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Jon Welch

@JonMWelch

Senior Journalist, BBC East. Views mine, not the BBC's. Sometimes not even mine. But definitely not theirs.

 Norwich
Joined February 2009
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HULK SMASH AUCTION RECORD!
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@BBC3CR26 Jul 2025
Rare Hulk stretch toy sells for £3,000 at auction bbc.in/45lJaU5
Rare Hulk stretch toy sells for £3,900 at auction

Rare Hulk stretch toy sells for £3,900 at auction

The figure is one of only 30 examples of the original from 1979 known to still exist.

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Come back Keith Prowse, all is forgiven.
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I enjoyed writing this feature about @saulwordsworth. Fascinating story and I thoroughly recommend his podcast.
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@BBCLookEast23 Mar 2024
The diary that left a writer wondering if his father was a killer bbc.in/3vpzicU
Was my dad a killer? The diary that left writer Saul Wordsworth wondering

Was my dad a killer? The diary that left writer Saul Wordsworth wondering

Disturbing passages in his late father's diaries lead writer Saul Wordsworth to hunt for the truth.

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Pleased to have played a tiny role in helping to arrange this momentous meeting... bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68…
Steve Wright characters Mr Angry and Sid reunited on radio

Steve Wright characters Mr Angry and Sid reunited on radio

Presenter Steve Wright was the "ringmaster" bringing everyone together in "mayhem", say colleagues.

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Steve Wright soundtracked weekday afternoons for a good portion of my life. Listened on the bus on the way home from school, all through my teenage years, as a student and in various temporary jobs, including a couple of weeks painting a barn roof.
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Arnie. The Posse. Jeremy Vine. Paul McCartney. Alan Bennett. The Hooligan. Delightful Deborah. Space Aliens. Dave Doubledecks. Diamond Geezer. The Gary Davies Twins. Sid the Manager. Gervais the Hairdresser. DJ Wakner. Ask Elvis. The jingles. Wichita Lineman outro.
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Still not sure what Serious Jockin' was all about but it made me laugh anyway. And relieved to know he was clearly a top bloke, too - no-one has a bad word to say about him. What a loss. #RIPSteveWright
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Very sad to hear about Steve Wright, but great to speak to the real-life Mr Angry this morning... bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68…

Mr Angry and Sally Traffic hail 'genius' Steve Wright

Colleagues pay tribute to the broadcaster, praising his "unique" connection with listeners.

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Chatting to a Labrador owner who mentioned she was a "working dog". Stupidly found myself asking "What work does she do?" as if he was going to reply "Oh, she's an administrative assistant."
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Enjoyed writing this one. #itfc #maidstoneunited #facup
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@BBCLookEast26 Jan 2024
Ipswich Town vs Maidstone United: Darren Oxbrow reflects on his career bbc.in/3OhSX4W
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I've seen it all now. Mr Brightside being sung by a giant steampunk hedgehog. #TNLBigBash
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World's Strongest Man is on. No spoilers, please.
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Woman working in the Chinese takeaway told me she has 160 presents to wrap when she finishes her shift tonight.
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Some pregnant women report being sick up to 50 times a day. Having been sick every day throughout both of my pregnancies, it's a debilitating experience. But scientists have made a breakthrough and hopefully women won't have to go through this soon. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ca…
Hyperemesis: Scientists make pregnancy sickness cure breakthrough

Hyperemesis: Scientists make pregnancy sickness cure breakthrough

Better treatments and even a cure for hyperemesis gravidarum could be on the horizon, researchers say.

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Enjoyed writing this one. Thanks very much to @IpsRich and @TerriWestgate for giving me their views.
BBC East (@BBCLookEast) profile pictureBBC East
@BBCLookEast14 Dec 2023
Ipswich Town and Norwich City fans praise 'underrated' derby bbc.in/3NpR5GG

Ipswich Town and Norwich City fans praise 'underrated' derby

For Ipswich Town and Norwich City supporters, the "Old Farm" derby is in a field of its own.

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My favourite story of the week. Nice work @peterdcooper bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no…
Whamageddon: DJ sorry for playing Last Christmas by Wham!

Whamageddon: DJ sorry for playing Last Christmas by Wham!

Matt Facer apologises for potentially eliminating 7,000 from a game in which players avoid the song.

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This is a fantastic read.
Atlas Obscura (@atlasobscura) profile pictureAtlas Obscura
@atlasobscura8 Dec 2023
How does an athlete without athletic prowess maintain a 20-year career? atlasobscura.com/articles/so…
Soccer's Ultimate Con Man Was a Superstar Who Couldn't Play the Game

Soccer's Ultimate Con Man Was a Superstar Who Couldn't Play the Game

How does an athlete without athletic prowess maintain a 20-year career?

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BBC News - Serial killer Steve Wright arrested over 1999 murder of Victoria Hall bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-su…
Serial killer Steve Wright arrested over 1999 murder of Victoria Hall

Serial killer Steve Wright arrested over 1999 murder of Victoria Hall

Police arrest serial killer Steve Wright on suspicion of murdering the teenager in Suffolk in 1999.

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