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Noor Nanji

Culture reporter at BBC News.This is a selection of articles I have had published across the BBC. For more, just drop me a line.

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Latest Articles

London Marathon final finisher says race was a huge privilege

"I was battling a lot of emotions on Sunday; it was so much harder than I thought it would be. But to be the last person to cross that line feels really special, and I'm proud of myself," she said.

By Charlie Jones
28th April 2026 • BBC News

How do you restore Shropshire's wild spaces?

A plan to improve Shropshire's wild spaces has been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.

By Ellen Knight
27th April 2026 • BBC News

Mum to run London Marathon in tribute to husband who died

Sarah Fletcher's world fell apart when her husband Shaun took his life on Christmas Eve 2024.The mum-of-six had no idea how much he was struggling with his mental health.

By Charlie Jones
25th April 2026 • BBC News

The women drawn to stress-busting American Football

Shamu added: "Being a black woman, being as tall as I am - 5ft10in - with a deep voice as you can hear, people always feel intimidated when they meet me."I try to tell them this is a nice thing for you to try. I'm not coming to play against …

By Shariqua Ahmed
23rd April 2026 • BBC News

Whitchurch still hit with endemic post delays, councillor says

Residents and businesses in Whitchurch have reported they are continuing to face delays in getting post, missing the likes of medical appointments as a result.

By Ellen Knight
22nd April 2026 • BBC News

Grieving father pleads youth to 'put knives down'

A grieving father of a 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed has urged young people to "put down knives" and learn from the tragedy.Baye Bireme Fall died after an incident in Riseholme near the Ortongate Shopping Centre in Peterborough just before 19:00 BST on 12 April.A peace event was held …

By Shariqua Ahmed
21st April 2026 • BBC News

Bristol boys wearing stab vests to get their hair cut

The Knives Down Guards Up project offers self-defence and mentoring to tackle knife crime.

By Matty Edwards
16th April 2026 • BBC News

Shrewsbury wheelchair user calls for better access to NHS dentists

The health service's website, which allows people to search for dentists nearby, does not consistently provide details of how accessible they are, Sarah Rennie, from Shrewsbury, said.

By Ellen Knight
15th April 2026 • BBC News

Peterborough stabbing death leaves community in shock

People living in Peterborough where a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed say they remain in shock and that his death has had a massive impact.A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the incident in Riseholme, near the Ortongate Shopping Centre, on Sunday …

By Shariqua Ahmed
15th April 2026 • BBC News

Bristol leaseholders' lives at Orchard House on hold after legal order

Leaseholders are still stuck in a block of flats three years after securing a legal order intended to force their landlord to fix fire safety issues.

By Matty Edwards
14th April 2026 • BBC News

'Strangers saved my son from tracks after seizure'

What should have been a day to remember nearly turned into a nightmare for one family in Peterborough.Noah, 15, was coming home from birthday celebrations when he had an epileptic seizure and fell on the railway tracks at the city's station on Easter Sunday. Mum Tammy said shortly after the …

By Shariqua Ahmed
13th April 2026 • BBC News

Luton mascot reunites with life-saving hero before EFL trophy win

There were double celebrations pitch-side at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Not only did about 30,000 Luton fans see the Hatters beat Stockport County 3-1 to take home the English Football League Trophy, but the team's mascot, Kayden Douglas-Imasuen, was reunited with the man who helped save his life. Kayden, 12, …

By George Litchfield
13th April 2026 • BBC News

Much Wenlock farm shop destroyed by fire reopens 10 months on

The owners of a farm shop that burned down less than a year ago say it is "wonderful" to finally reopen.

By Ellen Knight
2nd April 2026 • BBC News

West Mercia Police bodycam footage livestreamed in new project

A virtual ride-along scheme has been launched by a police force, allowing the public to see what officers get up to from the comfort of a police station.

By Ellen Knight
30th March 2026 • BBC News

Lithuanian women find friendship through exercise

Luda, 70, spoke to the BBC after the badminton session at the Gladstone Park Community Centre, external."It's very nice and I love it; this exercise session is great for us," said the grandmother, who moved to the UK 18 years ago."I try and stay active. I want to come every …

By Shariqua Ahmed
29th March 2026 • BBC News

Ukrainian teen to play final match before going home

Ivan, now aged 13, was brought to Alfreton by his mum Viktoriia in December 2022 to escape the warfare they witnessed in Kyiv.

By Ben Mellor
29th March 2026 • BBC News

Group close to reaching goal to save Uppingham Post Office

If the financial target is reached, the group said it would purchase the business from Bromiley, and then apply to the Post Office to be appointed postmaster, Warner said.

By Ben Mellor
28th March 2026 • BBC News

Volunteers muck in at Nottingham farm for Tinie Tempah tickets

The initiative, led by RockCorps, encourages people to help at charities and community groups across the city ahead of the concert on 8 April.Kat Minett, global partnerships director at RockCorps, said: "The whole idea is that we use the music and the ticket as the carrot."There will be a lot …

By Izzy Morris
27th March 2026 • BBC News

Fixing up the farm for Tinie Tempah

What would you do for Tinie Tempah? Volunteers with Nottingham RockCorps donated 4 hours of their time at a local farm in exchange for tickets to an exclusive gig at Rock City. This was a really fun film and edit, and a great example of multi-platform working as my work …

By Izzy Morris
26th March 2026 • BBC News

Denby pottery given more time to appoint administrators

Last week, Denby's CEO Sebastian Lazell told the BBC he was "trying to move heaven and earth" to save the business.

By Ben Mellor
26th March 2026 • BBC News

Crocuses in bloom celebrate Leicester's Indian connection

The flowers at the University of Leicester's Botanical Garden, in Oadby, were planted last year by a team of 60 volunteers led by BBC Gardeners' World presenter Nick Bailey.

By Ben Mellor
25th March 2026 • BBC News

Shropshire hospital volunteer drivers save NHS more than £80k

A scheme that uses volunteers to drive patients to and from hospital is helping relieve pressure and save money for stretched NHS resources.

By Ellen Knight
24th March 2026 • BBC News

Theo Schooling 'fell to his death' on leave from Bristol hospital

A beloved husband and father-of-two fell to his death from a motorway bridge while on unescorted leave from a privately-run psychiatric hospital, an inquest has heard.

By Matty Edwards
24th March 2026 • BBC News

Major art trail announced for Ashbourne

The event in Ashbourne, called ARTbourne, will display art in shops, churches, and homes across the town, as well as offer live music and demonstrations.

By Ben Mellor
23rd March 2026 • BBC News

Speed camera call after 88mph recorded in Breaston

A village Speedwatch group has called for permanent cameras to be installed after speeds of up to 88mph (142km/h) were recorded on a 30mph (48km/h) road.

By Ben Mellor
23rd March 2026 • BBC News

Izzy Judd: 'I can't let panic attacks take over my life any more'

Fifteen years ago, Izzy Judd was relaxing on the beach in Australia when she suddenly felt gripped by fear and unable to breathe.Her soon-to-be husband Harry, the drummer in McFly, had just gone off surfing."Him leaving me on the beach sparked a panic attack. It just came over me like …

By Charlie Jones
22nd March 2026 • BBC News

Peterborough woman 'can't celebrate Eid' during Middle East war

A food stallholder says she does not want to celebrate the festival of Eid this weekend because she is worried about family and friends caught up in the fighting in Lebanon.Sahar Khalil, who lives in Peterborough, says a friend of hers was killed this week, while members of her family …

By Shariqua Ahmed
20th March 2026 • BBC News

Denby pottery boss warns of closure if investors not found

The 217-year-old business filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators last week, citing rising energy and employment costs.

By Ben Mellor
20th March 2026 • BBC News

Telford dental surgery reports patients 'giving up' on NHS places

A dental surgery has more than 500 NHS spaces available - but is struggling to find patients to fill those slots.The manager of Serene Dental, in Donnington, Telford, said people appeared to have given up trying to find appointments - or perhaps could not afford them."We've done 4,000 leaflet drops, …

By Ellen Knight
19th March 2026 • BBC News

Telford dental surgery reports patients 'giving up' on NHS places

The manager of Serene Dental, in Donnington, Telford, said people appeared to have given up trying to find appointments - or perhaps could not afford them.

By Ellen Knight
19th March 2026 • BBC News