@SamHancock95

Assistant editor, @BBCNews live pages

 London
Joined May 2012
  • Tweets1.3K
  • Following511
  • Followers785
65Media
Our build up to tonight's VP debate is up and running - tune in for the latest updates and analysis bbc.com/news/live/clyvjlqwel…

VP debate live updates: Walz and Vance focus attacks on presidential candidates in civil VP debate

The contest, which was heavy on policy, was mostly polite as the candidates instead took aim at their opponent's running mate.

bbc.com
5
2
672
Sam Hancock retweeted
BBC Sport
@BBCSport7 Sep 2024
A third Grand Slam title, and a second this year! 💪 Aryna Sabalenka is the US Open champion! She wins 7-5 7-5 against Jessica Pegula in New York. #BBCTennis #USOpen
24
42
6
323
148,421
Sam Hancock retweeted
BBC Sport
@BBCSport2 Aug 2024
This is what it is like to be a camera operator at the trampolining 😭 #BBCOlympics #Paris2024 #Olympics

This media is unavailable

13
31
4
330
106,702
Police have begun searching the River Thames for the body of Abdul Shokoor Ezedi - officers believe the 35-year-old Clapham chemical attack suspect may be dead after going in the water near Chelsea Bridge, west London. My latest: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68260335

Abdul Ezedi: Thames search for Clapham attack suspect

Detectives believe Abdul Shokoor Ezedi may have gone into the water near Chelsea Bridge.

bbc.co.uk
2
1,545
Really enjoyed editing our live coverage of the Mobo Awards last night - if you missed it you can catch up on all the action, and find out who won what, here: bbc.co.uk/news/live/entertai…

Little Simz, Sugababes, Raye, Central Cee and Stormzy among winners

The rapper says she has had the best year of her career after scooping the night's final prize.

bbc.co.uk
1
1
7
1,010
I was at the Post Office inquiry yesterday, where Fujitsu's Europe chief Paul Patterson gave evidence. Among other things, he admitted that some Fujitsu data - used by the Post Office to prosecute sub-postmasters - "certainly wasn't gold standard" bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-68007…
1
4
874
more replies
I was also at the inquiry last Thursday, when proceedings (which began in 2021) resumed with a new wave of interest - thanks to an ITV drama - and we heard from a former Post Office investigator. He insisted he never hounded any sub-postmasters he pursued bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-polit…
1
573
While there, Shazia Saddiq, a former sub-postmistresses, accused in 2016 of having a £40,000 shortfall at her PO, spoke to me. She said people "chucked flour and eggs" at her kids because they thought she was a thief - her family had to flee the area bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-polit…
2
441
Sam Hancock retweeted
BBC Sport
@BBCSport19 Dec 2023
The 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year is MARY EARPS!! 👏 👏 #BBCSPOTY
2,691
2,524
2,337
21,468
18,822,343
BREAKING: Suella Braverman sacked bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…

PM facing tough week over Braverman and Rwanda

The BBC's political editor looks ahead to a possible reshuffle and a crunch court ruling on Rwanda.

bbc.co.uk
545
1,023
906
3,827
2,286,119
Thank you for talking to me about all this,⁦@iAmLaurenMahon⁩ - and good luck with your campaign theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

‘How did I find the lump? I was masturbating’: Lauren Mahon on sex, breasts and the Big C

After a cancer diagnosis, 9 in 10 people experience sexual dysfunction. But the presenter of You, Me and the Big C is determined to change everything

theguardian.com
1
1
2
689
Five people were arrested last night after Just Stop Oil protesters halted a West End performance of Les Miserables - read my report here: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lo…

Just Stop Oil: Five charged after protesters disrupt Les Miserables

The evening performance, in London's West End, was halted and did not resume.

bbc.co.uk
1
445
Really enjoyed editing this timely and thoughtful explainer from @jemmacrew and @SamHancock95
BBC News (UK)
@BBCNews19 Sep 2023
Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police? bbc.in/3sZZUj4

Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police?

Victim-blaming culture and a lack of confidence in the police can deter victims from speaking out.

bbc.com
3
3
1,121
A timely and necessary explainer: ‘Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police?’ bbc.com/news/uk-66843086

Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police?

Victim-blaming culture and a lack of confidence in the police can deter victims from speaking out.

bbc.com
2
23
57
4,399
At least 16 people killed, including a child, in Russian strike on market in Donetsk region, Ukraine's President Zelensky says bbc.in/3EtsNXt

Ukraine war: 15 killed during attack on market in 'peaceful city'

President Zelensky condemns the "deliberate" strike on Ukraine's "peaceful city" of Kostyantynivka.

bbc.co.uk
211
222
35
692
526,982
Labour's reshuffle has begun - we're keeping an eye on all promotions and demotions here bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-polit…
The Labour Party
@UKLabour4 Sep 2023
Deputy Leader Angela Rayner MP @AngelaRayner has been appointed Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Image showing Angela Rayner with text: Angela Rayner Deputy Leader Appointed Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

ALT Image showing Angela Rayner with text: Angela Rayner Deputy Leader Appointed Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

1
511
Urgent talks to take place between UK culture secretary and the BBC over serious allegations against one of its presenters bbc.in/3O2Qzz0

BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts".

bbc.co.uk
835
356
189
2,024
4,217,081
👏
Joanna Moorhead@JoannaMoorhead9 Jul 2023
I’m thrilled to have become a Fellow of @westdeancollege at this weekend’s graduation ceremony. West Dean is a wonderful place of creativity and empowerment and I’m very proud to be part of it
444
Load more