Kerry Swain

Reporter for ITV Meridian. Views expressed are my own.

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Lithium battery on e-scooter thought to have started fire which wrecked a terrace in Gosport. A fund raiser has been launched to help people made homeless. The story on ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at six

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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis reaches key milestone in impressive Pig 2 Pig challenge | ITV News Meridian https://t.co/lgcii0JDS1

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Wonderful to catch up with quadruple amputee Alex Lewis on his 1000 mile rowing and hand cycling Pig to Pig challenge. He wants to raise £999,000 to improve the lives of other disabled people. Find out more on ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at six

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To me the ruins of the Osbourne View in Hill Head look like an anguished face. Residents are devastated at the loss of this historic pub. The cause of this morning’s fire is not yet known. My report on ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at six

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Quadruple amputee who contracted deadly infection tells us of his plans for 2024 - Latest From ITV News https://t.co/xNziLwryXK

[Hari Budha Magar @Hari_BudhaMagar]

I lost my legs because of the event 22 years ago today 9/11 (11 September 2001). The Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York was hit by 2 x hijacked aeroplanes.

The al-Qaeda was behind this attack. They planned and executed based in Afghanistan. This is why NATO troops were sent to Afghanistan to eliminate al-Qaeda and later tried to restore law and order. I was one of the soldier among them who was sent in Afghanistan in 2010.

Many lost their lives, some lost their love ones and many are suffering aftermath of these events not just in Americans and Afghans but many people around the world. I escaped the civil war in Nepal and joined another war in another country.

I believe that there should be ‘No War’ in the world. We all have our differences, we have different faith, culture, tradition, value, language, flag, history and interest but we shouldn’t choose violent way to solve our differences. We should choose “Peaceful Way.

Any kind of war doesn’t do any good to anyone apart from few individuals. Many lose their live , some lose their love ones, many disabled and suffer rest of their lives. I believe that we should solve our differences in diplomatic and peaceful way.

I wouldn’t have achieved what I have achieved today without loosing my legs but I would have chosen peace over success if I had a choice.

We should learn from these events and not repeat again. One thing, I would like to do is promote ‘Peace’ in the world through adventures and send a clear message to world leaders that we should solve our differences in peaceful way, so world leaders think twice and see option to choose peaceful way before they send us to war. It may work or not but at least I can try my bit. I will do everything I can to make the world a better place.

My 3 future agendas;
1. Awareness of Disability
2. Awareness of Climate Change
3. The World Peace

I urge the world leaders to choose a peaceful way to resolve your differences for humanity and future generations.

No one deserves suffering.
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#Peace #Humanity #NoWar #UnitedNations #UN #UNHCR #G20 #ClimateChange #DisabilityAwareness #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights
#HariBudhaMagar #ConqueringDreams

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@johnhorneartist @itvmeridian Thank you @johnhorneartist for your kind message. An amazing team and Phil the patient was a lovely man. We are so lucky to have such brilliant medics at @UHSFT looking after us

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We are joined in the studio tonight by ⁦@AlexLewis_Trust⁩ who has just returned from Ukraine helping those who have lost limbs. His stories are incredible. Hope you can join us ⁦@mattteale⁩ at Six

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Supermarkets to restrict the sale of tomatoes because of a shortage. For the full story watch ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at six

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15,000 homes without water again in the Southampton and Winchester area. Southern Water answer questions on @itvmeridian at six

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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis heads to war-torn Ukraine to help those who have lost limbs | ITV News Meridian https://t.co/2Px4wdLLLR

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Quadruple amputee @AlexLewis_Trust travels to Ukraine tomorrow to help people who’ve lost limbs in the war. Another mission for this remarkable man who describes the 10 years since his limbs were amputated as the best decade of his life. Watch @itvmeridian at six

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Plans for a gravel quarry in the heart of iconic sailing village are a threat to health according to GP. The details on @itvmeridian now

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Purpose built Living Well day centre in Romsey to close 10 months after it opened. Hampshire County Council says it isn’t financially viable. I’ve been talking to concerned families. My report on @itvmeridian at six this evening

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A young woman who went to Boots opticians with blurred vision had a brain tumour. Optometrists say regular eye tests are essential. The full story on @itvmeridian tonight at six

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Princess Royal in Gosport to open new community hub

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Another Black History Month highlight - The Color Purple musical at ⁦@mayflower⁩ until Saturday has an all black cast. I’ve been speaking to some of them ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at six

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@PPI_poppet It was such a surprise and a treat to see you. Very happy indeed with the result but I will never look as fabulous as you xx

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The Ebony Rockers won Best Music Film at Portobello Film Festival 2022. After more than 40 years their anti racism songs are still relevant. Their story on ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at six

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Campaigners block the road trying to block the proposed closure of the visitor centre in Hill Head. Some angry, some tearful. The full story on ⁦@itvmeridian⁩ at 6