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Taking inspiration from my work hero and all round nice guy @ElmbridgeTom, I too would like to take a moment to reflect and highlight some of my favourite pieces during the pandemic, both personal and from the other great journalists, at @surreylive (1)
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Firstly, this when all hell broke loose and people thought they couldn't live without 1,000 rolls of toilet paper. (2) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/why-people-panic-buying-coronavirus-17882885
And not forgetting the professor at @UniOfSurrey who predicted our fate. (3) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/business/surrey-not-far-widespread-coronavirus-17905668
How the county's eateries were coping at the start of the pandemic was just the start of the massive impact it would go on to have. (4) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/business/how-surreys-pubs-cafs-restaurants-17944997
Being able to speak to people like Chelsie is what makes this job both rewarding and heartbreaking. (5) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/being-terminally-ill-during-coronavirus-18068265
And likewise, we mustn't take for granted that we are still able to speak to survivors of the Second World War. (6) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/blitz-spirit-alive-coronavirus-hit-18071089
This by @elfinwood44 shows why local journalism is so important. (7) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/report-criticises-council-handling-woking-18402490
@alexjamesboyd, before he deserted us, loved writing about the bumpy M25. (8) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/why-m25-surrey-bumpy-noisy-18148355
A brilliant piece here by @SurreyLiveWill looked at the impact the pandemic was having on our local zoos. (9) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/how-surrey-hampshires-zoos-animal-18136120
Although the newest member of the team, @emmapenggelly has come on leaps and bounds to be one of our most trusted journos. Here she proves why with this touching piece. (10). https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/claygate-surrey-lockdown-grief-dad-18289005
And how can I forget our award-winning journalist @JPhillips_SJ?! Not only did this article raise awareness, it also brought some much-needed help for David. (11) https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/hampshire-news/aldershot-man-70-lived-solely-18050098
And finally, a thanks to @SurreyAdBeth @DavidAJComeau @RJKDuggan and the much missed @deanneblaylock who have been the pillars of strength through tough times. (12)
