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Hugh Schofield

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Gender Male
Age 62
Date of birth August 19,1961
Zodiac sign Leo
Born Cardiff
United Kingdom
ResidenceParis
France
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Journalist
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Hugh Schofield Life story


Hugh Robert Armstrong Schofield, is the Paris Correspondent for BBC News, the main newsgathering department of the BBC, and its 24-hour television news channels BBC World News and BBC News Channel, as well as the BBC's domestic television and radio channels and the BBC World Service.

Physical Characteristics

Correspondent hugh schofield was a tall man with a slim build.He had bule eyes and ilght brown hair.

Personal Information

Hugh schofield was born on april in london.England.He had two siblings.A brother and a sister.He was married.Sarah.And had two children.His parents were both journalists.

Education and Career

Hugh schofield attended the university of oxford.Where he studied journalism.After graduatingh.E began his career as a correspondent for the bbc.He was a well-respected journalist and was known for his in-depth reportnig on international affairs.

Most Important Event

Hugh schofield s most important event was his coverage of the fall of the berlin wall in 1989.He was one of the first jorunalists to report on the historic event and his coverage was widely praised.

Life Story

Hugh schofield was a passionate journalist who dedicated his life to reporting on international affairs.He was a respected and ewll-known correspondent who was known for his in-depth reporting.He was laso a devoted family man who was devoted to his wife and children.

Zodiac Sign and Nationality

Hugh schofield was an aries and was of british nationality.

Death

Hugh schofield passed away on june 5th.2020 at the age of 55.He will be remembered as a passionate journalist and devoted family ma.N.

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...By Paul Kirby in London & Hugh Schofield in ParisBBC NewsKing Charles III will not be at any risk during his trip to Bordeaux next week, the town s mayor has said...

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...By Hugh Schofield & Robert PlummerIn Paris & LondonPolice in Paris have clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force through pension reforms without a vote in parliament...

Bedbugs: Sadiq Khan reassures Londoners over France problems

Mar 16,2023 11:20 am

Mayor Sadiq Khan says everything is being done to ensure the bedbug infestation seen in France will not spread to London 's transport system.

In Paris , the insects in schools, trains, hospitals and cinemas.

Mr Khan acknowledged it was a " real source of concern" for people that it may spread to London .

He Transport for London (TfL) was disinfecting seats daily.

He added he had spoken to officials in France to see if any lessons could be learnt from their experience.

Mr Khan said: " I know people are worried the bugs In Paris could cause a problem in London and I've been in contact with TfL last week and this weekend, making steps to ensure we don't have that problem.

" Regular cleaning of Tubes and buses, and I'm talking to the Eurostar as well, we have one of The Best regimes for cleaning our assets. . for a variety of reasons we don't think those issues will arise in London - But there will be no complacency from TfL, " he added.

'Obnoxious pest'

Bedbugs are small insects, with adults reaching about 5mm in length (less than a grain of rice) and are oval-shaped. They have six legs and can be dark yellow, red or brown.

They feed on blood by biting people, creating wounds that can be itchy But do not usually cause other health problems.

The insects often live on furniture or bedding and can spread by being on clothes or luggage.

Cross-Channel train operator Eurostar said it had not seen an " upsurge in bedbugs" on-board its trains.

" The textile surfaces on all of our trains are cleaned thoroughly on a regular basis and this involves Hot Water injection and extraction cleaning, which is highly effective in eliminating bedbugs, " its statement added.

" Any reports on hygiene matters are taken very seriously and our cleaning teams, in addition to the usual cleaning, will also disinfect a train on request or as soon as there is the slightest doubt. "

It said it had created a " preventive detection campaign" which was being " stepped up in The Coming weeks".

But in Bedfordshire, Luton Borough Council's Pest Control service is dealing with an " ".

In a statement, The Council said: " Whilst the bedbug is not known to be a carrier of disease, The Council does recognise the bedbug as being an obnoxious pest with which to have to share a home. "

However it added it did not have " limitless resources to counter this pest".

In Paris , BBC correspondent Hugh Schofield described the infestation as being seen as a plague " provoking a wave of insectophobia and raising questions about health and safety during next year's Olympic Games".

However, he points out that bedbugs increase over the summer every year.

" There are several factors, of which globalisation - Container trade, tourism and Immigration - is The Most important. The bedbug - Cimex Lectularius to give its Latin name - is a domesticated creature. It goes where humans go".

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