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Kelly Foran

Kelly Foran

Verified

North West Reporter, BBC News

Manchester

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Human Interest PoliticsCrime Entertainment Education and Health

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economy and finance.

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Total articles 32

  • Direct social care payments 'helped me to become an artist'

    By Kelly Foran Verified, Lauren Hirst Verified| BBC News Verified 'Direct payments helped me to become an artist' Kelly Foran and Lauren HirstBBCArtist Sally Hirst was able to hone her skills during a placementAn award-winning autistic artist said she was able to follow her dreams after being given the freedom to manage her own social care funding. Sally Hirst, who also has learning disabilities, is currently an artist in residence at the Everyday Art School at the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester.

    By Kelly Foran Verified, Lauren Hirst Verified · BBC News

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Burnley boy, 2, reunites with stranger who saved him from choking

    By Laura O'Neill Verified, Kelly Foran Verified| Bottom Line@ Image caption, Huxley was saved by Tom Lee-Newton after he choked while out to dinnerLaura O'Neill & Kelly Foran A two-year-old boy who was given first aid after choking on a chip has been reunited with the man who saved him. Huxley was out for tea with his mother Sarah Watters in Burnley on Tuesday when he began to choke. He was saved by fellow diner Tom Lee-Newton who sprung into action when he heard screaming.

    By Laura O'Neill Verified, Kelly Foran Verified · Bottom Line

    Apr. 12, 2025

  • Direct social care payments 'helped me to become an artist'

    By Kelly Foran Verified, Lauren Hirst Verified| BBC News Verified 'Direct payments helped me to become an artist' Kelly Foran and Lauren HirstBBCArtist Sally Hirst was able to hone her skills during a placementAn award-winning autistic artist said she was able to follow her dreams after being given the freedom to manage her own social care funding. Sally Hirst, who also has learning disabilities, is currently an artist in residence at the Everyday Art School at the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester.

    By Kelly Foran Verified, Lauren Hirst Verified · BBC News

    Apr. 14, 2025

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BBC News

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