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2024 - 7 - 14

BBC Radio Host Quits After 18 Years: Shocking Crash Injures Child and Swimmers Brave Plymouth Sea Challenge

BBC - BBC Radio Berkshire - Brazilian trafficking case - charity event - Classic Entertainment Season - Instagram influencer - Kat Torres - multi-vehicle crash - Plymouth sea swim challenge - prostate cancer - schooling - Strictly Come Dancing - Zambia education

Sarah Walker bids farewell, a child injured in tragic crash, and swimmers dive in for charity in Plymouth - all in one viral read!

Long-serving BBC Radio Berkshire presenter, Sarah Walker, bids an emotional farewell after 18 years at the station, expressing surreal feelings about the end of her tenure. Meanwhile, in Hoe Benham, West Berkshire, an unfortunate multi-vehicle crash involving two vans and a grey BMW left an 8-year-old child seriously injured near High Street junction. In Plymouth, swimmers took on the challenging annual sea swim to raise funds for the Chestnut Appeal, a prostate cancer charity. The event saw participants courageously plunging into the cold waters to support a noble cause.

In a surprising turn of events, Sarah Walker's departure marks the end of an era for BBC Radio Berkshire, leaving listeners nostalgic for her comforting voice on the airwaves. The child injured in the tragic multi-vehicle crash highlights the importance of road safety and vigilance in daily commuting, urging drivers to be cautious on the roads. Additionally, the Plymouth sea swim challenge showcases the power of community and humanity as swimmers come together for a greater cause, demonstrating solidarity and determination in the face of challenges.

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Sarah Walker leaves BBC Radio Berkshire after 18 years (BBC News)

A long-serving BBC radio presenter said it "feels surreal that it's come to an end", as she quits after 18 years at the same station.

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Hoe Benham: Child, 8, seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash (BBC News)

Two vans and a grey BMW were involved in the crash in Hoe Benham, West Berkshire, on the B4000 near the junction with High Street at about 16.30 BST on Saturday ...

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Swimmers take on Plymouth sea swim challenge (BBC News)

The annual challenge is organised to raise funds for the prostate cancer charity the Chestnut Appeal.

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BBC announces season of Classic Entertainment (BBC News)

The Classic Entertainment Season will run every Saturday night on BBC Four and iPlayer throughout the BBC's Olympics coverage.

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Zambia education: Schooling was made free, now classrooms are ... (BBC News)

โ€œYou need to come early to school because there is a shortage of desks,โ€ says 16-year-old pupil Richard Banda. โ€œTwo days ago I came late and I ended up sitting ...

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First Strictly episode to air as part of BBC classic entertainment season (Ayr Advertiser)

The broadcaster will take viewers on a trip down memory lane by showcasing a back catalogue of Saturday night entertainment shows.

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First Strictly episode to air as part of BBC classic entertainment season (Evening Standard)

The broadcaster will take viewers on a trip down memory lane by showcasing a back catalogue of Saturday night entertainment shows.

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Brazilian Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery (BBC News)

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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