Melanie Simmonds

Mum of 2 wonderful daughters, lifelong animal lover, empath, optimist, #bekind #LFC, In 2025 I beat Breast Cancer 🙏🩷

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@KevinLye17 @Gilly1044 That’s stunning Kevin. Photos like these really do show us our natural world in its most incredible beauty ❤️🌏

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

Whether it’s an interaction with a person or a tweet or anything else, I ask myself, if mum was stood over my shoulder and watching, would she feel proud of me and say, “yes, that’s my girl”. If the answer is no then I know I could and should have done better in that moment 2/2

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

Anyone else sense check their actions by the “mum test”?

Here are photos of me and my lovely mum. I’ve been working for nearly 40 years in vet nursing and now policing and I’ve always reflected on the “mum test” to decide if what I’ve done is something I can be proud of 1/2

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

Thank you to all of you who supported me in 2025. It was largely defined by my cancer battle and then my cancer free diagnosis. I’ve since gained valuable perspective on life and priorities and what truly matters

Wishing you all a 2026 filled with love, luck, health & happiness

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

My heart breaks for this husband, dad and police officer. I can’t imagine his terrible loss

My thoughts and prayers are with you Tom. Witness accounts describe you being pulled back from trying desperately to re-enter and save your family

We all stand with you. I’m so sorry 💙

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children who died in house fire

https://t.co/U5sWuoCCWW

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@Picnicqueen32 How wonderful. Yes I certainly do remember that moment she rang the bell. Thank you for sharing this lovely photo of them both 🙏

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

When terrible things happen it can be easy to believe the world is terrible; it's important to remember that there is far more good than evil.

While there are a small number of people who commit horrific acts, there are many more people who will save others from them.

43 year old father of two Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the terrorists and disarmed him. He was shot twice. His act of incredible heroism saved lives today. He is the best of us.

[David Baddiel @Baddiel]

Hanukkah is a Festival of Light. It celebrates a miracle where a single jar of oil kept a menorah lit for eight days.

Thought I'd just say that on this bleak day.

[Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis @chiefrabbi]

Absolutely heartbreaking news is emerging of an unspeakable atrocity on Bondi Beach in Sydney, where a Chanukah event was taking place. As details become clearer, please join me in praying for everyone affected by this heinous act.

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

Truly horrific scenes coming out of Australia. But also videos of incredible selfless bystander heroism by ordinary people.

My thoughts and prayers with everyone in Australia especially the victims, their families, local communities and the emergency services 🙏🇦🇺

[DCPolfed @DCPolfed]

Devon and Cornwall Police Federation was delighted to raise much needed funds for The Buddy Bag Foundation at our recent Recognition Awards. https://t.co/pcsERx12na

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@claireroberts01 Definitely. It was so moving watching her speak, especially when she talked of her little ray of sunshine. I pray that boy is doing ok. Goodness knows how you navigate a tragedy like this at such a tender age 😢

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

Just watched #24hoursinpolicecustody

22 yrs service but I was shocked by these awful crimes.Thank goodness for the brave AFOs responding to the trauma and confronting the danger head on. Plus the tenacity of the detectives. RIP Gary and Joshua - so sorry this happened to you 😢

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@claireroberts01 Me too 😢. And that scene of the man calling his brother having learned his nephew was deceased and the phone he was ringing was at the other scene, where the other deceased man was found. It’s unbelievable what awful hurt and trauma some people are capable of inflicting

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@toniwriter @DC_Police Glad you had a positive experience with the officer but very sorry you’ve experienced such. A violation in the first place. You were absolutely correct in reporting it. Hope you’re ok 🙏

[BettyBoo @BettyBoochichi2]

Islington’s Chief Inspector Ross Hickman and his two young daughters, Millie-Rose and Sophie-Jane, aged 11 and 7 at the time, have been commended by the Metropolitan Police for talking a man down from the edge of a motorway overpass: https://t.co/XTiTr44ijh

[Inspector Gadget @InspGadgetBlogs]

A campaign to see injured police officers, as well as firefighters and ambulance staff, receive recognition if injured in the line of duty has been put forward in Parliament.
#BacktheBlue #ThinBlueLine

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@Gilly1044 I love this 🩷🩷

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

@Gilly1044 Good luck with your recovery Gill. Wishing you all the best and I hope it continues smoothly 🙏💙🩷❤️