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Radio & TV news & sport in six decades. BBC Midlands Today, Good Morning Anne & Nick, TV-am, ITV Sport. Ex chairman Luton Town. Derbyshire CCC. Views my own.

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4 years
After 11 years, we’ve finally tied the knot ! Now officially Mr and Mrs Owen .
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7 years
Message to the person who stole my shoes when I was on the bouncy castle. For goodness sake, grow up!
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10 months
I can barely believe that Trevor Francis has left us. I’d known him for about fifty years and he’d become a good friend. I am so shocked and deeply saddened. A top man and a brilliant footballer. RIP Trev and thanks for the memories.
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2 years
@peterjamesuk Had a slightly similar situation in Gibraltar once. Walked into a shop & owner was watching recording of Good Morning with Anne & Nick. Looked up, saw me and nearly fell off his legs!
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4 years
Happy 60th birthday to my lovely wife Vicki x
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2 years
She’s brought me untold happiness. Happy second wedding anniversary to my wonderful wife Vicki. X
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5 years
Devastated to be overlooked for Love Island again.
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Nick Owen
1 year
Morning all fellow Luton fans. Have a truly wonderful day. πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘πŸ™β˜€οΈ
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3 years
What a wretched day this is. A treasured friend has left us. RIP John Challis. Thanks for a wonderful friendship and fabulous shared experiences.
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11 months
My wonderful Vicki and I on our wedding day three years ago today. Here’s to many more happy years!
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Nick Owen
4 years
@richardosman Ha! A friend of mine stole a load of calendars! He got twelve months.
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Nick Owen
5 years
Simply wonderful ! Can barely believe it after such a torrid decade or so for our beloved football club. Very special moment. Thrilled. And proud. And shaking. And about to go on TV to read the news. And trying to control my frantic phone. Going berserk!
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5 years
It’s official! @LutonTown have been promoted to the @SkyBetChamp ! #EFL | #LTFC
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Nick Owen
2 months
Such sad news about the passing of Joan Morecambe, Eric's beloved widow. Such a lovely person to know, full of humour, dignity and the utmost charm. She lost Eric way back in 1984 and now she has moved on too. It would be so good to think that they are together again. RIP Joan.
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Nick Owen
4 years
So incredibly chuffed tonight. Well done Luton Town FC! What a brilliant run after lockdown. Well done the players, well done Nathan Jones and well done the board for having the b*lls to appoint him. Barely believable turnaround.
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Nick Owen
4 years
Is it my imagination or does gin o'clock seem to be getting earlier every day?
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Nick Owen
5 years
Exactly 50 years ago today, I started life as a journalist, a trainee on the Doncaster Evening Post. Exciting and extremely happy times. I was over the moon, albeit overshadowed by a couple of blokes who were actually on it!
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Nick Owen
5 months
I can’t help thinking about @LutonTown capt Tom Lockyer at the moment. The events on the field @afcbournemouth on Saturday were simply shocking . The response from players, fans, medics & officials exemplary, the wider football world incredibly supportive. Get well soon Tom.
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Nick Owen
2 years
Football can be so cruel. Truly excellent dominating performance by Luton tonight, deserved to win but Huddersfield snatch it in the dying minutes. Good luck to them in the play off final.Proud of Luton Town’s astonishing surge out of the Conference to the Championship play offs.
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Nick Owen
6 years
On this day,60 yrs ago,my father took me to my 1st football match,at Luton.The fire was lit&still burns as brightly,after decades of exhilarating highs & devastating lows. My 4 children became hooked,my grandchildren are now going.Thanks, Bertie Owen, for a life changing moment.
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Nick Owen
7 months
First game at Kenilworth Road since before my operation . Wonderful day and great to catch grand daughter Martha with my boy Tim just before kick off.
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Nick Owen
2 years
Remembering our special friend, John Challis, who would have been 80 today. So many happy times together.
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Nick Owen
5 years
So happy!
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9 months
All my father’s fault. Sixty five years ago today he took me to my first football match, Luton v Leeds. Led me to a life of supreme joy and abject despair, with just about every emotion in between. Wouldn’t have had it any other way. Football fans the world over will understand.
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Nick Owen
8 months
Thanks to all my wonderful work colleagues who made such a fuss of my return. I was stunned! And thanks to everyone kind enough to send cards while I have been away. I can assure you they are greatly appreciated.
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Joanne Malin
8 months
He’s back and @nickowentv loved his @bbcmtd return - with the crew from @bbcwm joining in. I cried but he was luckily all smiles.
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Nick Owen
6 years
It’s been a long old season, full of outstanding, exhilarating performances with a few stumbles on the way, but we’re there. Promoted. The dark days seem a long way behind us. Brilliant. Well done, all. So proud and happy tonight.
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Nick Owen
5 years
After 60 years supporting Luton Town FC, this a truly wonderful moment. Thrilled for all my fellow fans and for the officials at the club who’ve worked so hard to make this happen. Thank you.
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5 years
CONFIRMED: PLANNING PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR POWER COURT!!!!!!!
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Nick Owen
4 years
Desperately sorry to hear of the death of Lynn Faulds-Wood. A terrible shock. A valued friend and colleague in the earliest days of breakfast television at TV-am. My thoughts and condolences with old mate John Stapleton, Lynn's husband, and son Nick.
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Nick Owen
9 months
RIP Sir Michael Parkinson. A hero from my younger days in journalism to a colleague and friend. We even shared an office for a time at TV-am. A broadcasting giant and great man. Such a terribly sad day. Thoughts with Mary and the family.
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Nick Owen
5 years
Wonderful moment for Luton Town FC and for the town itself. Historic moment. Onwards and upwards. Well done Gary Sweet and all who’ve worked so hard to make this happen. Historic moment. So thrilled.
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Nick Owen
1 month
Really proud of Luton Town FC tonight at Arsenal, despite defeat. The squad devastated by injuries to some 12 senior players, they had two keepers on the bench plus four teenagers , including a schoolboy. Brave effort in such trying circumstances. Makes you proud to be a Hatter!
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Nick Owen
3 years
Good afternoon from Kinver Edge, south Staffs.
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Nick Owen
1 year
My folks, sadly no longer with us, would have loved watching this Coronation. Really miss them today.
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Nick Owen
5 years
On this historic night for Luton Town, huge thanks to the players, coaches, manager Mick H , staff, investors and die hard fellow fans. All played a part and done so much to lift us back into the Championship.
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Nick Owen
4 years
No groaner today out of respect for my best friend. We buried him this morning after he died suddenly four weeks ago. He came to our village as a young constable in 1974 & never left. Eeerily quiet ceremony on a breezy hillside. So poignant. RIP Geoff.
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Nick Owen
5 years
Thank you!
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5 years
Nick Owen is 72 today, Happy Birthday Nick πŸŽ‚
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Nick Owen
4 years
RIP Frank Bough. I regarded him as the ultimate broadcaster who combined news and sport brilliantly. Whatever the scandals that broke around him, he was an inspiration to me when I started in tv more than 40 years ago.
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Nick Owen
1 year
Still pinching myself after the play off final yesterday. Talking about it on BBC Breakfast at about 8.30. Penalties are cruel, aren’t they?
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Nick Owen
7 years
Thanks for the staggering response about my shoes and the bouncy castle. Police have now asked me to look at their brogues gallery tomorrow
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Nick Owen
4 years
Absolutely sensational news. At last, Luton Town Football Club can go ahead with building a brand new stadium. I've been waiting for this moment since 1958!
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HattersNews.co.uk πŸ’™
4 years
@LutonTown 's plans to build a new stadium at #PowerCourt and mixed use scheme at #NewlandsPark can finally go ahead after the High Court confirmed Capital & Regional have failed to appeal the decision not to grant a Judicial Review into the plans. ▢️ #COYH
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Nick Owen
4 years
Shattering news about former BBC colleague Steve Lee. Always seemed so fit, yet he’s gone. Can’t believe it. First class sports broadcaster and always good company. RIP Steve.
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Nick Owen
2 years
Shocking news about former ITV colleague Bob Hall. Terribly sad. RIP Bob
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Nick Owen
2 years
Such an honour to be awarded an honorary doctorate from @GylesB1 Chancellor of the University of Chester today at St.Chads, Shrewsbury courtesy of @ucshrewsbury @uochester Thank you
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Nick Owen
4 years
Amazing the people who come and interrupt you when you are trying to do some work ⁦ @joelycett ⁩
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Nick Owen
1 year
Made it! Four Luton loving Owens under the arch.
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Nick Owen
4 years
Nathan J back at LTFC. Fans,right up to the boardroom, were incensed when he left & how.I was too,but I applaud his return at this crucial time.He's contrite,the hatchet's buried:he's the best man for the job.Please get behind him for the sake of a club that'll outlive us all.
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Nick Owen
6 years
Utterly devastated to hear of the death of Cyrille Regis. Wonderful footballer, a pioneer and, above all, absolute gent. Known him 40 years. RIP.
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Nick Owen
4 years
And so the new season gets under way....
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Nick Owen
3 years
Oh no. Devastating news that Greavesie has died. Dear, dear Jimmy. What a great man and fantastic colleague on ITV Sport, TV-am and Good Morning with Anne and Nick. Shattering.
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Jonathan Samuels
3 years
Sad news this morning - Former England, Tottenham and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves has died at the age of 81.
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Nick Owen
4 years
Absolutely shattered about the death of Bob Willis. Knew him for well over forty years and I have such happy memories of fun times, particularly in the 70s and 80s. Feel desperately sad tonight and my thoughts go out to the family. RIP Bob.
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Nick Owen
5 years
Filming at Molineux today, alongside the legend that is Billy Wright, who just happened to give me my first job in television 41 years ago and thus changed the course of my life. Forever grateful to you, Bill!
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Nick Owen
5 years
They have just played Bring Me Sunshine. So special!
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The Morecambe & Wise Archive πŸ‘“πŸŒžβ™₯️
5 years
Congratulations Luton Town FC League One Champions...well done Sunshines! πŸŒžπŸ‘“ @LutonTown @nickowentv #EricMorecambe #LutonTown
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Nick Owen
7 years
I am overwhelmed by the response to the news that I am stepping down as chairman of Luton Town. Thanks very much for so many kind remarks.
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Nick Owen
4 years
The absolute greatest. My hero.
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Geoff Cox
4 years
Gone, but not forgotten. The late, great Eric Morecambe, comedian, Luton Town fan and club director who would have lifted the spirits of everyone in a crisis. Eric was born on this day 94 years ago (May 14, 1926) and was only 58 when he died on May 28, 1984.
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Nick Owen
4 years
During lockdown, I’ve been learning from a friend how to guess the weight of dogs. I picked up a few pointers yesterday.
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Nick Owen
3 years
Just seen a perfume advert for Eternity. Went on for ever.
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Nick Owen
1 year
@EveAinsworth Yes, can’t shake the bug off even after nearly two weeks. Thought the cough had gone, but now it seems to back with a vengeance.
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Nick Owen
1 year
@NoContextBrits @nationalrailenq Going away on holiday or just a day tripper?
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Nick Owen
5 years
So there I was, having lunch with two of my grand daughters, when who rocks up? The old rocker himself Dave Hill of Slade. Great to catch up with the old boy! We’ll all be hearing that Christmas song soon!
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Nick Owen
5 years
She’s back from Australia for good!
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5 years
Happy new year from Vicki and Nick x
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Nick Owen
2 years
May I just say thanks to all @bbcmtd and regional tv viewers as a whole for again giving us the biggest audience for the whole of tv in England last night? That's the 6.30 slot on BBC 1. Again,thank you.
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Nick Owen
4 years
God bless you Dame Vera Lynn for all that you meant to my parents' generation when your beautiful voice travelled on crackly radios across the miles, here and abroad, to give comfort to men and women who had no idea whether ever again they'd meet their loved ones. RIP
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Nick Owen
7 months
Shock news today that Slade legend Noddy Holder was given 6 months to live when diagnosed with cancer five years ago. After intensive treatment he is still here and ok. I talk to his wife Suzan on @bbcmtd this evening. BBC 1 6.30 Sky 956
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4 years
Groaner Day four
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Nick Owen
4 years
@theJeremyVine Birmingham by a mile, Jeremy. Astonishing number of huge bands to emerge from the city, including Spencer Davis, The Move, ELO, Black Sabbath, Moody Blues, Duran Duran, UB40.
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Nick Owen
3 years
Good morning!
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Nick Owen
3 years
Look what I was given for my birthday to go with mini statue of Eric! Says it all!
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The Morecambe & Wise Archive πŸ‘“πŸŒžβ™₯️
3 years
@nickowentv Have a lovely day!
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Nick Owen
7 years
Shattering news about Graham Taylor. Known him nearly 40 yrs. Absolute gent, great company, truly good man.So sad tonight.
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Nick Owen
5 years
John Still.A towering figure in the history of Luton Town.He united the club when sections were riven with conflict, bitterness and despair.He turned us round with flair, humour and bonhomie. An absolutely pivotal factor in our resurgence. Thank you, John, happy retirement.
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Nick Owen
3 years
A tremendous honour to be asked to unveil the plaque. Pebble Mill studios mean so much to me & many more who worked there in its 33 year history. I started my broadcasting career there in 1973 & learnt so much. Forever grateful and proud to be part of its history.
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3 years
A new blue plaque on the Pebble Mill site, home of BBC Birmingham, @bbcmtd and @bbcwm for many years, has been unveiled by our very own @nickowentv 😍
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3 years
Remembering this great man on Father’s Day. An inspiration to generations of schoolboys, huge influence on me, much loved husband, father& grandfather. And a Luton fan! Think of him and miss him every day.
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2 years
The view from here! Dec 23 2021. Happy Christmas everyone. Here’s to a happy and healthy new year. We need it!
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4 years
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3 years
Ha! Happy days!
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3 years
Good Morning Britain - 1985 with Nick and Anne
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Nick Owen
4 years
I’ve just watched A Hard Day’s Night for the first time in decades. Transported me gloriously back to my teenage years. You have to have been there to understand the excitement of it all.The Beatles were simply sensational. Feel quite churned up after reliving it all.
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Nick Owen
3 years
Here’s to the new cricket season, starting on Thursday!
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Nick Owen
5 years
Simply awesome!
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5 years
πŸ“Έ HATTERS HISTORY BOYS! #COYH
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Nick Owen
5 years
One of my very first heroes. Goalkeeper Ron Baynham who played for Luton in the 50s and 60s. Wearing his old England blazer today. I am almost speechless! He is 90 in June. Met him ahead of today’s game v Blackpool.
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4 years
Groaner alert!
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Nick Owen
5 years
My oldest and youngest Andy and Jenny in the Birmingham sunshine today. God bless β€˜em!
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Nick Owen
3 years
So sorry to hear that Lionel Blair has passed away. Always good company and great guest on the breakfast sofa at TV-am and Good Morning with Anne and Nick. RIP Lionel
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Nick Owen
6 years
Unbelievable weather today! Spot of gardening, then a spell of sunbathing with the old shirt off. A last chance for my rippling six pack to catch a few golden rays. Sorry, no pix in case Twitter crashed. 😎
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2 years
@irbishi That catch from Stubbs was something else!
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Nick Owen
7 years
The look that says we've just scored two in the last five mins & our keeper's saved a penalty!
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Nick Owen
3 years
So terribly sad to hear about Dame Barbara. What a character and lovely person. Great company. Thoughts with Scott today.
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Nick Owen
5 years
RIP Gordon Banks. Such a good man. Never heard a word said against him. Privileged to have worked with him during World Cup 1990. Happy memories, terribly sad day.
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Nick Owen
7 years
To all Birmingham City fans tweeting me about Isaac Vassell,he's a very good striker. Fast, powerful and very hungry. Sad to see him go.
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Nick Owen
1 month
Thanks so much for joining us and supporting Jim. It was really good to remember our old mate Bob Willis who fell victim to this horrible disease. A report on BBC Midland Today @bbcmtd 6.30 BBC 1, Sky 956.
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Thoroughly enjoyed supporting my dear friend ⁦ @nickowentv ⁩ and all the other walkers at Edgbaston this morning…what a wonderful spirit throughout the groupπŸ‘πŸ‘watch out for Blue for Bob Day at Edgbaston and men GET YOURSELF CHECKED!!
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Nick Owen
3 years
Should have worn coats on a freezing night like this at Luton.
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Nick Owen
2 years
To those who voted, thank you. I am humbled!
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TV Live
2 years
BBC REGIONAL NEWS PRESENTER OF THE YEAR 1st: @RogerJ_01 2nd: @nickowentv 3rd: @SallyTaylor_tv
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Nick Owen
5 years
Really appreciate the thought in the email below, but worried I might fail the medical.... Dear Nick, We are excited to remind you that you have been nominated for the prestigious Business Woman of the Year Award 2019. You have just 1 week to complete your application.....
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Nick Owen
4 years
So sad to hear about the death of Nicholas Parsons. Showbiz to his fingertips. Such a kind, gentle man, always entertaining, fascinating company and so versatile, going back to those hilarious days as sidekick to Arthur Haynes. Privilege to have known him. RIP Nicholas.
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8 months
Celebrating my wife Vicki’s birthday with our friends at Black Sabbath the Ballet.
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Nick Owen
2 years
Thank you!
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BBC News Midlands
2 years
Congratulations to our colleague @nickowentv , who was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his outstanding contribution to broadcasting by University Centre Shrewsbury. He received the award from @GylesB1 , the Chancellor of the @uochester . (1/3)
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Nick Owen
8 months
Thanks Jo.
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Joanne Malin
8 months
Me with his cardboard cutout BUT the real deal is back tonight @nickowentv presenting Midlands Today. 6.30 BBC1 can’t wait @bbcmtd
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4 years
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5 years
New co-presenter? Studio visit from daughter Jenny. @jowen88
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