Ben Woolvin

Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Office of the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner @DC_PCC

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

Last week saw my final day at the BBC after 21 years. In September I’ll be starting a new job in the Office of the @DC_PCC. Thank you to all who’ve worked alongside me, and to all who’ve trusted us to tell their stories. I’m very proud of so many of the things we’ve done together

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

@JohnBrianMagil1 @DC_PCC Thank you

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

Last week saw my final day at the BBC after 21 years. In September I’ll be starting a new job in the Office of the @DC_PCC. Thank you to all who’ve worked alongside me, and to all who’ve trusted us to tell their stories. I’m very proud of so many of the things we’ve done together

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

@Copperhull @DC_PCC @AlisonHernandez Thanks for the very kind words Paul

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

@laumik96 Hi Laura, Yes, Spotlight aware. Thanks for the message.

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

https://t.co/MWbMZ1UsJB

[BBC Cornwall @BBCCornwall]

It was the double killing that shocked the whole of Cornwall - but now the Firkins brothers, convicted of the A39 Perch Garage murders at #Wadebridge in 2003, have been cleared

Listen to the latest with @benwoolvin @BBCSpotlight via @BBCSounds ⤵️

https://t.co/wXbp3aklwh

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

Call for youth workers numbers to more than double https://t.co/e9BVvA6wZ7

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

“He has to see that public confidence in Devon and Cornwall Police is best served by him choosing to retire or resign” - a year after the Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable was suspended, a former Police and Crime Commissioner says the situation is urgent: https://t.co/ha9J7T1Dgs

[philippa budgen @PhilippaBudgen]

"The disappoint & upset surrounding this is indescribable": the son who's devastated by lack of change after an inquest.

George Shepherd talks to @benwoolvin @BBCDevon as new study of bereaved families' experiences of inquests is published.
https://t.co/4uPNau0aSO
#VoicingLoss

[Melanie Simmonds @MelSimmonds3]

This film is a tough but important watch.

If you are someone who carries a knife or if you know someone who does, please heed the powerful words of Michael’s heartbroken sister on the Court steps ….”Leave it in the drawer”.

Michael was clearly so loved by all he touched. RIP.

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

@aaronjamesf1 Thanks for watching Aaron. “Absolutely utterly amazing” is a good way of putting it.

[Louis Harris-White @lharriswhite]

WATCH: Killer in the Attic: https://t.co/X5JfP5S4Ch

Michael Riddiough-Allen was murdered while trying to prevent a man who had already injured four people from harming others. His killer was found hiding in an attic.

@benwoolvin | #TheBigCases | @BBCiPlayer | @VickyLeeMid

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

I knew we had to try to make this film within 10 minutes of meeting Michael’s family. Please watch, especially if you know someone who carries a knife:
https://t.co/zFh9VQfsrl

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

https://t.co/DZsqcJu7d8

[BBC Cornwall @BBCCornwall]

The family of Michael Riddiough-Allen in #Bodmin say today's verdicts were "not a victory", adding "There are no winners here. It is not just our family who lost someone they loved that night."
More with @angelakalwaites on @BBCCornwall plus full reports @BBCSpotlight from @benwoolvin & @tamsinmelville
Read more ⤵️
https://t.co/EsYA0YsgY2

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

Lots of important info in this thread from @stanchers

[Kathryn Stanczyszyn @stanchers]

THREAD

I’ve been looking at the issue of gun licensing all year for ⁦@BBCBreakfast⁩ and my latest piece is out today as a consultation closes on changes.

The issue of fees is yet to be looked at - but it’s come up time and time again. https://t.co/7GqrQ9fZoU

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

@MrTimDunn @PaulCliftonBBC @aaronjamesf1 @jonkay01 I was thinking about Tim’s ford sierra earlier this week - when Teenage Dirtbag came on the radio. Fond memories of driving round Exeter testing the strength of the citywide FM signal.

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

@moomin24134264 Thanks for the lovely message! Have been doing some research - hoping to be back on the programme on Monday.

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

WATCH: ⁦⁦Preventing future deaths: @bbcmartynoates⁩ asks his guests about the Plymouth Coroner’s recommendations following the inquest into the fatal shooting of five people in Keyham in 2021. Discussion on gun law starts at 12:14 https://t.co/x9scSDU0ab

[Ben Woolvin @benwoolvin]

WATCH - our film on the terrible events in Plymouth in August 2021:
https://t.co/ZJtd5yvS4j