Amazing thing about #Eurovision is you meet some terrific characters - like my new friends from The Netherlands. #Eurovision2023
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Roger Johnson
@RogerJ_01
Presenter of BBC North West Tonight . Also on BBC Breakfast . Used to have a Blue Tick!
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Tickets still available for this event. A nostalgic evening for all True Stokies! Would love to pack out the Mac Centre so get in touch with the Box Office and secure your seat. Look forward to seeing you there.
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How Finland's #Eurovision2023 entry found even greater fame ... thanks to North West Tonight on TV shortly. Should've gone to !
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Found the real guy and have been reunited with my imposter friend! @BBCNWT #Kaarija
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I was on my honour to tell this story and along with a handful of pals, all but one of whom has a disability, have given their all to make this film.
“Unconquered” tells the story of two elite soldiers who were severely injured, both mentally & physically, in the line of duty.
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Someone bumped into me at a crowded #Coronation street party yesterday. I was too slow to realise as he swiped a small pouch I was holding. He must have thought it had some valuables in it. I wish I could’ve seen his face when he saw it was full of dog biscuits 😂!
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Nice bit of symmetry.. I started the day presenting Breakfast with and - by chance - I’ve also chosen a clip of his dad Nigel retiring from football commentary in my #PickOfTheWeek on this evening
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I’ve watched the BBC’s excellent #Coronation coverage, following the Order of Service on the BBC website. As someone whose job is reading out loud, I am full of admiration for Archbishop of Canterbury . He didn’t fluff a single syllable 👏.
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David Fishwick as enthusiastic as ever on and now ready for Bank of Dave, The Sequel. I've now seen it FOUR times!
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Amazing News! The Bank of Dave Movie is being released in all Cinemas across Austalia & New Zealand & Im going out to the premiere of our Movie in Australia & New Zealand
Today I launched the news on Australian TV @SkyNewsAust with the Amazing @ljayes
#BankofDave is going on Tour
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We are looking for donations of Dahlia, Helenium, Achillea, Gemma, Sedum, Echinacea and Evergreen shrubs create an island border around the Queen's tree, in orange and purple colours! Can you help?
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So, he’s finished his 2400ish commentary after 54 years as a freelancer with (never had a contract) and is still working on questions to ask the manager. A professional until the end. 👏👏👏👏👏
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Managed to grab a quick selfie with the man of the moment at - as my dad Nigel does his final commentary after 54 years on (most of them on SCFC). Thank you for all the kind comments he’s received.
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Hey @RogerJ_01 @JohnnyVegasReal as huge supporters of @wbhospice any chance of a retweet. Myself, my wife and son doing the @TheLakeland100 50 mile ultra marathon again to raise funds. Thanks in advance 
justgiving.com/page/lakeland5
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Mick joins us tonight on on TV at 1830. If you've got a message for him - let me know and I'll try to pass some on. Thanks.
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I am over the moon with all of the love support and generosity thst iv been shown on this last challenge, personally it is a dream come true to of fundraised a million pounds for charity
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CONGRATULATIONS!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
MILLION POUND MAN!
Michael Cullen … aka has just passed £1,000,000 across his charity walks - two days before he finishes his final stomp!
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Looking forward to listening to this ... ahead of my dad's final game after 54-years behind the mic this Saturday! 😀
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NEW PODCAST ALERT
The latest episode of A Cold Wet Tuesday Night featuring Nigel Johnson and his son @RogerJ_01 is OUT NOW!
@lucas_yeomans talks with them about how Nigel ended up commentating @stokecity games.
: bbc.in/447iFiM
#BBCFootball | #SCFC
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Here's the #Eurovision2023 stage lit up and seen for the first time ... artist formerly known as Prince is there too😉! #KingCharlesIII
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Catch the first glimpse of the #eurovision2023 stage in Liverpool @MandSBankArena as it’s officially opened by the King and Queen consort
#eurovision2023 #eurovisionstage2023 #m&sbankarena #liverpool
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🍾🎉🍺🥂🍻🎂🍰👍😀❤️
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From today @BBCNWT & BBC One North West is available in HD on @FreeviewTV (TV through your aerial) for the first time, channel 101.
It joins Sky, VirginMedia & BT.
If you’ve an older TV you may need to retune, newer ones do it automatically.
Info 
bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/ar
bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/ar1
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I've just interviewed the legendary about #Coronation #TheBigHelpOut (she has the authority 😉). So now I've signed up as a charity volunteer (no good asking others to do it and sitting on your hands!). on TV at 1830.
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Our £1 Pop Up shop at The Living Well marquee on Borough Road is ready to welcome you!
Pop along and see if you can find any bargains! This will be open till 2pm.
Our Café and Living Well shop are also open until 4pm!
#willowbrookhospice
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Bizarre discovery. Added the words “used to have a Blue Tick!” to my bio … and it instantly returned (see left). Swiped out. Opened app again and it had gone (see right). Weird!
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This is Beth and Niall...and this is the moment Niall popped the question as they both ran the Manchester Marathon. 
Find out more about Beth's brilliant reaction here: bbc.in/3A9slv6
Find out more about Beth's brilliant reaction here: bbc.in/3A9slv6
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Happy Easter from all our staff and volunteers here at Willowbrook Hospice!
How lovely does our Hospice garden look ! 🌞🐣🥕🐇 🌼
#sthelens #hospice #palliativecare #donation #timeforcaring #volunteers #everycontactcounts #willowbrookhospice #prescot #merseyside #easter
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Morning from the sofa. Joining and me will be…I kid you not…a 10kg rabbit!!
And have you had a theatre trip ruined by rowdy audience members??? If so..get in touch.
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An Oldham chippy is closing after 25 years - because it says rising costs mean it'd have to charge £15 for fish & chips to break even.
How much is fish & chips where you live? Reply here or email nwt@bbc.co.uk. Thank you.
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BREAKING: Conservative MP has whip suspended after referring himself to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. He was filmed allegedly offering to break lobbying rules. at 2230.
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Lovely to have two proper A-listers on North West Tonight this evening!
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Acting legend Sir @IanMcKellen has come to Salford to perform in panto alongside comedian @JohnBishop100 . They told @RogerJ_01 what it's like to be playing a married couple in Mother Goose. Read more here: bbc.in/3zxiaAv
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It’s a real perk of the job, the people you get to meet.
and Sir … in #MotherGoose (a panto at Easter) in Salford until Sunday. Interview on TV BBCOne, 1830.
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NEW: Thomas Cashman, 34, to serve minimum of 42 years in prison - after being given life sentence for murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool last August. He refused to leave the cells and come up to the courtroom for sentencing. Full report on TV at 1830.
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Very informative and interesting day. My thanks to all those involved. Here’s the view from the host’s “podium”!
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Today we hosted the DBS Making Recruitment Safer Conference! Thank you to all of our guests, speakers, hosts, and everyone else involved in making the day a success.
@ICOnews @NSPCC , @AnnCraftTrust @SikhWomensAid @GurdwaraAid @metpoliceuk Disclosure Unit and Live Group.
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Enjoyable morning as a trainee Zoo Keeper under the expert eye of Sam Smith. Thanks for suggesting it! See how I got on on TV this Thursday.
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Amazing turnout today from former #StokeCity players and staff at a surprise retirement lunch for my dad.
Thanks to all who made such an effort to be there … and to the legendary Terry Conroy who organised it all.
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We’ve gone HD on Sky, Freesat, BT and VirginMedia but finally it’s coming to Freeview. and other regional BBC shows in HD on Freeview from 26th April (subject to change) - more details here
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When said she kept "looking at my (her) crutch" propped against the weather map during the forecast, I was pleased she enunciated it clearly. The subtitling machine wasn't paying attention 🤦♀️😂!
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And one of us is dressed like a proper athlete!
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Before heading home and in a hastily conceived concept, @RogerJ_01 handed me the newscasting baton ahead of me taking to the sofa at 10.30pm. I don’t think this will catch on.
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NEW: watch the full interview with Laura and mum, Nicola, on on TV - NW at 1830.
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NEW: deducted three points with immediate effect, after failing to pay player wages in March. Leaves them 8pts from safety with 8 games left. #WAFC
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We are hiring! Are you searching for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of an amazing team? If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, we have the following roles available:
🛍 Shop Supervisor
🩺 Staff Nurse (band 5) x2
willowbrook.org.uk/job-vacancies/
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