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Linsey Smith

@linsey_smith

BBC Correspondent. Award winning Journalist. My views here.

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Joined March 2011
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Early release prisoners back in jail, Humberside Police say… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqwy…
'Early release' prisoners back in jail, say Humberside Police

'Early release' prisoners back in jail, say Humberside Police

The three are among hundreds from across the country released early to cut prison overcrowding.

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Families in the Legacy Funerals case say they are still waiting for answers… almost three months on. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw1m…
Andy Burnham not ruling out public inquiry into Hull Legacy funeral home

Andy Burnham not ruling out public inquiry into Hull Legacy funeral home

Andy Burnham says he was "shocked to my core" by the case which saw a funeral home owner jailed.

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Victims’ anger at jailed funeral boss’s letter… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c79g…
Jailed funeral boss Robert Bush angers Hull families with 'apology'

Jailed funeral boss Robert Bush angers Hull families with 'apology'

Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.

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Our program will be broadcast again tonight, 22:00 on BBC2 or stream anytime on iPlayer or YouTube. Victims’ families are now calling for a public inquiry… bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
The Big Cases - Funeral Home Horror

The Big Cases - Funeral Home Horror

Following the discovery of 35 bodies and half a tonne of human ashes, we uncover how Robert Bush, a debt-ridden undertaker, betrayed grieving families.

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I’ve reported on many criminal cases before, but nothing like that of disgraced undertaker Robert Bush…
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Trust, grief and betrayal: Inside the Legacy funeral case bbc.in/4w7IIDg
Robert Bush: Reporting on the Legacy funeral director's case

Robert Bush: Reporting on the Legacy funeral director's case

From a police tip-off to sentencing, a correspondent reflects on covering an unprecedented case.

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Trust, grief and betrayal: Inside the Legacy funeral case bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce34…
Robert Bush: Reporting on the Legacy funeral director's case

Robert Bush: Reporting on the Legacy funeral director's case

From a police tip-off to sentencing, a correspondent reflects on covering an unprecedented case.

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Police fear more victims in Hull funeral home scandal… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qy…
Police fear more victims in Hull Legacy funeral case

Police fear more victims in Hull Legacy funeral case

Police say they cannot reassure any families who used Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

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CPS to seize disgraced undertaker’s cash and assets for victims’ families… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce97…
CPS to target assets of jailed Legacy funeral director Robert Bush

CPS to target assets of jailed Legacy funeral director Robert Bush

As Robert Bush starts a 20-year prison sentence, prosecutors want to claw back the money he stole.

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bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… Today, undertaker Robert Bush was sentenced to 20 years in Prison. This documentary, made by the BBC team in Hull, shows exactly why the industry must be regulated. Thank you to the families who trusted us.
The Big Cases - Funeral Home Horror

The Big Cases - Funeral Home Horror

Following the discovery of 35 bodies and half a tonne of human ashes, we uncover how Robert Bush, a debt-ridden undertaker, betrayed grieving families.

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Another day of reports about Legacy Funerals from Hull crown Court… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly5…
Legacy funeral victim told baby's ashes were animal remains

Legacy funeral victim told baby's ashes were animal remains

Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

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Bush, who has been on bail for more than two years, asked to remanded in custody tonight. More on this on @looknorthBBC throughout the week…
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Funeral director Robert Bush faces sentencing after admitting 67 offences, including giving families wrong ashes, preventing 30 burials and stealing mourner donations. Linsey Smith had more details on #BBCBreakfast bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75e…
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A harrowing day at Hull Crown Court. Funeral director breached families' trust 'on industrial scale' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e…
Robert Bush: Legacy funeral boss 'breached trust on industrial scale'

Robert Bush: Legacy funeral boss 'breached trust on industrial scale'

The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

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Legacy Funerals Boss Robert Bush has shown no remote, victim says. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75e…
Legacy funeral boss Robert Bush has left me broken, says victim

Legacy funeral boss Robert Bush has left me broken, says victim

Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.

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“Fake animal rescues” endangering wildlife, police say… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn94…

Public badger rescues 'endangering animals', police say

Lincolnshire Police warns against taking in the animal after finding one in 'squalid conditions'.

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After the Legacy Funerals scandal, this Parliament petition demands urgent regulation of the industry, so there is never a repeat... tinyurl.com/parlipet
Petition: Introduce Full Statutory Regulation of the Funeral Industry by Spring 2027

Petition: Introduce Full Statutory Regulation of the Funeral Industry by Spring 2027

Legislation needs to be introduced urgently to ensure the prevention of any Funeral Director malpractice including the hoarding of the deceased, degrading storage of the deceased including ashes and...

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“The ‘Spygate’ final, and Hull City cracked the code.” Great report.
Joe Lynskey (@joelynskey) profile pictureJoe Lynskey@joelynskeyMay 23
Here's a piece on Hull City & Spygate for tonight's @BBCNews, including an all-timer vox pop sent in from @BBCLookNorth #HCAFC
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“We are Premier League!” Hull City win the richest game in world football. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c302…
Hull City fans jubilant as Tigers secure promotion to Premiership

Hull City fans jubilant as Tigers secure promotion to Premiership

Fans endured the hottest day of the year so far to cheer their side to victory over Middlesbrough.

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Poised and ready. @HullCity @Boro @looknorthBBC
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Thank you so much to all the @HullCity fans for taking part tonight. #hcafc #utt
Peter Johnson (@Pjohnnners) profile picturePeter Johnson@PjohnnnersMay 22
Great scenes of City fans in that there London this evening in a round up from @looknorthBBC of all things @HullCity ahead of the big game tomorrow @linsey_smith @mattdeanbbc #hcafc #UTT #FerArk
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Great scenes of City fans in that there London this evening in a round up from @looknorthBBC of all things @HullCity ahead of the big game tomorrow @linsey_smith @mattdeanbbc #hcafc #UTT #FerArk
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