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Thanks for following BBC Stories - we’re not updating this account any more, but we’re still making videos and writing stories. You can find them over on the @BBCNews account. Thank you for watching, reading, sharing and commenting. The BBC Stories team.
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BBC Three is looking to gather the real experiences of people aged 18-24 who have tried out online forex trading. Have you been able to afford something new? Or lost your savings? What company trained you and what were they like? You can get in touch at [email protected]
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Make no mistake, these are stressful times. So how to enjoy your weekend under the shadow of a pandemic? Journalist Nerea, singer Tom and caterer Ayesha have some tips for you ❤️#StayHomeSaveLives
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Nerea is spending her weekend sewing, as she faces another week in isolation; Tom is a singer, writing personalised songs to cheer up his fans; and Ayesha is cooking & delivering food for those who need it the most ❤️ What about you? #StayHomeSaveLives bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-52…

What are you doing this weekend?

How Ayesha, Tom and Nerea are cooking, singing and sewing their way into the weekend.

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A new #CabinFever podcast episode is here! As 1.5m people await letters classing them as High Risk in the #coronavirus pandemic we find out if Octavia, who has #SMA, made it to Somerset safely (and curse her dodgy internet along the way!) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p087p6…

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - Coronavirus has its red letter day - BBC Sounds

Fun and frank disability chat to get you through the days of Covid-19.

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So far, the health message has been clear - the older you are, the more at risk you are from #coronavirus. But the World Health Organization (#WHO) has warned young people not to view themselves as "invincible". bbc.co.uk/news/health-520038…

Coronavirus, schools and children - what are the risks?

How much do children contribute to the spread of Covid?

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“It is scary, it is lonely and it is hard” Listen to Kate Monaghan’s new audio diary charting her early journey into isolation as she and her wife are particularly vulnerable. #coronavirus #disability bbc.in/2WzTTHE

BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Kate and Holly’s isolation diary

Kate and Holly went into isolation early, but how are they coping?

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Lisa Quarrell's son Cole has a rare form of severe epilepsy and suffered up to 20 seizures a day. She's scared of running out of cannabis oil which helps him manage the condition bbc.in/3dcKjAa

Mum scared of running out of cannabis oil for son

Lisa Quarrell says the coronavirus crisis has left her terrified for Cole's life if she is unable to get his epilepsy treatment.

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We are here with you every step of the way through the #coronavirus pandemic - and we're pleased to introduce to you The Cabin Fever Podcast! Fun and frank disability chat to get you through the days of Covid-19 bbc.in/2UgyVuG
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Salman and his family are one of the thousands of Bengali Italians calling East London home. We went to meet them to learn more about why they decided to leave and find out how they feel about their future in the UK 🇧🇩🇬🇧🇮🇹
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#Coronavirus: Renters to be protected from eviction, PM says. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51939634

Coronavirus: Renters to be protected from eviction, PM says

The government had been urged to do more for families, workers and tenants affected by coronavirus.

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East London is home to thousands of Bengali Italians, among them Salman and his family. They reflect on how the three different countries they've lived in - Italy, Bangladesh and the UK - have impacted their identity and their community 🇧🇩🇮🇹🇬🇧 bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-51…

'This Asian kid, where is he from?'

Thousands of Bengali Italians came to the UK hoping for a better future. But which country do they call home?

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This is important ⬇️ #FakeNewsAlert
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Encountered any suspicious looking messages that could be fake news? Worried about mass misinformation spreading on social media? We’re compiling a list of the biggest fake Coronavirus stories online. Our DMs are open - send us what you’re seeing👀📨.
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Glastonbury festival cancelled due to coronavirus bbc.in/3dddH9Q
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Some weeks ago, we showed you footage of #scammers at work in an Indian call centre, recorded by an activist who hacked into the company's security cameras. But who are these scammers and how do they justify their actions? bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51753…

Confessions of a call-centre scammer

How Indian call-centre scammers justified tricking Western victims out of hard-earned money.

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These #scammers were taking advantage of victims. But an online vigilante, calling himself “Jim Browning”, decided to hit back and hacked the CCTV cameras in a criminal call centre. The footage, obtained by @bbcpanorama, shows exactly how the fraudsters work. 😮
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**UPDATE** #Scam call centre owner in custody after BBC investigation: bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51…

Man who ran scam call centre in custody after BBC investigation.

BBC Panorama broadcast footage from inside a scam call centre - now the man who ran it is in police custody.

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The footage we shared with you showed staff laughing at their victims. But who are these #scammers, and how do they justify their actions?bbc.co.uk/news/stories-51753…

Confessions of a call-centre scammer

How Indian call-centre scammers justified tricking Western victims out of hard-earned money.

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Should you take ibuprofen if you have #coronavirus? Advice in the UK is paracetamol SHOULD help with symptoms, ibuprofen MIGHT help with fever BUT isn’t suitable for everyone such as people with asthma or heart problems. More info at @BBCNewsbeat here: bbc.in/33n59Zm
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#Coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty and the constant news about the pandemic can feel relentless...This is how you can protect your #mentalhealth❤️ bbc.co.uk/news/health-518737…

Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health

Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.

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When broadcaster @DaveClarkTV was diagnosed with #Parkinson’s at the same age as his father - 44 - he knew he couldn't keep it a secret. His dad had been so worried about the stigma around it that he didn't tell anyone and eventually took his own life. bbc.co.uk/news/disability-51…

'My father kept Parkinson's a secret, I haven't'

When Sky Sports presenter Dave Clark was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the same age as his father, he was determined to do things differently.

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Rob thought he was helping a refugee girl and her father as they struggled to get to Britain. But a shocking message made him realise it was all a lie 😮

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Hear Rob’s story in full on @BBCRadio4’s 'Girl Taken' - weekdays at 1.45pm, with all episodes available now on @BBCSounds 📻
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