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Susie Rack

@susrack

Mum of boys. Writer. BBC journalist.

 Warwickshire
Joined January 2009
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The story of a mum who wouldn’t give up and the Birmingham child who paved the way for the heel prick test bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bi…
The Birmingham child who paved the way for the heel prick test

The Birmingham child who paved the way for the heel prick test

Sheila Jones, who had Phenylketonuria (PKU), was treated by pioneering doctors 70 years ago.

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The Warwickshire farming family who saw nothing extraordinary in having big cats and chips as pets bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
The kids who grew up with chimps, leopards and a bear

The kids who grew up with chimps, leopards and a bear

Sharing prams with monkeys and relaxing with the lions - the Clews family recall their wild upbringing.

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#KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal #Solidarity Whilst many roles are no longer ‘at risk’, today we stand with colleagues on this picket line who form part of the glue at @BBCCWR, it’s taken great courage for them to stand here today.
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Staffordshire earthquake causes rumbling and homes to shake #earthquake #staffordshire bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-st…
Staffordshire earthquake causes rumbling and homes to shake

Staffordshire earthquake causes rumbling and homes to shake

The quake's epicentre on Wednesday was in Tean but people say they felt it as far away as Yorkshire.

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Shropshire mother calls for harsher penalties over road deaths ⁦@RoadPeace⁩ ⁦@1687lucy⁩ ⁦@ActionVZ⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sh…
Shropshire mother calls for harsher penalties over road deaths

Shropshire mother calls for harsher penalties over road deaths

Mandy Oliver, whose son died after being struck by a van, says laws around road deaths are outdated.

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Sophie Turner told us she was thrilled to be back in her home UK region ⁦@SophieTurnerCom⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
Warwickshire's Sophie Turner 'delighted' to be home to film drama

Warwickshire's Sophie Turner 'delighted' to be home to film drama

The Game of Thrones star, who grew up near Leamington Spa, is on set in Coventry.

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Hannah@bodudley8226 May 2023
I’m the first to admit, I’m not really a football fan… but I’m so excited for Coventry City’s chances tomorrow at Wembley! Come on Sky Blues! Sing up Sky Blues (and play up!)…
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It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet @katrionaos - ‘I've learned to love the girl I was’ - author of Poor. A truly gripping read. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
I've learned to love the girl I was - author of Poor

I've learned to love the girl I was - author of Poor

Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, raised in abject poverty by addicts, hopes her memoir will inspire others.

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I grew up in Birmingham, born to Irish parents who loved drugs more than me, I had a baby at 16,was homeless & helpless...I am now an award winning academic-grants worth millions, publications,a loving family & a full heart! This is my thank you to the people who saved me!
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We are delighted to reveal the cover of Poor, @katrionaos's gripping account of her journey from abject poverty to academia. Moving, funny & brave, Katriona's story makes a compelling case for what we could do to help other poor kids like her. linktr.ee/katrionaosullivan
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.@BBCNews @susrack : "More appropriate adults needed to safeguard rights of detainees - charity" - Recognise value of #appropriateadults ✅ - Encourage #volunteering ✅ - Highlight under-identification of #vulnerability AND need for statutory provision✅ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-st…
More appropriate adults needed to safeguard rights of detainees - charity

More appropriate adults needed to safeguard rights of detainees - charity

Demand for volunteers like Fred Cox to support people detained by police is rising, says a charity.

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Susy Wall@susy_wall16 Dec 2022
Woke up to see this lovely article this morning! Thanks @susrack @bbcmtd and the awesome @sarajcox for playing my song! So chuffed that it’s finding its way into people homes and onto playlists for Christmas. All I wanted was for it to be shared so I’m super happy. Lots of love x
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Unsigned singer has Christmas song played on BBC Radio 2 bbc.in/3FSLXGH
Unsigned singer has Christmas song played on BBC Radio 2

Unsigned singer has Christmas song played on BBC Radio 2

Susy Wall's Christmas song was played after she replied to a tweet from presenter Sara Cox.

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Dee is hugely inspiring, fighting her own kidney disease whilst educating others through her podcast ⁦⁦@diaryofakidneyw⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bi…
'Kidney disease is not just a death sentence, you can live a full life'

'Kidney disease is not just a death sentence, you can live a full life'

Podcaster Dee Moore, who has chronic kidney disease, is using her knowledge to help others.

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The podcast, in which Dee interviews kidney patients and experts, has reached listeners across the world and featured 1Xtra’s @DJAce and MP @khalid4PB
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It’s even made the @BBCNews quiz @elliejbrown 😁 tinyurl.com/4567xdbb
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Really enjoyed chatting to Paddy to write up ⁦⁦@elliejbrown⁩ story for ⁦@bbcmtd⁩ earlier this week bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-co…
Coventry library book returned 84 years late

Coventry library book returned 84 years late

The copy of Red Deer by Richard Jefferies is back in Earlsdon Library after 4,385 weeks on loan.

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People in areas affected by #Smoke from the #Fire in #LeamingtonSpa should stay indoors, keep doors/windows closed & check local radio/online info/advice Motorists should keep windows closed, turn of air con & keep air vents closed @WarksFireRescue @Warwickshire_CC @Warwick_DC
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Tomorrow marks 40 years since Greenham Common... were you there? #journorequest
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@TeamGB25 Jul 2021
FIRST MEDAL OF #Tokyo2020 @chelsiejudo wins a brilliant bronze 🥉 You legend, Chelsie 🙌 #TeamGB
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UK Sport@uk_sport25 Jul 2021
🥉BRONZE🥉 For Coventry’s @chelsiejudo in -52kg Judo 💪 Winning @TeamGB's first medal of @Tokyo2020 💫 #Tokyo2020 | #TNLAthlete
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