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Presenter of BBC Look North- Proud wife & mummy of 2... Yorkshire born & bred.. These views are my own.

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@AmyGarciauk
Amy Garcia
2 years
Tonight we pay tribute to our dear friend & yours, Harry Gration MBE. We hope you can join us. 6.30pm @BBCOne @BBCLookNorth @GrationHarry
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Amy Garcia
4 years
Is a jumpsuit acceptable news reading attire? @BBCLookNorth
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2 years
Thank you for all the lovely messages following our tribute to Harry. Here’s the link if you missed it & would like to watch @BBCLookNorth .
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Amy Garcia
4 years
My dear friend Harry is leaving Look North. It has been an honour to sit alongside him for the past 7 years. Harry you have been a mentor &a great friend. Thank you for the support, the laughs & always saying yes no matter how ridiculous the challenge! @GrationHarry @BBCLookNorth
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2 years
So humbled to win the @RTSYorkshire1 Presenter award last night in memory of the man who was a master at it @GrationHarry .. Thank you RTS it’s very special. Alongside every presenter is a talented & dedicated team so this is for us all @BBCLookNorth ..
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4 years
Keeping fit on the job! Brilliant video @BBCLookNorth
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Yorkshire Dermatologist
4 years
I’m definitely not a bad influence on the ward.....😃😃😃😃. Fantastic team on J19. Work hard, play hard @ClareLSmith @julianhartley1 @LeedsHospitals @NHLeeds @SpireLeeds @CAHTriTeam1
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4 years
The end of an era- ⁦ @GrationHarry ⁩ signing off for the last time.. We will miss him so very much ⁦ @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
2 years
He’d love that. Thank you… from your friends on the other side x
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ITV News Calendar
2 years
There are times when broadcasting rivalries have to be put to one side. So, here's our tribute to @BBCLookNorth legend Harry Gration.
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Thank you again for all the wonderful tributes that continue to pour in for our dear Harry today. We will reflect some of your messages again on @BBCLookNorth later.
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Amy Garcia
5 years
So thrilled to have been awarded this tonight- behind every Presenter is a brilliant team! Thank you @BBCLookNorth & @RTSYorkshire1 #RTSYorkAwards
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Amy Garcia
5 months
My last programme in the studio this side of Christmas… Where has 2023 gone??! Join me at 6.30pm @bbcyorkshire @bbcone
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Amy Garcia
2 years
9 YEARS ago this week I started presenting @BBCLookNorth with Harry. I never remember the exact date, only the guilty feeling of leaving my little girl who was 8 months old..It was a dream job & still is..Great memories..& parent guilt never goes away no matter how old they are!
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6 years
Utterly thrilled (& gobsmacked) to be named Best BBC Regional Presenter. I have the best co- host & team to thank for this one! @BBCLookNorth @harrylooknorth #rubyawards2018
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Amy Garcia
1 year
January news flash - I’m running a marathon!! Training started today with runners from the NHS & MND community for the #robburrowmarathon @runforall .. Totally inspired by Robs amazing wife Lindsay who is way ahead of us all in her training!! .. @Rob7Burrow
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1 year
End of an era! @tanyaarnold has left the building! Thank you & Good luck-our team & viewers will miss you xxx @BBCLookNorth
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1 year
Unless she changes her mind (please) it’s @tanyaarnold last week @BBCLookNorth after 20+ years with us!
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Amy Garcia
4 years
One of Yorkshire’s Ruby League greats Rob Burrow says “Positivity is the best medication” as he talks of his diagnosis of motor neurone disease at just 37.. A moving interview tonight @BBCLookNorth 6.30pm @BBCOne @leedsrhinos @Rob7Burrow
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Amy Garcia
1 year
Marathon done!! Lovely runners & amazing support all along the route- thank you everyone for getting us all up those hill … So many hills!! #RobBurrowLeedsMarathon
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Amy Garcia
2 years
On “Yorkshire day” we say goodbye to a true Yorkshireman & friend.
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HARRY GRATION 🇺🇦
2 years
There will be a livestream of today’s Service of Thanksgiving. If you would like to watch or listen to the Service, please click below.
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Amy Garcia
4 years
Week 9 already? How is life in lockdown for you?
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Tonight we meet @Hudsonweather best friend- Dave the greyhound!! First guest we’ve had in the studio since March!! Join the 3 of us at 6.30pm
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Rob Burrow’s legacy will be a new centre for people living with MND & their families.. today it took an exciting step forward- An absolute pleasure to spend the morning with @Rob7Burrow & his lovely wife Lindsey.
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Amy Garcia
10 months
A moment that needs marking. Hudson made me a cuppa tea… first in 13 yrs! I think it’s because it Yorkshire day! @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
10 months
My last Look North for a few weeks. Taking a summer break to jump in puddles with the kids! See you at 6.30pm @BBCLookNorth
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2 years
What a tough week it has been. Pleased @Hudsonweather & I could do this .. Wonderful memories with Harry we will treasure
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2 years
"There was such an outpouring of love for him." BBC Yorkshire's @AmyGarciaUK and @HudsonWeather pay tribute to their friend Harry.
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Amy Garcia
3 years
I’ve worked in TV for 20 years & learnt to deal with knock backs. “Too old, too young, not newsy enough..too newsy!”. @timsmithyorks was the first boss who let me be me, gave me opportunities others didn’t agree with & helped me grow.. 7 yrs in my dream job & it’s thanks to him...
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Amy Garcia
1 year
Starting 2023 with some sea air! Happy & healthy New Year to you & your loved ones x #HappNewYear2023
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1 year
“One of the best days of my life” Rob Burrow reflects on the inaugural Leeds marathon named after him. In his first tv interview since the event, he talks about the finish line image that went global & praises his wife Lindsey for “smashing it” with her fundraising @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
18 days
My last programme from this gallery- thousands of hours of tv & memories have come through this room… Monday we go HD! @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Look who’s here!! Lovely to welcome @KeeleyDonovan back to @BBCLookNorth - it’s like she’s never been away!
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3 years
He’s not often speechless! Happy birthday to our favourite weatherman! @Hudsonweather @BBCLookNorth
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8 months
Met this little lady today… Such a beautiful, content baby & a very proud daddy! @BBCLookNorth @Hudsonweather
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Been in ossett half an hr .. bumped into my old PE teacher & 3 people who said they know my dad from the old market … I think he’s better known than some politicians around here!! 💕being back in Wake! #Wakefieldbyelection
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Amy Garcia
4 years
With my TV husband ready for the national RTS Awards. Shortlisted for Nations & Regions news programme of the year .. wish us luck! 🤞 @BBCLookNorth @GrationHarry @nikkijbrown
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1 year
The reality of signing up for a marathon is soggily sinking in! Usually i wouldn’t leave the house in this weather never mind jog in it!! #runningintherain #soggyfeet @runforall #robburrowmarathon
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Amy Garcia
1 year
Here for one night only… Taking a break from the pickles & Port!! @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
3 years
A productive day at snow school! #snow
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Amy Garcia
3 years
That’s my kind of PE lesson! Can I join your school??
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3 years
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Amy Garcia
5 years
So thrilled for our fabulous @owainwynevans being crowned ‘Best Presenter’ tonight.. He’s lovely, funny, talented & so very unique... I have no doubt it’s the first of many awards to clutter his dressing table “darlings”.. x @OwainWynEvans @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
8 months
Meet Harvey- Harry’s son (they are so alike). It was emotional welcoming him into the Look North studio -a place Harry was so comfortable for 30 years..Harvey is running the Yorkshire marathon this weekend in memory of his dad- he’d be so proud! @BBCLookNorth @GrationHarry
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Amy Garcia
5 years
Join us for a BBC Yorkshire first... An all female line up in front & behind the camera to celebrate #InternationWomensDay @BBCLookNorth @amandaharper01 @lisaweather @tanyaarnold 6.30pm BBC One
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Amy Garcia
6 months
High drama on the high seas…. This is what happens when you make a presenter go crab fishing!! 😂😂🦀🦀🦀🦀
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Lovely to meet @mrdanwalker ..mostly singing .. but also talking strictly with his lovely dance partner @NadiyaBychkova on @BBCLookNorth tonight.. They are clearly having a blast on @bbcstrictly ! @BBCOne @BBCBreakfast
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Amy Garcia
2 years
He’s back! How I’ve missed his wardrobe gossip & studio banter 😉 @BBCLookNorth @Hudsonweather
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Amy Garcia
7 months
Heroes of the night .. Thank you to this brave & compassionate family for sharing their story & giving a voice to the voiceless. Our region is blessed to have you. @RTSYorkshire1 @Rob7Burrow @BBCBreakfast @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Good morning.. a quick coffee in the garden with my feathered friends before I lock myself in a dark edit suit all day… At least there’s air con!! Hope you have a wonderful day & manage to stay cool!!
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Last news bulletin of the year for me on @BBCLookNorth .. see you in 2022!!
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Amy Garcia
5 years
These beauties are just fuelling my gardening addiction! Wasn’t sure if I’d planted the bulbs the right way up 6 months ago.. obviously did something right!
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Amy Garcia
6 months
Christmas has arrived @BBCLookNorth .. The tree has split opinion in the newsroom.. What do you think?? #treeday
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Wow that is just beautiful! Harry would love it.
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Shany Hagan
2 years
@AmyGarciauk @BBCLookNorth My tribute painting for Harry 💔❤️❤️ the painting will be donated to (The Carers Centre York ) Harrys Charity Patron x
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Amy Garcia
4 years
What a lovely moment on @BBCLookNorth when Michael Parkinson surprised @GrationHarry this evening..
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Amy Garcia
1 year
Our last full programme together for 2022.. Where has the year gone?? To all our loyal viewers - thank you for sharing your evenings with us.. We wish you & your loved ones a happy, healthy Christmas & New year . @Hudsonweather @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Mortified that @Hudsonweather somehow got hold of old pics to mark my coming of age in a few days time... but❤️ the beautiful plant! Thanks team @BBCLookNorth x
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Amy Garcia
6 years
It’s 5 years today since I joined these two gents on the red sofa... love them & the team @BBCLookNorth ....Paul’s in on a Friday so the feeling must be mutual!! @Hudsonweather @harrylooknorth
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Amy Garcia
6 years
Bride to be stuffing her face with scones before her big day! It's keeley's last Look North before she gets hitched! Good look! ⁦ @BBCLookNorth ⁩ ⁦ @KeeleyDonovan
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Happy Christmas to you & your loved ones … here’s to good health & happiness.. Like many families our day is much quieter than planned but making the best of it, hope you are too xxx
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Amy Garcia
4 years
An evening stroll on Britain’s best beach! Runswick Bay.. no wonder it’s topped the list -such a beautiful spot .. & now the secret is out! #yorkshirecoast
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Amy Garcia
5 years
First milkman delivery this morning.. in a bid to use less plastic we’ve switched to glass & how it used to be when I was a child... My little ones think it’s the most exciting thing since the Easter bunny! #themilkman #PlasticFreeFuture
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Blowing the cobwebs off 2021… Hello 2022! Wishing you good health & happiness in the year ahead. #newyear #happynewyear #newadventures
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Only one story we can lead on tonight! Going #TheExtraMile for a mate..A look back at the epic fundraising challenge by #kevinsinfield -we hear from the man himself & how the money will go towards building a new MND centre named after @Rob7Burrow ..join us @BBCLookNorth 6.30pm
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3 years
Turns out 40 is rather fabulous!! Feel lucky to be able to share my milestone with some of my favourite people... overwhelmed by the gifts, texts, messages... thank you lovely people xx
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Amy Garcia
7 years
It's a girl thing tonight.. spot the difference @bbclooknorth @keeleydonovan 6.30pm
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2 years
No better place to blow the cobwebs away then on the Yorkshire coast! #runswickbay
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Amy Garcia
8 months
It’s a long time since we had a Look North team get together -A decade on the sofa next month, sunshine & a giant paella were the perfect excuse! @BBCLookNorth @Hudsonweather
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Amy Garcia
4 months
Hello! Happy Monday! It’s been a while- I hope you are all well. I have had a lovely couple of weeks off with my family & away from social media (I recommend it!!) . Excited to be back at work today & on your screens tonight!! @BBCLookNorth
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8 months
Good to have Mr sunshine back.. Day one & already reeling out the weather statistics!! @BBCLookNorth @Hudsonweather
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Amy Garcia
2 years
First time at number 10 so obligatory photo was necessary…. Great experience to see behind that famous door at Downing St @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
5 years
Happy Birthday to my lovely friend Harry. New daddy & still one of the best broadcasters around.. age is but a number! @BBCLookNorth #harrygration
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1 year
4 weeks in & just discovered you can’t see my feet in our temporary studio.. so casual grubby trainers all the way folks! @BBCLookNorth
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5 years
Today I’ve had too much fun at work... trying on dazzling couture dresses... This one is called flower fairy! ... @BBCLookNorth 6.30pm
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Amy Garcia
1 year
11 miles with my training buddy… #marathontraining
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Amy Garcia
6 years
Today I have done every shift within my job description -reporting, radio, news channel presenting and now producing... I’ll give the carpets a once over after the late news. Join me @BBCLookNorth 10.30pm
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5 years
“I was acting like a pop star, but unhappy inside”. John Newman talks openly about how his singing career led to depression & going back to his roots is a form of therapy.. An honest & frank interview on Breakfast after 7am @BBCLookNorth @JohnNewmanMusic @BBCBreakfast
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4 years
There are so many emotional stories- this one really got me today- 5 year old Sasha dancing for her Paramedic daddy through the window- he's moved out to protect the family. I can't imagine not being able to cuddle my little ones for so long. @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
1 year
That’s me done for half term fun- Hope you have a lovely week.. see you on the other side! @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Officially in the double jab gang! #COVIDVaccination #COVID19
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Amy Garcia
3 years
Actually INSIDE a pub!! What are you doing for the first time in a long time today?? Special programme from here tonight... there are some perks to the job! @BBCLookNorth #PeakDistrict
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1 year
That’s me done for a few day.. kids are off school tomorrow so the weekend & Easter madness starts here! See you Monday folks.. @BBCLookNorth
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1 year
Tonight’s secret weapon - a hand held autocue… Not used one of these since my 60 second news day on @bbcthree … it’s still just as tricky to fathom 10 years on!! @BBCLookNorth
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3 years
Well if we can’t go to Spain we’re going to bring it here!! We’ve got the weather and the food! A lovely way to end half term- a family gathering with Pappa G in charge of catering...
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7 months
Lovely to welcome these 3 wonderful people to the studio. Rob & Kev have written a book about friendship…something that’s helped them through tough times & raised millions for MND charities…Thank you for sharing your special bond with us @BBCLookNorth @Rob7Burrow
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Amy Garcia
5 years
News is out! Our ray of sunshine @OwainWynEvans is leaving us to be the main (weather) man @BBCNWT - a great presenter & friend.. Good Luck “daaarrrrling”! @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
3 years
You can keep your complimentary biscuit… mini ice cream cones are a hit!! #hotchocolate
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Ready to roar?? Come on England #Lionesses
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5 months
Happy new year to you & your loved ones. Hope 2024 is full of happy times & good health xx
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2 years
When my producer asked me to shimmy “Strictly style”, I didn’t need persuading... took a few takes though... @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
1 year
Obviously with… right???
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BBC Yorkshire
1 year
We have an important question...is this just a Yorkshire thing? 🧀🎄
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Amy Garcia
1 year
Reflecting on a run like no other … Always a pleasure to welcome Rob’s family to @BBCLookNorth #RobBurrowLeedsMarathon
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1 year
Good morning! What a glorious start to the week! ☀️☀️First jog since last weeks marathon …. Struggling to even do 2 miles- is that normal?? Lost the running mojo already! #robburrowleedsmarathon
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Amy Garcia
4 years
Wow wow wow this is wonderful! Congratulations!
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Abbie Dewhurst
4 years
Thankfully he was worth the wait 🥂 08.08.20 💛
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Just to prove I am up for sunrise sometimes @Hudsonweather !!
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Amy Garcia
4 years
This is my best impression of “sunshine on a rainy day” - hoping @Hudsonweather can offer some in the forecast too?? (Please!) join us at 6.30pm @BBCLookNorth
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6 months
Job swaps done! A fisherman, bin man, high rise window cleaner, farmer, teacher & chip shop worker- thank you to everyone who humoured me & let me work alongside them for @bbccin . If you’d like to donate every penny counts - thank you 🙏 @BBCLookNorth
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1 month
Terrifying & great fun all rolled into one!! Fantastic night @Burrow_strictly #MND
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From @BBCLookNorth to the Rob Burrow Strictly Ball dance floor .. it’s @AmyGarciauk #MND
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Amy Garcia
2 years
When they said we had a dog in the studio.. I didn’t expect it to be quite so big!! @Hudsonweather casually carrying on with his forecast while “Carnage” takes over the sofa! @BBCLookNorth
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4 years
Peaked too soon? He’s finally given in to some early festive fun! @Hudsonweather @BBCLookNorth
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Amy Garcia
2 years
Normal service resumes tonight. Hope you’ll join us @BBCLookNorth
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