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Harry Acton

@HarryRActon

Journalist doing news things for @ITVMeridian on the South Coast. Find me on Bluesky: https://nitter.cf/t.co/TOX3hTWEe3

 By the sea, usually.
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Joined November 2015
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Me: Asks Google about capybaras and oranges on their head. Google: have you thought of asking this instead?
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Recently took a trip to Solent Airport at the old Daedalus navy base for Meridian. An extended feature was the result looking back at the past, but also to the future 👇 youtu.be/KqK_LRhwZno?si=qnGL…
Inside Solent Airport: The evolution of Daedalus

Inside Solent Airport: The evolution of Daedalus

Solent Airport in Hampshire is now busier than ever, after it was b...

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Doorbell camera captures moment three masked men attempt to break into Hayling Island homes | ITV News Meridian itv.com/news/meridian/2024-1…
Doorbell camera captures moment three masked men attempt to break into homes | ITV News

Doorbell camera captures moment three masked men attempt to break into homes | ITV News

After approaching the front door and ripping the doorbell off the wall, the gang then try and break into the property, before moving on to another home. | ITV News Meridian

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Dashcam captures Tesco lorry bursting into flames, leaving M25 and M26 closed. itv.com/news/meridian/2024-1…
Dashcam captures Tesco lorry bursting into flames, closing motorways | ITV News

Dashcam captures Tesco lorry bursting into flames, closing motorways | ITV News

Fire engulfed the Tesco lorry on Sunday night leaving witnesses in shock. | ITV News Meridian

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And to top it off the @O2 mast that covers my gym has been down for over a week too 😢
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Cheers @O2
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‘Beaking news’ on @itvmeridian tonight
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Cheers @O2
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Cheers windows update - I love losing access to iNews for the @itvmeridian late bulletin. Paper it is 📝
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Big night for @FarehamBC, as @FarehamLive officially opens 🎭
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Nice treat left for @AmandaPiperITV and I this morning at @itvmeridian HQ 🙃
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Out and about for Meridian today 👇
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Titchfield theatre built without full planning permission must close to the public following inquiry | ITV News Meridian itv.com/news/meridian/2024-0…
Inquiry rules theatre built without full planning permission must close | ITV News

Inquiry rules theatre built without full planning permission must close | ITV News

It has been ordered by the council to fill in the orchestra pit, dismantle the stage, remove the chairs and lights by October. | ITV News Meridian

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V grateful that ⁦@itvmeridian uses Mac’s right about now 😅 theguardian.com/australia-ne…
Slow recovery from IT outage begins as experts warn of future risks

Slow recovery from IT outage begins as experts warn of future risks

Fault in CrowdStrike caused airports, businesses and healthcare services to languish in ‘largest outage in history’

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Thank you to all those behind the scenes today that have made the media wall possible! It looks so simple but technically it’s been a huge challenge 🙏 thank you ⁦⁦@HarryRActon⁩ ⁦⁦@exitplaninvest⁩ ⁦@MeganSheath⁩ ⁦@LisaNicholsITV⁩
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If anything sums up the change in the South East this election, it's this 📍
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The deadline to register to vote is June 18 at 23:59 Here is everything you need to know about registering, voter ID and when the polls will open itv.com/news/2024-05-22/july…
July 4 General Election: How do you register to vote and do you need ID? | ITV News

July 4 General Election: How do you register to vote and do you need ID? | ITV News

The prime minister has announced there will be a General Election on July 4 this year, but how do you register to vote and do you need ID? ITV News explains. | ITV National News

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Thanks to those who allowed us access to the Fort Southwick tunnels to talk to Marie, who was working as a switchboard operator here in Portsmouth on D-Day. A special piece for @ITVX #DDay80
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My interview where we took former Wren Marie Scott back to the tunnels in Portsmouth where on D-Day she was working at the secret Allied HQ #DDay80 Thanks to super-producer @HarryRActon itv.com/watch/news/the-wwii-…
The WWII radio operator who worked deep underground near Portsmouth - Latest From ITV News

The WWII radio operator who worked deep underground near Portsmouth - Latest From ITV News

Watch the latest from ITV News - Marie Scott has returned to the tunnels where she received messages from troops on the French beaches - hear her story of D-Day

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Turned my hand to politics today as all eyes on the ‘blue wall’ for the upcoming election. My report ⬇️ itv.com/news/meridian/2024-0…
'I have other things I wish to do': Tory MP Sir John Redwood to stand down | ITV News

'I have other things I wish to do': Tory MP Sir John Redwood to stand down | ITV News

Former minister Sir John Redwood, who was first elected in Wokingham in 1987, has decided not to contest his seat on July 4. | ITV News Meridian

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Seems legit.
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Thunderstorms could bring disruption to southern parts of the UK overnight itv.com/news/meridian/2024-0…
Weather warning issued for 'disruptive' thunderstorms by Met Office | ITV News

Weather warning issued for 'disruptive' thunderstorms by Met Office | ITV News

The Met Office has issued multiple warnings for thunderstorms across southern England and Wales, which could bring disruption to many areas. | ITV News Meridian

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