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Carmel O'Grady

@carmelog

Senior Journalist Team Manager, BBC Learning and Identity. SMF mentor. Love fiction, netball and Man City.

 Salford, England
Joined December 2008
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To celebrate the publication of my new book, THE ART OF A LIE, I'm doing a giveaway of one of my signed author hardbacks, together with signed paperbacks of my first three novels, BLOOD & SUGAR, DAUGHTERS OF NIGHT, and THE SQUARE OF SEVENS. Follow and retweet to enter. UK only 🍍
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Just one sleep until level 3 results come out! Parents - have you ever wondered how you can help out on the day, in a way that works for everyone? This useful tips piece by @carmelog is for you bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y…
How can I help my kids through exam results day?

How can I help my kids through exam results day?

As results days loom, we asked an expert and a family who've been through it for their top tips.

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Peter Macjob@GbolahanMacjob4 Jul 2023
Despite last week’s mutiny, #Wagner will remain in Central Africa. Find out why on the latest edition of our @BBCBusiness podcast. bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct4n3…
BBC World Service - Business Daily, Investing in Africa: Russia and the CAR

BBC World Service - Business Daily, Investing in Africa: Russia and the CAR

What is the future of the relationship for the Central African Republic?

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devinagupta@devinaguptanews3 Jul 2023
Is online fame a ticket to getting rich? Not always, as popular Indian influencer #UorfiJaved shares in a candid interview for #Businessdaily For more listen here bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct4mp… Editors Carmel & Helen @carmelog @hellywellybean
BBC World Service - Business Daily, Uorfi Javed: India's most controversial influencer

BBC World Service - Business Daily, Uorfi Javed: India's most controversial influencer

One of the most searched for social media stars in Asia says she struggles to get work.

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"People don't respect me. People don't want to work with me." @uorfi_ is a popular Indian influencer with millions of followers. But despite her fame, she says she struggles to find work 📻 bbc.in/3NAyqHD
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Pulp ending with Razzamatazz. Right back to being a teenager...
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Enjoying Brandon Flowers with Elton John. #Glastonbury – at Burntwood, England
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My Dad has dementia but he was very much with us today watching #Glastonbury. Man city, music and silly jokes still do it. It was Cat Stevens today, proper Sunday afternoon moment 💙
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Annabel Deas@annabeldeas20 May 2023
Incredible opportunity right here - please share widely 🙏 deadline is June 29th
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🇰🇪"All of a sudden, Kenyans are really starting to take notice. They're like, where's this girl been hiding?"🇰🇪 It's the glitziest night in Hollywood and a special one for Nthenya Mwendwa. ✍️ @carmelog bbc.in/3mPiYNN #Oscars2023 #TheAcademy #Oscars
Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Leanna Byrne@Leanna_Byrne27 Jan 2023
#WakeUpToMoney done and now onto @BBC__newsday shortly from Dresden to finish up my #costofliving series for #BusinessDaily on the @bbcworldservice. Couldn’t have done it without @IzzyGreenfield and @alexrbell
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🔊 Fancy working for the BBC? We’re looking for our next BBC Radio Merseyside Apprentice Apply Now! 🔽🔽 bbc.in/3GynB5g #YouMakeTheBBC
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Ivana Davidovic@ivana90924 Dec 2022
After history making #Morocco success at the @FIFAWorldCup, African #football is in the spotlight more than ever. I've looked at @CAF_Online grand plans for a continental Super League. Where is the 💰 coming from? And what effect will it have on clubs and players? #africa
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💰 $100m in prize money 🏈 A 'Super Bowl-like' final 🤔 Plenty of scepticism The Super League is coming - but not where you might think. #BBCFootball

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💰 Crypto investors 💰 Commodities traders 💰 Realtors 💰 Auctioneers 💰 Cropiers Ever fancied working in a high value, high transaction job? Hear from the people who do them 👇

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Nina Hodgson@NinHodgson28 Nov 2022
Excuse me but do you want to come and make our TikToks??? You can report the news to the youth, and edit your own stories and be amazing. You can send me a message if you want to talk about it.
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@Channel4News28 Nov 2022
JOB ALERT: We're hiring for a specialist multimedia producer who is excited about reporting the news across TikTok and reels - scripting, fronting and editing their own stories and bringing other talent in the newsroom to the platform. Apply here: careers-itn.icims.com/jobs/2…
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Emb Hashmi@EmbJournalist13 Oct 2022
‘Pakistan is going through a mental health crisis’ @TheMahiraKhan talks to me for Business Daily @BBCWorld about her challenges with #mentalhealth & she’s a ambassador @britishasiantst @sunzyahmad & Dr Iffat talk about the facts thanku @carmelog @R_Hawkes bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct31…
Business Daily - Mahira Khan on Pakistan's mental health emergency - BBC Sounds

Business Daily - Mahira Khan on Pakistan's mental health emergency - BBC Sounds

Actress Mahira Khan tells us why Pakistan is in the midst of a mental health emergency.

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We are now seeking a Production Manager to join our Sport Production Management team. This role is needed to work across our Football output. careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs… #shapeyourfuture @ProductionBase @sportsvacancies @uktvjob @BBCCareers @DiversityinFilm @Womeninsport_uk
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