Afternoons on BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Derby and BBC Radio Nottingham. Husband, father. Too much time spent in old cars. And boats. All thoughts my own!
Leicester
Joined July 2009
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Ben Jackson retweeted
Another great episode of @9amben’s brilliant @BBCLeicester series Secret Leicestershire looking at the Leicester Balloon Riot of 1864 in Vicky Park !. @visit_leicester @DocMediaCentre bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0myv3…
Ben Jackson retweeted
Did you hear Canon Emma on @BBCLeicester?
It was great to talk with Ben Jackson @9amben for his latest Secret Leicestershire episode on the 450-year-old love story that took place in Sign Language, right here at Leicester Cathedral.
Listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n07w…
Ben Jackson retweeted
Just had a lovely chat with @9amben on @BBCLeicester radio about a planned Bagpuss film!
It will be made by Birmingham-based @ThreewiseEnt & has received investment via the West Midlands IP Fund
Find out more here & take a full listen on catch up too!
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrj…
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It’s Red Arrows Day. They are flying North at 12.58pm on the county border reaching Leicester itself at 12.59pm Rothley 1pm then turning West over Coalville at 1.01pm! Don’t miss them!
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Rainfall figures for Leicestershire. Since February 1st just 38% of the expected total.
West Midlands just 40%. So we are missing 2/3 of the expected rainfall!
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STOLEN
1920 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost
Chassis No 39EE
Registration U5694
With 6 wheel trailer from Orsett Hall Hotel near Tilbury Docks last night approx 22:30pm 25/6
Owner Bryan Filton
07802 766595
PLEASE SHARE
Ben Jackson retweeted
A new episode of the Car Park King: Richard III - The Richard III effect, now available on BBC Sounds
@BBCLeicester @BBCSounds @9amben
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kywj…
Ben Jackson retweeted
As we approach the 10th anniversary of Richard III's reinterment, @BBCLeicester and @9amben look at the impact his discovery has had on our city! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kywj…
Ben Jackson retweeted
Inspiring people and their stories. I love to spread the word. Here’s Ian’s fund-raising success, raising money for @RainbowsHospice following the tragic death of his 7 week old grandson. Rad more at Bramblegarden.com. #gardening #charity #fundraising #gardens
Ben Jackson retweeted
Leicestershire and Rutland Weather Warning.
A small but vigorous Low pressure area could give us some very strong winds ( 50mph plus) and heavy rain this evening as it moves NE. It will affect an area of about 50 miles across at one time as it moves Northeast.
Ben Jackson retweeted
Latest Windgusts
Nottingham 58mph
East Midlands 58mph
Sutton Bonington 48mph
Mountsorrel 43mph
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Winds are continuing to increase in the East Midlands
Nottingham Watnall 58mph
East Midlands Airport 55mph
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⚠️ Breaking news - Leicestershire firefighters have rescued 17 people today, and had over 200 calls related to flooding.
Get the latest updates here: bbc.in/41WE13H
Ben Jackson retweeted
**Traffic Update** | 08:22 | Please avoid the island connecting M69, M1 and A5460 (also known as Whichway Island) due to major flooding.
Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many Thanks.
Ben Jackson retweeted
A massive amount of rain overnight. 27mm adding to 12mm yesterday so 39mm in 24 hours
Ben Jackson retweeted
Wow what a weather day it has been. We must be straddling the warm and cold airmass. This is unbelievable! Have never witnessed this!🥹Have you ever seen a temperature graph like this!
