Rosie Dowsing

Trainee Broadcast Journalist, Writer and Translator

London Live •

Controversial phone mast to be extended

Worcester Park residents are outraged that the 12.5 metre telephone mast in their area is set to be extended by 5 metres. The original mast was met with opposition and opposition, before it was installed in 2016. It was since painted green to blend in with the trees. But now the extension will reach above the treetops, in an effort to accommodate 5G and improve signal. In response, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council say the height proposals do not pose a conflict with restrictions or replacing or al
City, University of London •

Student journalists become Royal Correspondents for a day

MA Broadcast Journalism students Rosie Dowsing and Olivia Wilson secured a place in the media area for the Duchess of Sussex's arrival - Rosie explains what it was like to be on the front row: I started the Broadcast Journalism MA course at City, University of London because I hoped it would open many doors and opportunities for me. Still, I couldn’t have imagined it would give me the chance to report on a Royal Visit right on City’s very doorstep. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, timed h
Mirror •

Mum with 'weeks to live' desperately raising £500k for cancer treatment

A mum has made a desperate plea in bid to raise £500,000 for life-saving cancer treatment Roz Peterson  says she has been given “weeks, maybe months” to live and needs to raise the money for rare cancer treatment in the US. The mum-of-two was diagnosed last summer with a form of blood cancer known as large diffuse B-cell lymphoma, reports the Daily Record. She has had three rounds of chemotherapy but all of her treatment has been unsuccessful so far. The pioneering treatment of Car-T Cell Th
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Disabled mum with MS made to feel 'lowest of the low' as she fought for benefits

A mum-of-three with multiple sclerosis has said she was made to feel ‘the lowest of the low’ when battling to get her disability benefits reinstated. Dawn Lancaster, 50, from Macclesfield in Cheshire, has been suffering from MS since 1995. Multiple Sclerosis is an exhausting nerve condition that can painfully affect most parts of the body. After having to stop accountancy work, Dawn received Disability Living Allowance (DLA). She was given a lifetime award of the higher rate mobility componen
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Oxford University professor defends himself against homophobia claim

An Oxford professor has hit back against against claims he's homophobic as a petition signed by 400 students called for him to be removed from teaching. John Finnis, a professor of law and legal philosophy for 40 years, says he has “absolutely” no hatred towards gay people. But the petition claims the professor has “a long record of extremely discriminatory views”. Some also argued his involvement in the university was discriminatory towards those who feel uncomfortable attending his classes.
Mirror •

Inside Japan's Air Force One as £261million jet lands in UK

The US President's Air Force one is world-famous and has even been the subject of blockbuster films. But Donald Trump is far from the only world leader to boast a multi-million pound plane at his disposal. Today Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe touched down at Heathrow Airport in the £261 million jet, which boasts lavish features and can carry up to 150 people. The 747 Air Force One has a meeting room, a secretary cabin, an administrative office, a media area with a press table, and a passe
Mirror •

Vet issues warning as nasty dog virus sweeps UK

A vet has issued a stark warning to pet owners following an outbreak of a painful virus that is affecting dogs across the country. Dr John Rosie, from Derbyshire, says he has seen an increased number of gastroenteritis cases in dogs within the last two weeks. Dr Rosie, 37, who has been a vet since 2004, also said he doesn’t usually see this many cases of gastroenteritis throughout the rest of the year. “There has been a higher number of cases although we don't have the exact diagnosis of what
Mirror •

Mum 'scarred for life' after magnum of vodka smashed into her face in bar fight

A mum has been ‘scarred for life’ after being smashed in the face with a magnum of Smirnoff vodka on a night out. Silvia De Hyland, 45, was dancing with friends in Bohemian Bar in Moseley when a fight broke out and left her blinded for three days with a fractured eye socket. The mum-of-three was smashed in the face by a 1.5-litre Smirnoff bottle, made with heavy glass that had been launched through the air. She was celebrating ahead of Christmas, on Sunday December 23, when the violent brawl
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NHS' top tips to ‘stay well this winter’ ahead of ‘SNOWBOMB’ weather alert

The NHS issued their top tips for "staying well this winter" ahead of the 'SNOWBOMB' weather alert. As forecasters warn the Beast from the East could make a reappearance, the NHS is advising people to exercise regularly and take some Vitamin D to stave off colds in the coming months. This comes after a Met Office warning that temperatures at the end of January could be as low as the deadly 2006 European cold wave which saw temperatures plummet well below zero across Britain. Last year, Storm
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Warning over ‘fake’ Twitter accounts offering £50k from EuroMillions winners

The National Lottery has issued a warning after it emerged fake Twitter accounts of EuroMillions winners Frances and Patrick Connolly were offering £50k to 50 ‘lucky’ followers. More than 46,000 people have followed an unverified twitter account for Patrick Connolly, winner of the £115 million EuroMillions jackpot. Frances and Patrick Connolly won the first draw of 2019 by purchasing a Lucky Dip on New Year’s Day. They publicly spoke about sharing their newfound wealth with 50 close family mem
Vibe 107.6 •

80% of top music chart positions were held by male artists in 2018

Female solo artists and girl groups occupied less than a fifth of the Official and Spotify charts in the UK last year. Male solo artists, DJs and groups dominated the UK music charts in 2018, accounting for 83% of the number one tracks for the second year running. Just three women reached number one for a total of nine weeks in 2018. In June, Jess Glynne was the first female solo artist of the year to reach number one, with 'I'll Be There'. Her seventh number one track set a new record for the
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Javi Gracia makes Watford FC history with 100% Premier League record

The Hornets have won every match of the 2018 season so far, with a hat-trick of victories. Javi Gracia is the first Watford manager to have led the team to victory in three consecutive Premier League games, marking Watford FC history. The First Team's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday marked the third victory since wins against Brighton and Burnley. The bank holiday rain and wind at Vicarage Road did not hinder the players as they stepped up their game in the second half, with goals fro
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