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Tom Edwards
Verified
Transport and Environment Correspondent, BBC
Worcester, London
Beats
clinical trial initiation, new product launches
Content
By Tom Edwards Verified| Bottom Line@ It is loud, dusty and 30m (about 98ft) underground - this is the domain of the London miner. We are on a tunnel boring machine (TBM) inside High Speed Two's huge Northolt tunnels. These tunnel boring machines are part of a tunnelling renaissance that is creating a new, mainly hidden, London. They have been used to drill the Silvertown Tunnel, Crossrail, the Power Tunnels in north London and the Thames Tideway or super sewer as well as the Channel Tunnel.
By Tom Edwards Verified| BBC News Verified Tom EdwardsWhen you see someone being harassed on the Tube, what do you do? Transport for London is funding courses to try to help Londoners deal with that situation. Thousands of people from all backgrounds and ages have been through free the training, which is held both in person and online. Szymon Glowacki, from the charity Protection Approaches, which runs the courses, said the focus was on de-escalation. "Jumping into a situation and confronting the perpetrator is not going to work," he said.
By Tom Edwards Verified| Bottom Line@ It is loud, dusty and 30m (about 98ft) underground - this is the domain of the London miner. We are on a tunnel boring machine (TBM) inside High Speed Two's huge Northolt tunnels. These tunnel boring machines are part of a tunnelling renaissance that is creating a new, mainly hidden, London. They have been used to drill the Silvertown Tunnel, Crossrail, the Power Tunnels in north London and the Thames Tideway or super sewer as well as the Channel Tunnel.
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