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Darshna Soni

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Darshna Soni

@darshnasoni

Journalist. Communities Editor at #C4News. Lending an ear and giving a voice to communities across the UK. DM me if you’ve got a story to tell.

The Midlands...& beyond.

Joined April 2010

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Darshna Soni
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Jun 5, 2020
“As a nurse, I encounter structural racism every day" Donna Kinnair on #bbcqt. Her full title is Professor Dame Donna Kinnair, but this was missed out of her name tag. Hugh Pennington’s title - Professor - was not missed out.
Darshna Soni
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Aug 5, 2024
“We’ve come to apologise to everyone drinking here, what’s happening doesn’t represent us” We’re at the Clumsy Swan in Birmingham, a group of young Asians heard the EDL were inside & came to confront them. Older guys in the community calmed things down and sent them home.
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Darshna Soni
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Sep 12, 2022
NEW: The 22-year old woman who was arrested after holding up this anti-monarchy placard at St Giles' Cathedral has now been CHARGED “in connection with a breach of the peace", @PoliceScotland confirm. Will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
Darshna Soni
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Sep 5, 2024
“Bhim loved to laugh. He was always happy and talkative, the joker of the family.Our hearts have been completely broken.” Beautiful tribute from Bhim Kohli's family, who say he was a loving family man. He lived in the same house in Braunstone for 40 years, was well known locally
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Darshna Soni
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Nov 10, 2019
What an honour, I’ve interviewed one of the oldest surviving Muslim war veteran, 99-year-old Inayet Ali. It’s often forgotten that 4 million people volunteered for the Indian Army to support Britain in its war effort and fight against fascism. #RemembranceSunday . More on #C4News
Darshna Soni
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Oct 26, 2020
Replying to @MarcusRashford
The Bubble Inn, Derby, delivered 77 hot meals today
Darshna Soni
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Jun 2, 2021
Yet again tonight, the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wouldn't come on our programme. During his 22 months and 9 days in the role, Mr Williamson has never spoken to #c4news.
Darshna Soni
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Apr 18, 2023
“Many believe that sari-clad women can’t run, I wanted to prove them wrong!” Love this story 😍 Madhusmita Jena, a teacher from Manchester, ran the city’s marathon in this beautiful sari, in 4h 50. I find it hard enough to walk in a sari, let alone run 26 miles! Amazing 💪🏾
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Darshna Soni
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Oct 25, 2024
Huge congrats to the fabulous @SangitaMyska for being recognised as the Media Personality of the Year at the @asianmediaaward. Well deserved 💪🏾
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Darshna Soni
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Jun 15, 2023
This evil person is just that, he’s just a person. Please hold no hate that relates to any colour, sex or religion.” Inspiring, beautiful words from Barnaby’s mum. Heartbreaking to listen to. #NottinghamTogether
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Darshna Soni
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Sep 20, 2022
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“We are from one family. We settled here in this city together, we fought the racists together, we built it up together. The recent violence is not who we are as a city.” Joint statement on Hindu / Muslim tensions in Leicester
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Darshna Soni
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Feb 23, 2021
“What first attracted your friend, a pub landlord, to the opportunity to make millions of pounds making PPE for the NHS, something he’d never made before?” @bbcnickrobinson asks @MattHancock. “I don’t know.. there was a massive shortage, demand went up. There’s been an inquiry.”
Darshna Soni
@darshnasoni
Dec 21, 2019
She is the first person to wear a hijab in Congress. He is the first person to wear a turban in Parliament. ‘We helped to break a glass ceiling' Lovely interview, @IlhanMN meets @TanDhesi
Ilhan Omar meets Tan Dhesi: ‘We helped to break a glass ceiling'
From theguardian.com
Darshna Soni
@darshnasoni
Jun 4, 2024
“I can take you to streets in Oldham where no one speaks English.” “Or they could speak two languages? Don't your own children speak another language?” Exchange with Nigel Farage on #r4today, Mr Farage asked how he knows people he hears speaking another language have no English👇🏾
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