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William McLennan

William McLennan

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Investigations Journalist, BBC South East Today

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Football and Wrestling

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Wine and spirits

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Total articles 674

  • Gold toilet heist: The inside story at Blenheim Palace

    By Clodagh Stenson, Jonathan M. Eden, William McLennan Verified| BBC News Verified Clodagh Stenson, Jonathan Eden and William McLennanBBC England InvestigationsIn the early hours of 14 September 2019, Eleanor Paice jolted awake to the sound of smashing glass. Living in a staff flat above Blenheim Palace, the guest services supervisor was used to strange noises. But when fire alarms began to blare, she knew something was wrong. She quickly began evacuating to the great courtyard. But unbeknownst to her, she was running straight into the final moments of an audacious heist.

    By Clodagh Stenson, Jonathan M. Eden, William McLennan Verified · BBC News

    Mar. 18, 2025

  • Man guilty over £4.8m Blenheim Palace heist

    By William McLennan Verified, Clodagh Stenson, Martin Eastaugh Verified| BBC News Verified William McLennan, Clodagh Stenson and Martin EastaughBBC England InvestigationsA man has been convicted over the theft of a £4.8m gold toilet from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace. Thieves smashed their way in and ripped out the fully-functional toilet, hours after a glamorous launch party at the Oxfordshire stately home in September 2019. Michael Jones was found guilty of planning the burglary.

    By William McLennan Verified, Clodagh Stenson, Martin Eastaugh Verified · BBC News

    Mar. 18, 2025

  • Gold toilet heist: The inside story at Blenheim Palace

    By Clodagh Stenson, Jonathan M. Eden, William McLennan Verified| BBC News Verified Clodagh Stenson, Jonathan Eden and William McLennanBBC England InvestigationsIn the early hours of 14 September 2019, Eleanor Paice jolted awake to the sound of smashing glass. Living in a staff flat above Blenheim Palace, the guest services supervisor was used to strange noises. But when fire alarms began to blare, she knew something was wrong. She quickly began evacuating to the great courtyard. But unbeknownst to her, she was running straight into the final moments of an audacious heist.

    By Clodagh Stenson, Jonathan M. Eden, William McLennan Verified · BBC News

    Mar. 18, 2025

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BBC South East Today

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

+44 20 8743 8000

Founded: 1922