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Andrew Barton

Andrew Barton

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Online Journalist, BBC

England

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Gadgets, Pripyat , Smartphones, Internet , Gaming, Chernobyl , Technology

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Total articles 775

  • York care home worker who stole £17k from residents jailed

    By Andrew Barton| BBC News Verified Andrew BartonBBC News, YorkshireA care home worker who admitted stealing more than £17,000 from residents has been jailed for two years. Cheryl Louise Pratt, 35, a senior support worker at a home in York, transferred funds from the accounts of five residents into fake online accounts before moving the cash into her own account and spending it on gambling websites and takeaway food, according to North Yorkshire Police.

    By Andrew Barton · BBC News

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Life sentence for man over fatal drug-debt garden dispute

    By Andrew Barton| BBC News Verified Andrew BartonBBC News, YorkshireA man who fatally stabbed another man 13 times with a kitchen knife during a dispute over a £1,000 drug debt has been jailed for life. Father-of-five Ian Franklin, 33, had earlier been found guilty of the murder of Greg Marshall, 35, who suffered fatal wounds to his neck, chest and abdomen during an altercation on the Bell Farm estate in York in August.

    By Andrew Barton · BBC News

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • York care home worker who stole £17k from residents jailed

    By Andrew Barton| BBC News Verified Andrew BartonBBC News, YorkshireA care home worker who admitted stealing more than £17,000 from residents has been jailed for two years. Cheryl Louise Pratt, 35, a senior support worker at a home in York, transferred funds from the accounts of five residents into fake online accounts before moving the cash into her own account and spending it on gambling websites and takeaway food, according to North Yorkshire Police.

    By Andrew Barton · BBC News

    Apr. 15, 2025

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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