with BBC Radio Merseyside. Here’s what he had to say to @tonysnell.bsky.social below 👇🏻 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

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Keir Starmer being grilled by BBC presenters around England

Listen live as the prime minister faces questions on inheritance tax, Russia and other major issues.

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GemmaSherlock @gemmasherlock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The plans were devised following a case in January 2020 which saw Britain’s most prolific rapist, Reynard Sinaga sentenced to a minimum of 30 years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Greater Manchester violence against men strategy launches

A new strategy in Greater Manchester will help tack gender-based violence against men and boys.

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