#Sophie Raworth

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(Fictional news report covering the search for my oc Silver)

17/03/2004

ANNOUNCER: THIS IS BBC NEWS AT 6. WITH SOPHIE RAWORTH.

RAWORTH: Good Evening. Police in Sussex investigating the disappearance of nineteen year old Louise Jones are focusing their search on the woods surrounding West Horsely village after receiving a report of a possible sighting by a local dog walker.

RAWORTH: Samson Carmichael was walking with his eight year old grandson and his two dogs along the public footpath when the sighting occurred. We go now to local correspondent Tim Kingsly, reporting from West Horsely.

-cut to reconstruction of a young woman with black and pink hair, wearing skimpy 'new age punk' clothing, walking at the side of a country road at night-

KINGSLY: Walking alone into the dark, these are the last known steps of missing Louise Jones, spotted by a truck driver at 10:50pm on the 11th of March - Louise's nineteenth birthday. Her mother, Karen Jones, went to sleep in her brother's house in West Horsely village - where the pair were visiting from their home in Essex, along with Louise's sister Lisa - believing both her daughters to be in bed. No one in the house heard Louise leave late at night, and it's believed that she exited through the guest room window she was staying in, on the ground floor.

KINGSLY: Louise's disappearance was reported by her mother as early as lunchtime the following day. However, being over eighteen, police were unable to file the report as a missing person until after 24 hours of her last sighting. Initial investigations into Louise's internet activity led police to believe she may have intended to meet a local Pagan Gathering nearby, but there are currently no known meet-ups in the surrounding area. All local bus drivers and taxi firms have been questioned, and police are certain that Louise remained on foot as she exited east from the village.

KINGSLY, reporting with trees behind him: It's in this dense woodland between a few notable estates where police are now honing in on their search. Louise's family have said that she had a keen interest in both history and the supernatural. As these lands are hot spots for paranormal investigations, with legends such as the Ape Man, the Headless Traitor and the Grey Lady going back centuries, it's believed that Louise may have come here for her own private studying. One of the estate owners was recently questioned by the police and is now helping to fund the ongoing search.

BARCLAY BEG-CHETWYND, LOCAL LANDOWNER: As a father and grandfather, my heart goes out to the poor girl's mother, I can't imagine the Hell she must be going through. Of course, I'm happy to do my bit to look for young Louisa as much as I can, my bi- my furry girls here usually smell danger from miles off and I've rallied a team of fellow concerned citizens from the village to search every nook and cranny until we find something. Uh, I mean someone. Hopefully. *nervous chuckle*

KINGSLY: In the early hours of this morning, 62 year old Samson Charmichael was taking a walk with his grandson Benji, 8, along with his two German Shepherds, through the woods when they alerted him to 'something odd' in the distance.

SAMSON: Me and my dogs, wes both ex-police, y'know. When they catch a sniff o' somethin', can usually tell if it be somethin' bad. They was calm as anythin' one moment, playin' fetch with the boy as we went down the path 'ere. Then all o' a sudden, their ears are up and they're barkin' at somethin' through the trees. At first, I think it just thems smellin' deer or pheasant, then the boy starts pointing and sayin' "Granda! Look! It's Snow White!" *laughs* I says, "What you on about, lad?" He goes, "There's a girl asleep in th'woods! See!"

KINGSLY, interviewing: Did you yourself see anything?

SAMSON: No, I saw nothin'. But the boy was adamant and 'e ain't usually one for tellin' tales. I hollered out if there be anyone but could barely hear owt' over the hounds barkin' beside me. A' first I's thoughts I 'eard a growlin' but not from them. I 'aven't seen them that vexed since we retired. 'Ad I been alone, I'd 'ave gone closer, but had my little lad to think about and don't carry one of these mobiles on me, so I went to the nearest red box and called the police.

KINGSLY, reporting: The area of woodland lies between the estate of Mr. Beg-Chetwynd and that of Button House, which has stood for nearly five hundred years and has a rather checkered history. Back in 1993, Conservative MP Julian Fawcett died during an infamous sex scandal at a fundraiser, with one of his cabinet. A decade earlier, 39 year old scout leader Patrick Butcher was killed during an archery practice with his youth group.

KINGSLY: Lady Heather Button, now the sole resident and owner of the estate, is currently in hospital recovering from recent surgery, but has expressed her concern to the authorities and willingness to help with any enquiries upon her return. The house itself has already been searched.

BARCLAY BEG-CHETWYND: Everyone knows that place is riddled with ghosts and misfortune! I don't blame Lady Button at all for all the excursions she takes, I personally would hate to live there. And we've always had so-called ghost hunters creeping about but, thanks to this new internet, it's attracting all sorts. I'm relieved to know that the women of my family understand it's best to dress modestly while out and about and aren't walking out alone at God knows what time. Obviously, fingers crossed, nothing of 'that sorts' has happened to the young filly.

KINGSLY, as a recent photo of Louise smiling with a black labradoodle shows on the screen: Originally from Colchester in Essex, Louise has been described by her family as a 'quirky' and solitary girl with a love of reading, animals and the environment, but a tendency to be easily misled, leading to concerns she may have fallen into an online cult or been convinced to meet up with someone who was using a fake profile.

KINGSLY: When interacting on Pagan forums, she went under the username 'SilverRavenstar85'. Investigators believe the name may have been influenced by American author Silver Ravenwolf, who has published several books on modern day Witchcraft or 'Wicca', aimed to teach a younger audience. There is no known link between Wicca, claimed to be a peaceful and earth loving religion, and malevolent Satanic practices, but local church groups are warning parents to be vigilant of their childrens interests and activities, especially online. There has yet to be any evidence to suggest that Louise's disappearance may have been connected to any occult practices. Tim Kingsly, West Horsely.

-cut back to main newsroom-

RAWORTH: And we have just received a breaking news update on the disappearance of Louise Jones. Police have confirmed they have discovered what appears to be human remains in the woodland on the Button House estate. The body has yet to be identified but Louise's family have been notified. We'll update you as the story progresses.

RAWORTH: Now onto sports, Manchester United are set to....

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The zip slides up, her sunken grey face disappearing beneath the black plastic. Robin watches as the men in big white sacks lift the body up and place it on a stretcher, careful not to cause too much interference before wheeling it into their van. They've already remarked on how she's rather well preserved, despite nearly a week in the woods.

All thanks to him. With no way for him to move the actual body, the best he's been able to do is shoo away any animals attempting to have a nibble on the bony bag of meat laying on the ground for them. Couldn't stop the insects, so there is a bit of decomposition, mainly around the eyes and lips. Nothing as ghastly as how his own body looked after only a couple of days left to rot beneath the tree before his tribe found him.

Mother or someone will have to identify her, he knows that from watching Silent Witness on the telly. Not good for any parent to see their child dead, let alone torn to pieces by badgers and foxes. Some dogs as well, he also told not to intrude, just to go fetch help. Find her. Lay her to rest.

With the body finally taken away, he can focus his attention back to the real girl instead of worrying about the shell.

Robin trudges back to the mound of cornflowers, smiling as he sets his eyes on the sleeping young woman. After seeing the disturbing state of her corpse, it made him feel better to know that her soul remained as bright and colorful as she'd been when alive. Skin pale like Moonah. Pink hair that no doubt will have Kitty squirming with envy when she wakes to meet them all.

When she wakes...

She must do. Eventually. Why would anyone stay ghost only to sleep forever?

Robin gently taps his paws around her shoulders, as if tucking her in amongst the blue flowers. She stirs, only slightly, with the smallest hum. Definitely only sleeping. Sleepy Moonah Girl. Strange. Pretty, but strange.

"They take you to rest now. Body can return to Earth Mum. Family not worry anymore soon." He tells her, on the off chance she can hear in her sleep. "Family be sad to know truth. But it better. Trust me."

The cries of his tribe during the ceremony where they'd buried him had been far less harrowing than the cries of them calling his name through the woods as they'd searched for answers. Anything. Nothing scarier than not knowing.

As he strokes her hair back, the girl moves slightly, leaning into the fur of his cuff. At least he can bring her some comfort.

"Sleep well, Moonah Girl. Robin stay. Robin keep you safe. Promise."

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Disgraced, convicted and now sentenced, a chapter has closed: there will clearly be no return to public life for Huw Edwards. But what of his employer, the BBC, whose reputation allows the greatest recognition and respect to those it considers stars, possibly more than any other broadcaster?

The ability of well-known, powerful figures, usually men, to abuse the trust placed in them is not unique to the BBC, of course. But the BBC’s history, as well as the universal funding mechanism it is currently fighting to continue, makes it imperative that, this time, the corporation learns the lessons of past scandals. The BBC’s lowest point was clearly after the revelations about Jimmy Savile, who had been allowed to hide far more atrocious sins in plain sight and to die a hero. But it must still ensure that it is in a strong position to weather further scandals.

The corporation announced an independent review into its workplace culture in August, after Edwards first pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children. With the review panel not yet appointed, it seems as good a time as any to look at what the corporation can do to avoid another scandal involving its best-known and best-paid staff.

So many of the scandals that damage the reputation of the BBC involve “talent” – men such as Edwards but also Rolf Harris, Savile and far lesser offenders who nonetheless broke the rules, such as Martin Bashir – given special treatment because they happen to be good on the telly. These are men not only paid enormous amounts of money, but also placed on the sort of pedestal that silences dissent. Any review of BBC culture must first give its less powerful employees a genuine avenue to raise any concerns or complaints.

The success and fame of Edwards, and all “front of house” presenters, rely on teamwork, yet researchers, producers, technicians and others are seen as far more expendable – with many believing it will be career-ending if they complain.

The power imbalance does not just affect junior members of staff when it comes to stars such as Edwards, whose career outlasted those of many of his bosses. The relationship between managers and presenters afforded public acclaim is unlike those in other, more hierarchical, jobs. The talent is often paid more and treated with kid gloves, which makes tough questions harder to ask.

The psychiatrist’s report cited in court traced a turning point back to 2018, when some BBC editors did raise concerns over Edwards’ social media activities after he took to posting images of himself bare-chested boxing on what was described as a “thirst Insta account”. Yet nothing much seems to have been done, even though the court heard that Edwards took two months of sick leave in 2018 “following an anonymous denunciation”. To be fair, BBC bosses did not know the reason and could not enquire into mental health concerns he had not been open about.

Yet it does again raise questions about the lack of action between 2018 and Edwards’ arrest in November 2023 – an arrest after which he continued to be paid a salary amounting to £200,000 until he resigned.

No star should be afforded the sort of long leash that allows them to become both very grand and unmanageable. The power imbalances that insulate on-air talent at the BBC must be addressed, and no employee should be above scrutiny if there are complaints or concerns over their conduct.

The BBC has now allowed a roster of great presenters including Clive Myrie, Reeta Chakrabarti and Sophie Raworth to replace Edwards on the News at Ten. It should also ensure, going forward, that the image of a wise and trusted presenter is not always a male one.

But the change that BBC management will find hardest to make is that of the siege mentality it adopts when criticised. Under attack from commercial rivals, headline-hungry politicians and an ageing army of loyal licence-fee payers, many scandals are met with a circling of the wagons rather than an honest appraisal of the difficult decisions that have to be made. Whether over Strictly or Edwards, this approach tends to leave newsroom staff so furious at being left in the dark that the ensuing coverage of internal problems takes on the tone of a tabloid witch hunt.

The crimes of Edwards are his alone, not the BBC’s, as should be the punishment. Child safety organisations have spoken of a “hidden pandemic” of sexual exploitation and abuse in our society, a warning that suggests the problem is far from one that affects hubristic presenters alone.

But the BBC is too important to be allowed to just shrug its collective shoulders and kick the issue into the long grass of yet another review. A genuine rebalancing of power structures and behaviour is urgent, especially for a new generation who are increasingly choosing not to pay the licence fee, yet need the BBC to continue as this nation’s most trusted voice more than ever.

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Sophie Raworth British Newsreader

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former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. He died at home in Plains, Georgia.

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The former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. He died at home in Plains, Georgia. His son said he was "a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love”.

A former peanut farmer, Jimmy Carter became president in the turbulent aftermath of the Watergate scandal, promising never to lie to the American people.

On the international stage he helped broker an historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. However he struggled to deal with the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

After a single term in office, he was swept aside by Ronald Reagan when he won just six states in the 1980 election.

After leaving office Jimmy Carter became a campaigner for international peace, the environment and human rights, for which he was recognised with a Nobel Peace prize.

The longest-lived president in US history, he celebrated his 100th birthday in October 2024.

Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Gary O’Donoghue and Tom Bateman in Washington

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LONDON (AP) — The BBC said it is shocked at the “abhorrent” behavior of its former top news presenter Huw Edwards, who admitted Wednesday to accessing indecent images of children sent to him by a man via the WhatsApp messaging service.

During a 26-minute hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in central London, the 62-year-old Edwards — for decades the trusted front man of BBC News — pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.

He has been remanded on bail until a pre-sentencing hearing on Sept. 16 and could face up to 10 years in prison, though the prosecution conceded that a suspended sentence may be appropriate.

The court was told that 377 sexual images were sent to Edwards on WhatsApp between December 2020 and August 2021. Of them, 41 were indecent images of children, including seven classified as “category A,” which were the most indecent, with the estimated age of most of the children between 13 and 15. One child was aged between 7 and 9.

“The BBC is shocked to hear the details which have emerged in court today,” the public broadcaster said in a statement. “There can be no place for such abhorrent behavior and our thoughts are with all those affected.”

Edwards’ admission of guilt marks a dramatic fall from grace. After starting at BBC Wales 40 years ago, Edwards was the lead anchor on the BBC’s nighttime news for two decades and led the public broadcaster’s coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 as well as election specials.

One of the BBC’s top earners, he was suspended in July 2023 for separate claims made last year, and subsequently resigned in April on health grounds. No charges were brought in relation to those claims.

The BBC revealed that it was made aware in November “in confidence” that Edwards had been arrested on suspicion of serious offenses and released on bail while police continued their investigation. It added that it would have dismissed him if he had been charged.

It was revealed earlier this week that he had been charged in late June — at which point he “was no longer an employee of the BBC,” the broadcaster said.

Sophie Raworth, who was presenting the early evening news on Wednesday, stressed that the BBC news department is independent from the broadcaster’s hierarchy. She said it only learned that Edwards had been charged on Monday along with everyone else when the Metropolitan Police revealed he was due in court Wednesday.

Following Edwards’ admission of guilt, the Met identified the man who sent the images to him as Alex Williams, 25. He was sentenced to a suspended 12-month sentence at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court in Wales in March, after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing indecent images as well as possessing prohibited images of children.

An investigation into Edwards began after a seized phone revealed his participation in a WhatsApp conversation, police said.

“Accessing indecent images of underage people perpetuates the sexual exploitation of children, which has deep, long-lasting trauma on these victims,” said Claire Brinton of the Crown Prosecution Service, which decides whether a case should go to court.

Speaking in Edwards’ defense, lawyer Philip Evans said there is “no suggestion” that his client had “in the traditional sense of the word, created any image of any sort.”

Edwards, he added, “did not keep any images, did not send any to anyone else, and did not and has not sought similar images from anywhere else.” He added that Edwards had “both mental and physical” health issues and that he is “not just of good character, but of exceptional character.”

Prosecutor Ian Hope told the court that Edwards’ “genuine remorse” was one reason why a suspended sentence might be considered. Setting out the potential penalties under the law, he said that where there is the prospect of rehabilitation, a community order and sexual offender treatment program could be considered as alternatives to prison.

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said in a statement that there should be “no doubt” about the seriousness of Edwards’ crimes.

“It can be extremely traumatic for young people to know sexual images of themselves have been shared online,” it said. “We also need to see online platforms do much more to identify and disrupt child abuse in private messaging services in order to safeguard young people.”

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British finance minister sticks to tax-hiking plans, pledges post-Brexit reforms

Jeremy Hunt is interviewed for Sophie Raworth’s ‘Sunday Morning’ at BBC Broadcasting House in London. Tejas Sandhu | Lightrocket | Getty Images British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt on Friday signaled he is pushing ahead with tax hikes, while stressing the need to develop Brexit into a “catalyst” for U.K growth. “The best tax cut right now is a cut in inflation,” Hunt said in a speech addressed…

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7 June 2013 | Queen Elizabeth II meets newsreaders Sophie Raworth and Huw Edwards as she opens the new BBC Broadcasting House in London, England. (c) Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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Sophie Raworth

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SOPHIE RAWORTH (b1968-).British  journalist and broadcaster working for the BBC. She is a senior newsreader mainly presenting BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten. She can often be found presenting state occasions. In 2015, she became the new presenter of consumer affairs programme Watchdog and in 2016, began presenting Crimewatch, both for BBC One. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Raworth

LIVES IN: ST MARGARET’S. Address NOT KNOWN

LIVED AT: 7 St George’s Road,St. Margarets TW1 1QS. Childhood home https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0444v94

Residence: ?-present.

Plaque?: No.

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