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An interview with Candy Devine courtesy of the ABC (from 2018): abc.net.au/listen/program…

Candy was a gifted natural broadcaster who was incredibly kind to those of us who were still learning our skills in the industry. I was thinking about her just the other day. My thoughts with her family today.

I'm very sad to hear this morning of the passing of 'Auntie' Candy Devine who I was very lucky to work with at Downtown Radio. A lovely lady who was a wonderful broadcaster. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

So very sorry to hear that Candy Devine has passed away. A wonderful colleague and outstanding broadcaster, she was loved by the local audience and much missed after she returned to Australia to be with her family. To them I send my deep condolences at this saddest of times.

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@GeeGriff72 They're as interested in trains just as you seem to be in football, and there's nothing wrong with either of those things.

@BBCMarkSimpson Anoraks out in force this morning...

First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

@scottygb Best coverage from Ryan Hall: youtube.com/watch?v=d-V_Yn…

Alas, we’re going to see a lot of broadcasters reporting directly within the storm they’ve told everyone to not risk their lives with. Aren’t we?

@nirailways Err, yes, that's what I was doing last night when there was no information available.

@mark_simpson Click this link to plan the journey from Grand Central and to buy online Mark translink.co.uk ^JC

.@nirailways The website says we should plan our journeys to the new Grand Central station which opens to train services on Sunday. I'd like to do that, but despite your company having had quite some time to get this ready...

@nirailways Unfollowed. I don't need endless repeating marketing messages filling my timeline, I just want just travel updates.

The purpose of life is to connect. And for all those moments, we’ll take you there! Life is #BetterConnected with Translink.

@UlsterbusNI Suggest making that permanent, I can't see any good reason it does that route for so few houses (whose occupants could walk to the main road). Presumably it is a legacy from when the coastguard station was open.

#ULB Due to road closure at #Orlock between #Groomsport & Donaghadee, Ulsterbus 3 services will operate via Orlock by pass & as a result Orlock will not be served.

@Translink_NI There was no replacement bus available when I got to Bangor station. I assume I can get a refund for today's ticket? (Do wonder why the bus wasn't in place given this is ongoing since yesterday)

❗ #TRAIN Due to signalling issues the #Bangor line remains closed this morning. Passengers are advised to make alternative arrangements, if possible. Valid rail tickets will be accepted for travel on bus services operating along the route. Apologies for any inconvenience

The ship in a bottle pictured below was stolen from Blacksod lighthouse today, if spotted by anyone, please let us know , it was produced especially for Blacksod lighthouse and is unique.