🗞️I’ve just completed my first day
@PA
as a social media journalist! If you have a story, you can reach me on hannah.cottrell
@pa
.media or drop me a DM. Looking forward to writing for a great desk! ✍🏼
A nine-year-old boy who raised £1.8 million for charity has said he is “so happy and proud” to be honoured by the hospital that saved his life
My latest for
@PA
@Craigwgs92
Hi Craig, I hope you're well! I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. I saw your post about the James Blunt museum - would you mind sending me a DM about this for a quick chat? Many thanks, Hannah
A sports commentator is to run and cycle from John O’Groats to Land’s End to commemorate the lives of four friends who all died within the last two years.
Great to speak with
@robwalkertv
for
@PA
about his upcoming challenge!🏃♂️🚴♂️
Israa has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the costs of securing her daughter a visa to get to the UK. The donations are currently closed because they reached their target but please watch this space for further details on her campaign.
Thousands of Harry Potter fans have braved the rail strikes on Friday to gather at King’s Cross station in London for the annual Back to Hogwarts Day 🧙♂️🪄(via
@PA
)
A group of bowel cancer patients have paid tribute to George Alagiah amid a campaign for better treatment options in the UK for a mutation of the disease - my latest for
@PA
The co-owner of The Stonewall Inn in New York City said she and a group of people “saved history” when they purchased the LGBT+ bar where the Stonewall riots began
My latest for
@PA
this
#PrideMonth
A “Cinderella hunt” is under way for the owner of a pair of broken shoes left outside a Lancaster repair shop which have now been fixed by the store’s owner - my latest for
@PA
@obbsie
Hi Chris - I hope you're well and I'm glad no one was hurt. I'm a journalist from
@myldn
looking into this incident. Would we be able to use this image and the other one you shared in our coverage please, with full credit to you/the original photographer? Many thanks.
Parents of a three-year-old waiting for a multi-organ transplant have created a campaign to place 230 dolls in children’s hospitals around the country, representing more than 230 UK children awaiting organ donation
My latest for
@PA
Really enjoyed writing this tale today about busker Jesse Geaney who left his guitar at a bus stop and was reunited with the instrument less than 24 hours later thanks to the “power of social media” (via
@PA
)
One of the National Trust’s longest serving gardeners has reflected on his 41 years on the job ahead of retiring next week, saying: “The garden is my office, really” - via
@PA
A fun one today! 🌳
It was brilliant to speak with
@robwalkertv
again today as he has just completed his challenge to cycle and run from John O'Groats to Land's End in memory of his four absent friends and to fundraise for
@BrainTumourOrg
and
@jessiemaytrust
- for
@PA
A Palestinian single mother living in the UK has said she feels “helpless” as her young daughter remains trapped in Gaza suffering “psychological trauma” amid a brief reprieve from the sound of bombing
My latest for
@PA
🧵
An artist who is holding a solo exhibition in Glasgow on Saturday credits her father and brother, who both died within the last 10 years, for inspiring her to pursue a career in painting
My latest for
@PA
The former club president of Doncaster Rovers Belles has reflected on the progression of Lionesses captain Millie Bright, saying: "You could see right from the beginning the quality that she had" - my latest
@PA
for the
#FIFAWWC
Members of a group of about 30 British tourists stuck in Israel with their church have said they can hear bombs from their hotel in Jerusalem as they await a flight out of the country
My latest for
@PA
Twin sisters studying for PhDs at Oxford and Cambridge are set to face off in
@theboatrace
as they row for opposing teams for the very first time (via
@PA
)
A newly-wed couple celebrating their honeymoon on Rhodes have spoken of their “traumatic” experience of being evacuated from their hotel amid “intense” smoke and the sound of a child screaming: “I don’t want to die”- for
@PA
The club president of a university football club said the “Lionesses are paving the way” for young girls to have a career in women’s football - via
@PA
I spoke to
@ian_umney
, a British father whose hopes to take his family back to their home in Ukraine have been dashed by almost two years of war - as part of a series with my team
@PA
A geography teacher from Birmingham who was on holiday in Italy when Storm Ciaran swept across the region said she “didn’t realise how bad the storm was going to be”
My latest for
@PA
Great speaking with Billy Thompson about his plans to beat the current record for camping outside - which is three years - on his one year milestone, as well as hearing about his fundraising plans for Emmaus (via
@PA
)
A British woman was denied passage through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt again on Saturday as her mother in the UK spoke of how foreign nationals in Gaza are “being used as bargaining chips”
My latest for
@PA
Firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue Service have told of the “devastation” they have witnessed in Morocco as they helped a dog from the rubble on Wednesday
My latest for
@PA
Rob is fundraising for two incredible charities - The Brain Tumour Charity and Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home.
Looking forward to hearing how it all goes! Good luck Rob🍾
Two magnet fishermen from Somerset have “become hooked” on their pastime of using professional magnets to trawl riverbeds, finding a dagger from the Second World War and a grapeshot canon ball from the Civil War
For
@PA_Real_Life
A gamer from London has completed his challenge to visit all the paintings and statues from Animal Crossing: New Horizons in real life, in a venture which has taken him across three continents, 10 countries and 17 cities (via
@PA
)
Tony Hudgell was surprised on Thursday with a ceiling tile depicting him as an astronaut in a new space-themed unit at Evelina London Children’s Hospital – which £500,000 of his fundraising has gone towards
Israa Aljaish came to Scotland in September 2022 to study for a Masters degree in International Education at the University of St Andrews, and had to leave five-year-old Marlin in the care of her grandmother, Amal Aljaish
@Teovandenbroeke
Hi Teo, I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. I've just sent you a DM about this - let me know if you're free for a chat! Many thanks and all the best.
His mother Paula told me: "It’s just lovely that he’s part of that building in an everlasting legacy there and I’m so proud.
“You always want to help the hospital that helped your child – the hospital is so important to us and it saved his life"
The Barbenheimer rivalry was brought to life at the 2024 Academy Awards as Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling took to the stage at the ceremony to roast each other
@AlfMulligan
Hi Alfie, I hope you are okay. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Would you be able to send me a DM when you get the chance? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
@ly0nsd3n
Hi Ross, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@raceyamanda
Hi Amanda, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post regarding RAAC, would you mind sending me a DM for a quick chat? Many thanks, Hannah
@tomglazed
Hi Tom, I hope you are okay. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I saw your post about Exeter Airport, would you mind sending me a DM for a quick chat? Many thanks, Hannah
@vmlinuz
Hi there, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@historymatt
Hi Matthew, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post regarding RAAC in your son's school, would you mind sending me a DM for a quick chat? Thanks, Hannah
A Palestinian-Ukrainian student living in Scotland has said she is “desperate” to get her younger sister evacuated from Gaza as “every second and minute is a threat on her life” (via
@PA
from a few days ago)
Ryan Gosling performed a hilarious rendition of I’m Just Ken at the Oscars, which began with him serenading Margot Robbie and ended with a full-blown sing-along with director Greta Gerwig and co-star America Ferrera
@earley462
Hi Steve, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@foodmakersteve
Hi Steve, I hope this finds you well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@1StevieKilner
Hi Steve, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@stephwritesstuf
Hi Steph, I hope this finds you well and I'm very sorry to read that you lost your job to AI. Would it be possible to have a chat about this for
@PA
? If so, my messages are open - many thanks and all the best.
@Annagoge
Hi Anna, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Would you mind DMing/following me back for a chat about your work in understanding dementia? My messages are open below if so. Thanks, Hannah
Ian said his "world fell apart" when he received a call from his wife, on February 24 2022, telling him of Russia’s invasion.
He travelled to Ukraine to be with his family - a journey which went viral when he posted it on TikTok - and they returned to the UK 11 days later
@covstevehammer
Hi there, hope this message finds you well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency -I saw you bumped into Said Benrahma last night! Could you send me a DM about this? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
He told me he wants his son to know "yes, you are British, but you’re Ukrainian first" and he hopes to return to their home in Nikopol "when it's safe to do so"
@KateCashmore
Hi Kate, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post regarding HS2 and your wedding venue, sorry to see this. Would you mind sending me a DM for a chat? Many thanks, Hannah
@SuperStevie268
Hi there, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@ambridge2020
Hi Stephen, I hope you are safe. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Could you send me a DM regarding your images of the fire in Leeds? My messages are open if so - many thanks and all the best.
@blackoutbedford
Hi David, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@richardw1970
Hi Richard, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
🚨The latest in the search for missing mum Nicola Bulley as Lancashire Police are holding a press conference at 11:30am on Wednesday morning to update the public
@GingerHanYun
Hi Hannah, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post regarding Donanemab following the announcement today - could we chat further about this? Let me know if so and I'll pass my email over. Many thanks and all the best, Hannah
@CityofSanctuary
Hi there, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post about children drawing pictures to send to refugee centres - could we chat further about this? Let me know if so. Many thanks and all the best, Hannah
@Dylan_Phillips1
Hi Dylan, I hope you are okay. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I saw your post about the travel disruption you are facing this evening, would you mind sending me a DM for a quick chat? Thanks, Hannah
@IWW72
Hi Ian, thanks for getting back! If you wanted to chat further, please feel free to drop me a line via email on hannah.cottrell
@pa
.media - many thanks!
@LukeelkinsTV
Hi Luke, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post about not being able to get to Brighton Pride - would you mind sending me a DM to chat further? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@EmmDonald
Hi Emma, I hope you are well. I’m a journalist
@PA
. I spotted your post regarding the disruption to your family's flight, would you be able to send me a DM to chat further? Many thanks and all the best, Hannah
@iamruthpainter
Hi Ruth, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@KenBarn90989771
Hi Ken, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@PFHRichard
Hi Richard, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@AyeshaH46828557
Hi Ayesha, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Would you mind sending me a DM about your post regarding the incident in Long Ditton? My messages are open if so. Many thanks, Hannah
@howard_nt
Hi Helen, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Would you be able to drop me a DM for a quick chat about the queue at Wimbledon? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
@LiamScullyPhoto
Hi Liam, I am a reporter for
@myldn
- I was wondering if you would like to speak to me about these issues regarding your home. My DMs are open so you can reach me there. I hope you and your family are ok.
@Citizen_baker
Hi John, I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. I see you're in Istanbul for the Champions League final - would you be able to send me a DM? Would be great to chat. Many thanks!
@clairelucashyp
Hi Claire, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. I sent you a DM a few days ago regarding a story with us and just thought I'd chase up in case you were interested. You can reach me via messages. Many thanks!
@WJBCREATIVE
Hi Whitney, I hope this finds you well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Could you send me a DM? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
@Romanov__92
@romanov_92
Привіт, сподіваюся, ти в безпеці. Я журналіст
@PA
. Чи могли б ви надіслати мені повідомлення про це? Мої DM відкриті. Велике дякую.
@nickjrenshaw
Hi Nick, I hope this message finds you well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Please could you send me a DM? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
@Gemis49Ernie
Hi Ernie, I hope you're well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Spotted a tweet about your first car, would you mind sending me a DM about this? My messages are open if so! Many thanks, Hannah
@ingemaarttv
Hi there, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist
@PA
. Would you mind sending me a DM about your journey to see Elton John tonight? My messages are open if so. Many thanks, Hannah
@urbandibley
Hi Helen, I am a reporter for
@myldn
and wondered if you wanted to speak to us about the problems you and your neighbours have been facing. Feel free to drop me a DM if so and we can discuss things further. All the best.
@AndreaSJones
Hi Andrea, thanks for getting back! My apologies, I thought I saw a post where you commented on the new treatment - great to hear you would like to chat however. If you wouldn't mind dropping me an email on hannah.cottrell
@pa
.media we can discuss further there - many thanks!
@Azeekhee
Hi Azeekheel, I hope this finds you well at this difficult time. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Could you send me a DM if you would feel up to speaking with me? My messages are open if so - many thanks.
@joybrenda
Hi Brenda, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately I am not covering this patch for MyLondon anymore but I will let you know if I see any updates. Alternatively keep an eye on the MyLondon website as they may be reporting on this. All the best.
@Crazyboiash
Hi Ashley, hope you're well! I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Could you drop me a message regarding your video of the storm over Wolverhampton last night? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
@antshep18
Hi Anthony, I hope you are well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Could you send me a DM regarding your video of the flooding in Yorkshire? My messages are open if so - many thanks!
@MrAlanSpencer
Hi Alan, I hope this finds you well. I'm a journalist for
@PA
, the UK's national news agency. Could you send me a DM? My messages are open if so. Many thanks and all the best.
Was a pleasure to speak to Wrexham artist Ady Medcalf over the weekend who has been painting portraits of local "legends" who have made their mark on the community (via
@PA
)