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Sam Read

Sam Read

Verified

Politics Reporter, BBC Lookeast, BBC

United Kingdom

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technology, sports, politics, business, religion

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Total articles 123

  • Lego museum with five million pieces opens

    By Danny Fullbrook Verified, Sam Read Verified| BBC News Verified Lego museum with five million pieces opensDanny Fullbrook & Sam ReadBBC News, BuckinghamshireBBC/Sam ReadLego from over the years is on display at a museum in Milton KeynesA museum featuring more than five million Lego pieces has been opened by a collector. Jason Joiner, 55, who has been collecting the plastic bricks since he was seven, is the curator of Brickz in Milton Keynes. In recent years he has travelled around the world to find rare sets to display in his museum.

    By Danny Fullbrook Verified, Sam Read Verified · BBC News

    Apr. 06, 2025

  • 'Northampton Neurodiverse music group saved me'

    By Sam Read Verified| BBC News Verified 'Neurodiverse music group saved me' - Billy Lockett Sam ReadBBC News, NorthamptonshireReporting fromNorthamptonSam Read/BBCBilly is proud of his links with his hometown of NorthamptonA singer-songwriter said helping at a group for people with learning disabilities "saved" him. For several months, Billy Lockett has been going to sessions for adults who live with neurodiverse conditions like autism or ADHD in his home town of Northampton.

    By Sam Read Verified · BBC News

    Mar. 07, 2025

  • Lego museum with five million pieces opens

    By Danny Fullbrook Verified, Sam Read Verified| BBC News Verified Lego museum with five million pieces opensDanny Fullbrook & Sam ReadBBC News, BuckinghamshireBBC/Sam ReadLego from over the years is on display at a museum in Milton KeynesA museum featuring more than five million Lego pieces has been opened by a collector. Jason Joiner, 55, who has been collecting the plastic bricks since he was seven, is the curator of Brickz in Milton Keynes. In recent years he has travelled around the world to find rare sets to display in his museum.

    By Danny Fullbrook Verified, Sam Read Verified · BBC News

    Apr. 06, 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.

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Founded: 1922