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Alanah Hammond
Verified
Journalist, BBC North East, BBC
Manchester
Beats
Biography
Freelance Broadcast Journalist for BBC local Radio, including BBC Radio Manchester, Newcastle and York. Trained at News Associates, gaining a Gold Standard NCTJ with shorthand. Received a BA (Hons) First-class English Literature degree from the University of York. Shortlisted for Best Reporter and Best Interview at the Student Publication Association Conference 2023, the largest student media association in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Experienced in both national and regional newsrooms including The Times, CNN, BBC, ITV, Virgin Radio, talkSPORT, and Talk TV.
Guns, Golf, Gambling, anything religious or political
Content
From heartbreaking to heartwarming: how these Greater Manchester residents united after New Year’s Day flooding
By Alanah Hammond| Mancunian Matters Verified News Hundreds of residents woke up to find their homes flooded on New Year’s Day. Greater Manchester declared a major incident after torrential downpours, and the River Mersey – which runs through the region – had its highest levels in 66 years of records. For those whose homes have been flooded across Greater Manchester, the long clean-up has only just begun.
Thousands of winter coats donated across Greater Manchester for homeless and refugees - Mancunian Matters
By Alanah Hammond| Mancunian Matters Verified Greater Manchester Thousands of people in Greater Manchester have donated their preloved winter coats for homeless people and refugees. UK charity Human Appeal have collected coats across the country including Greater Manchester as part of their ‘Wrap Up’ campaign. Mancunians donated over 3,500 winter warmers including coats, jumpers and scarves for ‘Wrap Up Manchester’. This is more than double the amount donated last year – 1,447 items were received in 2023 in Greater Manchester.
By Alanah Hammond| Mancunian Matters Verified Greater Manchester More than 2,000 people attended a sweet factory’s spooktacular Halloween event just outside of Manchester last week. Swizzels, which is famous for its Drumstick lollies, Love Hearts and Refreshers, opened its doors in New Mills to host a free night of sweets and games. This is the sweetmaker’s fourth annual HQ event which celebrates Halloween – the factory’s busiest time of year.
Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1922