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#JOHNNOAKES
Veteran Blue Peter presenter John Noakes has died, aged 83. @Bylucyjones tweeted: “Very sad news this morning. Blue Peter legend John Noakes has died, age 83, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.” @Katyhilltv said: “Saddest news about the legendary John Noakes, who inspired me to want to present Blue Peter & do everything he did. The best!” @dallascampbell wrote: “Very sad to hear about the passing of John Noakes. Such warmth and good humour. I grew up in complete awe of him.” @Garethjonestv shared: “So sorry to hear of the passing of John Noakes. A pioneering broadcaster who paved the way for generations of presenters.”
#BAMELTDOWN
The fallout from British Airways’ IT troubles went on yesterday as disruption continued. @Maryaf posted: “Heathrow, thanks for the planes taking off till half midnight. Really enjoyable.” @Nickdixonitv shared: “Not a great start to Bank Holiday Monday for British Airways passengers inside T5 – many still complaining of lack of info and no flight.” @veripix tweeted: “Plans on hold as I’m suffering from Heathrow Head. Extreme migraine induced by acute lack of sleep after being woken by planes at night.” @Rodneybates1 wrote: “Feel very sorry 4 all stuck at Heathrow/gatwick trying to enjoy hard earned holiday or get home. Also feel sorry 4 BA staff trying to sort.”
#NICOLASTURGEON
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she would consider working with Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn. @Jamieross7 tweeted: “Interesting. Nicola Sturgeon can’t bring herself to say that she would prefer Jeremy Corbyn to be prime minister over Theresa May.” @Jgforsyth noted: “Sturgeon’s embrace of similarities between the SNP & Corbyn’s Labour manifesto is one of the reasons the party is in trouble in the North East.” @Ruthdavidsonmsp opined: “‘Progressive Alliance’ klaxon. That means putting Corbyn in No 10. When he says he’s ‘absolutely fine’ with a 2nd indyref, you know why.” @chrisg0000 observed: “Will you work with Corbyn on his tax & spend policies? Sturgeon: We’d look to be a part of a progressive alliance. God help us.”