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Cesar Batiz - Venezuela Earthquake

@CBatiz Hello Cesar, I’m a producer from BBC World Service who is really keen to speak to you about the earthquake in Venezuela. If you are available, please could you send me a direct message as soon as you can. Thank you.

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Journalists & Economists in Venezuela - Earthquake Infra Damage

#JournoRequest Hello, I am a producer for BBC News, and I am currently looking to speak to journalists / economists in Venezuela about the extent of the damage done to infrastructure, which the earthquake has caused. It is for a short interview. Please can you DM me. Thank you.

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Pet Owners With Quirky Pets - Are Behaviors Normal?

Does your pet do something hilarious, quirky, or just plain odd? And do you wonder if it's normal? 🤔 If so, we’d love to hear from you! Share your stories, pictures and comments below. Or email [email redacted] 👇 https://t.co/A3KAEgJMoi

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Non-Expert Voices - Intermediate Tech, BBQ, 15+ Year Car Buying

Looking for some voices to talk about the following topics - in-between/intermediate tech, BBQ, buying cars that are 15+ years old - all for Radio 4. Email [email redacted] for more info. No experts needed, I will always try and respond. Cheers #journorequest pls RT

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Labour Members in Makerfield - Reaction to Result

@Michael_Thawe Hi Michael. BBC News here. Could you DM us please? We're looking to speak to Labour members in the wake of the Makerfield result.

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BBC Radio 4 Listeners - Reactions to Programme Cuts

It was announced this week that the BBC would be delivering major cuts, including many to @BBCRadio4 programmes like Antisocial and The World Tonight. We'll be covering the cuts on @BBCR4Feedback - and we'd like to hear from listeners. Get in touch 📻 https://t.co/pB9gPzpKYe

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UK Theatregoers - Theatre Ticket Affordability

Do you go to the theatre, or would you if it was cheaper? Looking to record some short clips with people about the cost of going to the theatre in the UK. email [email redacted] for more information, cheers #journorequest

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Oura & Other Tracker Users - Predicted Pregnancy & Anxiety

Call-out for BBC News feature: Did Oura predict your pregnancy? Hi everyone, I'm a senior reporter for the BBC in London, and I'm keen to hear from people whose fitness trackers (like Oura) detected their pregnancies before they got a positive test. I'd also like to hear from women who feel like the data they got from their Ouras or other trackers made them feel more anxious during pregnancy. This is for a text article for the BBC News website. It will be sensitively written, and reported with nuance and care. If you'd like to speak to me for the story, or want to have a chat to find out a bit more about it, please get in touch on [email redacted] Thank you! Ash

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UK People With Epilepsy - Perception & Portrayal Documentary

Making a documentary about epilepsy Hi everyone - I'm a radio documentary producer (with epilepsy!) and I'm making a programme for the BBC in the UK about how epilepsy is perceived (and misunderstood) in society and how it is actually experienced by those who live with it. Some of it will deal with the tropes of linking epilepsy to possession and how popular culture supports that. I want to speak to people who have first-hand experience of living with the condition, in all its different forms - either if you have an opinion on how the condition is portrayed on screen, or if you've had experience of being treated like you're possessed. So if this sounds interesting, and you're happy to share your stories, please drop me a DM. Thanks! ps. I'm not a Reddit regular (apart from on this forum), so if this post is deemed inappropriate, I'll ofc remove it

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Sign Language Learners Using AI - Experiences With AI Tools

Hey guys, if you or anyone you know have been learning Sign Language with the use of AI, please DM me. Working on another language x AI story with the BBC & we need you Please help share to friends or anyone you know that's eligible. Thangyaaa #journorequest

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World Cup Pundit - Live Chat Today

Hi there @michaeljduarte - I'm a journalist working with the BBC World Service and would like to speak to you about joining a #WorldCup chat on our Outside Source show today. Pls DM me if you might be up for doing. Thx!

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UK Woman Cake Shed Owner - Neighbour Complaints & Council Crackdown

**£££ ARE YOU A SUCCESSFUL CAKE SHED OWNER - BUT YOUR NEIGHBOURS HATE WHAT YOU DO?** I'm searching for a lovely lady who has a super little business selling her homemade cakes from a stall / cabinet on her front drive via an honesty box system - but some of her neighbours hate her for it. Happy to consider an anonymous interview to protect your identity. It's pegged on a story earlier this week that councils are about to decide on whether to be miserable killjoys and end the cake shed trend helping some women to make a good living. Basically, many residents think these cake sheds are an absolute delight and applaud their owners for being so enterprising, while others think are a menace - they don't like the number of people turning up to buy cakes, claim these stalls don't currently have to adhere to food and trading standards, and could be a food poisoning risk. Others reckon that they attract rats and other pests. The BBC even ran a story (linked below) citing councillors in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, who claim some shed owners might be earning as much as £90,000 a year and therefore should be liable for street trading regs and taxes. **Please contact me on [email redacted] if you can help.** [[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w2v1wel17o](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w2v1wel17o)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w2v1wel17o)

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Adults Who Chose Childfree - Financial Burden

Have you decided to not have children due to the cost/financial burden? If so, please drop me a DM or email me at [email redacted] ! For a BBC Online story #journorequest

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Cyclists Who Submitted Footage - Dangerous Driving Action - BBC One

Looking for Cyclists and Road Safety Advocates to Help with a BBC One Programme on Dangerous Driving Hi everyone, I've checked with the moderation team before posting and they've kindly given permission for this post. My name is Sam and I'm a researcher working on a new BBC One series about road safety and accountability on our roads. We're looking for examples of dangerous driving that have been captured by members of the public and where the footage led to some form of action being taken, such as warning letters, penalty points, fines, prosecutions, or other enforcement outcomes. The aim of the programme is not only to highlight the consequences of dangerous driving, but also to raise awareness of the experiences of vulnerable road users and contribute to a wider conversation about making our roads safer for everyone. We recognise that cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorised road users are often placed at risk by poor driving behaviour, and we're keen to ensure those perspectives are represented. We're interested in the human impact of dangerous driving, not just the incidents themselves. We're particularly keen to hear from cyclists who have submitted footage to the police and where that footage resulted in some form of action being taken. I've attached a poster with a QR code that links directly to our submissions portal. If you'd prefer not to use the QR code, you can also submit footage here: https://dashcam-ugc.portal.massive.io/ Through the portal, you can upload footage, tell us what happened, explain the outcome, and provide some information about yourself so we can follow up if appropriate. We're also looking to speak with cycling advocates, road safety campaigners, active travel experts, transport researchers and others with relevant expertise who may be interested in contributing to the programme as expert commentators. If you have footage that resulted in action being taken, or if you think you'd be a suitable expert voice, please use the link above or send me a DM. Many thanks, Sam Researcher, BBC

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Friends Who Split Restaurant Bills & Holiday Costs - Money Resentment

How do you split a restaurant bill or a holiday with friends? Has money ever made things awkward or resentful? Looking to speak to people for a bbc news article. Email me [email redacted] #journorequest

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Young Adults 18-25 - First Job Search Experiences

More than 1 million young people are NEET (not in education, employment or training). Starter jobs have halved over 10 years, online-only applications + multiple interviews make it even harder What was your experience finding your first job? [email redacted] #journorequest

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Court Users in England & Wales - Severely Delayed Trials & Errors

I'm looking to speak to people who have been affected by backlogs in the court system in England and Wales. Was your trial severely delayed? Silly errors mean you had to wait longer? [email redacted] or DM me

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UK Buyers & Renters - AI-Edited & Virtually Staged Property Photos

Have you ever viewed a home that looked amazing online… but totally different in real life? I’m looking to speak to UK buyers/renters about AI‑edited or “virtually staged” property photos. [email redacted] #journorequest No experts or AI companies please

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Owners of Quirky Pets - Is It Normal

Next week, we’re bringing you part three of “Is It Normal?” Does your pet do something hilarious, quirky, or just plain odd? Ever caught yourself wondering…is that normal? 🤔 If so, we’d love to hear from you! Email your pictures and stories to [email redacted] 👇 https://t.co/A4ZCnSg7cX

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Parents, Children & Teenagers - Unintentional In-Game Purchases

Has money ever been spent in a video game without you fully realising? BBC Radio 4’s You & Yours is looking to speak to parents, children and teenagers about in‑game purchases. Email [email redacted] (this isn't an anti-gaming piece) #journorequest #gaming please RT cheers

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