Amy Lea

@AmyItv

Journalist and presenter of our main news programme alongside Ian Payne at ITV Tyne Tees and Border Email: amy.lea@itv.com | Facebook:

Joined October 2018
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    8 hours ago

    Proud moment earlier today making my studio debut, talking to & about the underrepresentation of British Asians in football - a topic I've followed closely for a number of years. Full piece here:

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  2. 12 hours ago

    See you at 6! 👋

    Belter of a show on tonight: ✈️ & on the problems with travel testing 🍽️ ANOTHER exclusive 💔 A heartbreaking story from ⚽️ on finding more Asian footballers Join & at 6
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    15 hours ago

    Under-30s to be offered alternative Covid vaccines after blood clot concerns with AstraZeneca

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  4. 14 hours ago

    I've followed Mel's story for nearly 4 years now - and she is finally home after another massive operation. She said this was her most traumatic trip yet. Good luck on your recovery

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  5. 15 hours ago

    There are concerns that more could be done to get men and women from an Asian background into playing football professionally. Our reporter has been taking a look at this and he will be joining me and in the studio tonight on at 6pm.

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    "I got the odd comment like 'he's too weak, he's too small'..." I've been speaking to about the underrepresentation of . He's one of only five British Asians to have ever made a Premier League appearance. ⚽ More from 6pm. 📺
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  6. 15 hours ago

    We're looking forward to hearing from you ahead of the 12th of April!

    We're looking to film in a pub or restaurant in Cumbria which has extended its outdoor area because of Covid. If you are a landlord or an owner, please get in touch by emailing amyandian@itv.com.
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  7. 16 hours ago

    Meet the Darlington Drag Queen helping to get us all vaccinated! Our digital reporter has been speaking to

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    After filming on Rupauls Drag Race, , originally from Darlington, went back to work on the frontline of the NHS on COVID wards, before getting involved with the vaccine rollout. We caught up with her to see what that was like. Read more:
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  8. 18 hours ago

    You've heard about the Great North Run but what about the Great North Wren? I went to film Wren and her Mum Anna. They're raising money to buy a special machine that will walk for Wren who has cerebral palsy. Keep going Wren!

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  9. Apr 6

    It has been a week since I started my new job here at and . Thank you so much for your messages and tweets welcoming me to the role ❤️

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  10. Apr 6

    An important message - the water can look inviting in the sunshine but it can be very, very dangerous. More tonight on at 6pm.

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    Former olympic swimmer, Keri-Anne Payne, has issued an appeal for people to be aware of the dangers of open water after a 40-year-old man died in the River Eden. She witnessed emergency teams trying to save the man over the Easter weekend.
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  11. Apr 6

    WOW! It's chilly and stormy out there today.... More of these spectacular pictures coming up in the weather tonight with on at 6pm.

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    Some serious waves at the coast in Seaham and Tynemouth today, captured by our cameraman 🌊 Hope you're wrapped up warm today !
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  12. Apr 1

    ⚠️Cuteness overload alert⚠️ Coming up tonight on at 6pm - has been *kidding* around (what's new?!) 🐐

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    Tough day at work!... just *kidding* See more on / later! 😍🐐
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  13. Apr 1

    Did this one get you then?! 🙄

    Don't be fooled... 👀 The had social media in a stir this morning after claiming a life-size bronze statue of Dominic Cummings was on its way to Barnard Castle. Read more:
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    Apr 1

    🦩 As we wait for lockdown to end, these flamingos got their first taste of freedom today! They were released after four months under bird flu restrictions. It was a shaky start at first, but eventually the whole flock went for a dip! 🥳 | 🦩 | |

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  15. Apr 1

    I think we can all relate to this feeling! More tonight on 'Flamingo Freedom' on with me and at 6pm!

    All of us coming out of lockdown..
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  16. Mar 31

    We'll have more on Tony and his friends as they rally round to help him in his fight against COVID. Join me for a slightly shorter bulletin tonight at 6pm on

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    "Tony's a fighter" 🥊 Julie is a friend of , the Gateshead boxing coach who is in an Istanbul hospital with Covid-19. Tony was honoured for bravery after trying to save a police officer at the Westminster terror attack in 2017. More here:
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  17. Mar 30

    Sunrise on one of our beautiful North East beaches ruined this morning by the amount of rubbish left behind after yesterday’s warm weather. Have you noticed the same where you live?

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  18. Mar 30

    Ah fantastic! Can't beat a lemon top! (If you don't know what I mean - head to our website to find out my favourite North East sweet treat, although this tweet is something of a giveaway!)

    Of course I had one today at Seaton Carew 🍦
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  19. Mar 30

    What a fantastic achievement! 👏 You can hear from them in our lunchtime news coming up at 1.55pm.

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    "It got really difficult at 2 o'clock in the morning"...but they made it! 🥾 This is the moment a team of four from Teesside completed their challenge of walking for 24 hours in full PPE! 👏 They're aiming to raise £10k for 💙 Full story:
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  20. Mar 30

    - the best bits about working at . There is plenty on our website if you want to find out about more about me as I take on my new role. And don't forget me and have a new email address: amyandian@itv.com if you want to get in touch with us.

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    Finally, without blowing our own trumpet too much... Here's why loves working for ITV News Tyne Tees, and why she's so excited to start this new role ✨ Tune in at 6pm to catch her in action!
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