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@LewisJWarner

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@LewisJWarner
Lewis Warner
7 months
NEW: This is the moment Tamworth's Conservative candidate Andrew Cooper makes a swift exit as Sarah Edwards begins her winning speech. He was in the building for less than five minutes. Sarah Edwards tells me: "We have seen his true colours, it is a shame." @itvcentral
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5 years
"No disposable cups" 😂
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7 months
Here is the response from @SarahEdwardsTam @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
4 years
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon is meeting residents and volunteers who’ve had to deal with flooding in Hawick over the weekend. @ITVborder
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Lewis Warner
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NEW: Owners of the Crooked House pub have been ordered to rebuild it. @andy4wm said: “An enforcement notice has been issued against the owners for its unlawful demolition. “They have been ordered to rebuild the pub back to what it was before the fire.” @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
5 years
This lunchtime on @ITVCentral in the East Midlands, a young pilot from Derby gives her grandparents the surprise of their lives by flying them to their holiday in Palma. Grandparents Pat and Ray had no idea that Laura Gibson, 23, would be their pilot. 🛫
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2 years
Midlands TV legend Bob Warman has presented his last @ITVCentral programme. #ByeByeBob
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Lewis Warner
7 months
NEW: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Tamworth to celebrate victory for Sarah Edwards. @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
4 years
David Cameron has lost the plot. Now talking to trees
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Lewis Warner
7 months
As Sarah Edwards is announced as the new MP for Tamworth - her opponent Andrew Cooper left by a back door and didn’t listen to Sarah’s winning speech
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Lewis Warner
7 months
Seated and ready for @bbcdoctorwho 60th anniversary concert in Cardiff. Geeking out rn!
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Thrilled to say I’ll be staying at @ITVCentral as a reporter, after securing a permanent contract. I loved my time reporting for @itvborder and am very grateful to the team for all of the opportunities… …but there’s just something about covering your home patch! 🎥
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Lewis Warner
4 years
It’s almost been 6 months since I joined @ITVborder and I’m delighted that I’ll be staying on, having secured a permanent contract. Dumfries is a great place to live with so many interesting stories. Let me know if anything catches your eye... 📧 lewis.warner @itv .com
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Lewis Warner
3 years
Massive thank you to this Cumbrian farmer who rescued myself and camera operator Dave earlier today. Now time to get warm! ❄️
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Lewis Warner
9 months
Doing vox pop should be like jury service. You have a democratic obligation to speak on camera when called upon.
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Lewis Warner
4 years
BREAKING: All classes and lectures at the University of Liverpool have been cancelled for the rest of the academic year. @GranadaReports #CoronavirusPandemic #CoronaOutbreak
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Lewis Warner
11 months
Powerful opening to tonight’s @itvcentral in the East Midlands. With a minutes silence starting as the programme went on air - it felt wrong to start the show in the usual way.
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Terri Coverley was 4 days too early with her advice 🙄
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Lewis Warner
2 months
NEW: Labour’s candidate for West Midlands Mayor has announced plans to bring buses under public control if elected in May. Richard Parker said: “By fixing the buses, we’ll increase capacity on our tram and rail networks and reduce traffic on our roads.” @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
4 years
PA really are tying to give me a heart attack with 5 minutes to air...
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Lewis Warner
7 months
Update : We met composer Murray Gold 👏 The man who made the soundtrack to my childhood 🎶
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Lewis Warner
2 years
BREAKING: Labour has officially won Birmingham City Council after securing a majority. Some of the 101 seats are still to declare but they have surpassed 50% - currently on 54 seats @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
4 years
As details were given about the easing of lockdown in Scotland today, including a date for when weddings can return, I was left looking like I’d been ditched at the altar live on @ITVborder 🙄🎩
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Lewis Warner
4 years
It’s my 1 year anniversary at ⁦⁦ @ITVborder ⁩ - the time has flown by! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Lewis Warner
4 years
#TB to when my mate found this girl on tinder who looks exactly like me. Or is it me that looks like her? 🧐
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Some career news. I’m moving. After 9 months at @ITVCentral as a Production Journalist I’m really excited to be moving to @ITVborder . I’ll be an reporter based in Dumfries. I’m going to miss my central colleagues and Birmingham loads but looking forward to a new challenge! 👊🏼
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Lewis Warner
2 years
BREAKING: England's deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van Tam has quit the role and will take up a job at the University of Nottingham. @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Lib Dem spokesperson spokesperson @cajardineMP tells me "we're confident that we've not just won, but we've won comfortably." The party has claimed victory in the North Shropshire By-election.
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Lewis Warner
2 years
I got to sit at the big boy desk on the telly this week @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
3 years
This week is my last at @itvborder for a while… I’m moving back to Birmingham for a bit and will be reporting for @itvcentral . Get in touch if you’ve got any Midlands based stories - for Dumfries & Galloway stuff @BruceKMcKenzie is on hand! See you soon Scotland… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Lewis Warner
9 months
Last night the team @itvcentral pulled off an ambitious live report in Birmingham. 3 cameras, including a live drone, with a reporter and 2 live guests on a moving boat. All done with relative ease and professionalism on an important story...
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Had a great opportunity to do my first 'live' for @ITVCentral in the West Midlands yesterday. Shame about the rain ☔ Read more >
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Lewis Warner
7 months
Starmer: "The Midlands really matters to us." My interview with the jubilant Labour leader after winning in Tamworth. Read: @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
4 years
A timelapse of the #Supermoon filmed from my window in Dumfries last night @ITVborder @Ross_Hutchinson
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Lewis Warner
6 months
I’ve just seen this and it’s made me cry for what feels like the 100th time today. Neil was a fantastic News Editor, line manager and friend. Miss you mate x
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Katie Robertson
6 months
Tonight’s ITV Evening News was dedicated our brilliant colleague, ITV Border news editor Neil Billingham whose funeral was held today. Thoughts with everyone at @itvtynetees and @ITVborder - a very sad day.
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I met Labour's candidate for West Midlands Mayor at a bus stop in West Bromwich. Richard Parker will bring buses back under public control if elected on Thursday, claiming the service isn't up to standard. So did our bus turn up on time? Candidates:
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Lewis Warner
4 years
First solo day in the News Editor chair for @ITVBorder - I think it went okay? Didn’t contempt court ✅ Didn’t defame anyone ✅ Most importantly.... didn’t piss off the camera crews (I think) ✅
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Lewis Warner
4 years
Welcome to the family, Milo 🐶 #Puppy
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8 months
BREAKING: BIrmimgham City Council effectively files for bankruptcy - issuing a Section 114 notice to Government @itvcentral
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1 year
NEW: Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward lays flowers near Babbs Mill Park in Solihull @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Is it me or is the sight of @PabloTaylorITV & @SameenaITV presenting together easy on the eye? Congrats to Pablo for presenting his first @ITVCentral programme. Complete natural 👏🏼
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Lewis Warner
1 year
Matt Hancock at it again #ImACeleb
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Lewis Warner
7 months
NEW: Andy Street will hold a press conference in Birmingham this afternoon. The PM directly addressed him during his conference speech, saying they can still work together and that he’ll fund the extension to the Midlands Metro tram network.
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Lewis Warner
4 years
Tonight’s Coronavirus update was brought to you from my new home built studio! Just me sitting in front of a TV - lockdown ready ✅ @ITVborder
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Protestors have gathered in Victoria Square in Birmingham. They’re angry with today’s announcement from @BorisJohnson that parliament will be suspended in September. @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
5 years
TV GOLD! If you missed this just now, you MUST watch it later on @itvhub @piersmorgan @GMB @errongordon
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Apparently I come across as older than I am when I’m presenting… so a friend decided to see what I might look like 👀
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Lewis Warner
3 years
Today’s jacket/jumper combo prompted a colleague to ask if I was going for a job interview at a library 📚 Goes without saying, I was not.
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Celebrations for #ChineseNewYear got underway in Birmingham this morning
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Lewis Warner
5 years
My desk is better than yours...😒
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Lewis Warner
5 years
I’m basically David Attenborough 🦔 @ITVBorder
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ITV News Border
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Never work with children or animals, they say. 😂 Our reporter @LewisJWarner learnt that lesson after a spiky encounter with a hedgehog! #Feisty 🦔
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Lewis Warner
10 months
NEW: A motion by Birmingham Conservatives forcing the city council to provide regular updates on the ongoing financial crisis has passed full council. Cllr Alden said: “…they can no longer hide from scrutiny, no longer run from being held accountable.”
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Lewis Warner
2 years
I’ve got the top stories across the Midlands in a few minutes on @GMB - beautifully produced by @Bronmills & @CiaranFitz_ @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Wow 😢 Watching this you can feel the pride this man has for his son. Aakif and his dad were the victims of a serious hit-and-run during his GCSE exams. @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
7 months
He also turned up late, with the other candidates standing on stage waiting for his arrival. He must have been in the building less than 5 minutes.
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Congrats to @NatalieLaylor for shooting her first live for @itvcentral ! All under the watchful eye of @iamalexsheppard 👏🏼
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Lewis Warner
7 months
She’s let the secret out! My laptop isn’t even real, it’s playmobil!
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BBC Bristol
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*Fake typing activated* 😅
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Lewis Warner
5 months
At least we know what happens when RTD takes acid #DoctorWho #WildBlueYonder
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Lewis Warner
3 years
This is giving off major GB News presenter announcement vibes…
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BBC Eurovision
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Meet the professional jury who will award 50% of the points on behalf of the UK at the #Eurovision Grand Final tonight! 🔹Nicki Chapman 🔸Tom Aspaul 🔹Michelle Gayle 🔸Aisha Jawando 🔹Ross Gautreau
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Lewis Warner
3 months
Great day talking about Chinatown development in Birmingham. Catch up on ITV X! Happy Luna New Year! 🎇
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Plans underway to develop Birmingham's Chinese Quarter into an official Chinatown like other cities | By @LewisJWarner Watch the full story on @ITVX :
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Lewis Warner
9 months
We’re live tonight onboard a canal boat in Birmingham reporting on fears the network may close as the Government cuts funding to @CanalRiverTrust More:
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7 months
NEW: Labour confirm they are ‘fairly confident’ of a win in Tamworth - result expected soon @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
5 years
🗓 It’s been one year since I joined @itvnews ! I’ve worked with some amazingly talented journalists across two regions, as a producer ( @ITVCentral ) and now a reporter ( @ITVBorder ). #ITVNews #journalism #TV
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4 years
I’m actually in pain - this isn’t funny
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IC✨
4 years
Did anyone else see that bloke from ITV fall on his arse in town?😂
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Lewis Warner
1 year
In the gallery for the return of ‘ITV 1’ to @itvcentral (Yes, I’m a geek)
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Lewis Warner
10 months
EXCLUSIVE: The opening of Birmingham's three new railway stations has been forced back. Moseley, Kings Heath and Stirchley were scheduled to open this year but have been delayed until the end of 2024. The discovery of badgers is partially to blame.
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Today was totally eye-opening. Sindh is one of the worst provinces to be devastated by flooding in Pakistan. We'll be showcasing what aid workers from the Midlands have been doing to help over the next few days on @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
3 years
When the programme makes it on air
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Hannah McNulty
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@LewisJWarner ⁩ is a whole mood
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2 years
Up early for ITV ‘snooze’ this morning 😴 Join me for the top stories in the Midlands on @GMB
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11 months
NEW: I’ve spoken with the best friend of one of the students killed in Nottingham. He has been described as very kind and very funny - always up for a laugh. He was popular among peers and involved in sport societies. More:
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Villa fans watching the match in Birmingham celebrate a late first half goal that could see @AVFCOfficial promoted to the @premierleague #AVFCvDCFC #Villa #Derby @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
1 year
Take a chance on @MammaMiaMusical at @WolvesGrand ! It’s only the interval and it’s already a Super trooper!
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Lewis Warner
1 year
Last shift of 2022 complete ✅ BUSY year for news. 2023, we’re coming for you.
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Live on @itvnews in a moment talking about the heatwave and how to stay safe in the sun! ☀️
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7 months
Here’s a look behind the scenes at the by-election count in Tamworth. Ballot boxes have arrived - we’re in for a long night. @itvcentral Read:
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Lewis Warner
6 months
Your new @itvcentral hosts… or bring your family to work day?
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Lewis Warner
4 years
Go on then... everyone else is doing it. This was me a decade ago - still at school and rocking a stonking haircut! Now I’ve got the job I’ve always wanted. But what will I think about my current trim in 10 years time? #10yearchallenege
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Lewis Warner
4 years
📲 Today we found out that both the Scottish and English track and trace apps don’t work simultaneously on one phone - causing a problem for people who regularly cross the border. (Excuse my smashed phone 😂) @ITVborder
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Lewis Warner
4 years
DUMFRIES FLOOD: The River Nith has burst its banks. The Whitesands is closed and people are returning to protect their businesses. @ITVborder
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Lewis Warner
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EXCLUSIVE: Birmingham Pride organisers are concerned the LGBTQ+ event will be "forced out" of the city centre and away from the Gay Village to make way for proposed new offices and flats. @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
3 years
BREAKING: Owen Paterson has decided to resign as the MP for North Shropshire, saying: "I will remain a public servant but outside the cruel world of politics." @ITVCentral
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Lewis Warner
4 years
Happy Birthday @ITVborder ! 🥳 🎉
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TV Live
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#OnThisDay 1961: Border Television began broadcasting.
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Had such a warm welcome from people in Karachi today. Everyone has been very helpful. I’ll be in Pakistan 🇵🇰 for a week travelling to some of the worst affected flood areas reporting on the work of aid workers from the Midlands. @itvcentral
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Lewis Warner
1 year
NEW: 2 men have been charged with the murder of Cody Fisher who died after being stabbed at a nightclub in Digbeth on Boxing Day. Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, have also been charged with affray. @ITVCentral
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BREAKING: The boys who died after falling through the ice have been named. Brothers Finlay, 8, and Samuel Butler, 6, and their cousin Thomas Stewart, 11, were pulled from the freezing water and rushed to hospital. Jack Johnson, 10, also tragically died.
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Happy 10th Birthday to my fave TV news blooper! Who needs commas?
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Lewis Warner
2 years
BY-ELECTION UPDATE: The polls have closed in the North Shropshire by-election. A result is expected by 4am. I’ll have updates from the count throughout the night.
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Lewis Warner
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Massively proud of all the @itvcentral team behind our special edition on council finances tonight. Tough times ahead for people right across the Midlands as local authorities cut services and hike taxes. 💻: You can catch up on our programme here:
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Lewis Warner
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And we're live... 💻 @itvcentral programmes, exclusive stories and extended interviews now available on @ITVX Here's a look at our new news 'rail' as we're calling it. Select 'Central' for Midlands news: Well done to @kavi_patel 👏
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Lewis Warner
5 months
WARNING Do not attempt to speak to me for the next hour. Thank you 🙏 #DoctorWho #DrWho
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Lewis Warner
5 years
Watching this man made me want to get into TV news! 📺 Thank you, and Happy 80th Birthday Sir Trevor McDonald! 🎉
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Lewis Warner
4 years
Meanwhile on the Scotland/England border... independence supporters have gathered to say Scotland is being dragged out of the EU against its will. Divisions still strong. @ITVborder #BrexitDay #EU
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Lewis Warner
2 years
Aid workers from the Midlands-based charity Muslim Hands are helping thousands of people in Pakistan who've been displaced by the recent flooding. Full report on @itvcentral at 6PM
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Lewis Warner
3 years
Tonight’s live left my toes feeling a tad wet 🐟 Watch:
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Lewis Warner
4 years
I’ll remember Caroline Flack for brightening up my Saturday mornings as a kid presenting TMI with @samandmarktv ! Funny, warm and hugely talented. R.I.P 📸 @BBC
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Lewis Warner
3 years
It’s 20 past 10 and I’m already seeing pictures of pints on Instagram stories 🍺
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Lewis Warner
5 years
From now on this is the only way to report on flooding...
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Lewis Warner
4 years
Great evening at the #RTSAwards for the North East & Borders! 🥂 Congratulations @itvtynetees on the big win!🥇| @RTSNETB
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Lewis Warner
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It’s been a while since saw the inside of an office. Back in the News Editor chair today at @ITVborder
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