I am one of the most positive people I know of. I believe people are good. I truly believe there’s nothing funny about peace, love and understanding. But these days my despair is way more regularly overwhelming than even I can easily cope with.

So, at coming up to 57, the time has come. I now have to wear glasses all the time. Trying to be grown up about it and not sulk. 🤓🤓 #nofilter #nofiller #nocosmeticworkhere #glasses

Yesterday one of, if not the biggest investment into communities in England was announced. Over 200 communities will get £20m to spend on their areas over 10 years. Pride of Place is fantastic news But media more interested in discussing immigration, Reform & Westminster stories

Christmas Shopping 🚨 My travel inspired memoir should be out in time for Christmas. Working title (to be changed) ‘Love, Life and 2 Matching Rucksacks’. So keep watching this space & pls think about it for Xmas pressure! More info ➡️ pegalexander.com/travelmemoirbook #travelmemoir #writer

@thebellesdoc The Belles has been nominated for the European Short Film Awards! So proud to have been a #CoProducer on this short film by the brilliant film maker Jon King. @mrjon1986 @europeanshortawards #documentary #shortfilm🎞📽⚡️#Bradford @bradford_2025

This morning I’ve had that wonderful first autumn morning when the sun is streaming through but it’s cold, tho not cold enough for heating on, and the air is fresh and you can tell the seasons are changing. Love the seasons. 🍁🍂☀️ #Leeds

Today my 16th wedding anniversary to my English husband who’s more northern than me. Leeds Unitd running thro him like a stick of rock. His mum a CoE vicar. His fav food fish&chips or a roast dinner & Tetleys bitter. As 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 as can be But who is brown This-my multi cultural🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

My photos. Loved reporting at Leeds West Indian Carnival. bbc.in/4oS4yIn

Today pure Caribbean in Chapeltown 🌞 #LeedsWestIndianCarnival– the oldest in Europe! South heads to Notting Hill, but from the Midlands up it’s all about Chapeltown 000s in the🌞, colours, music, food + energy. A joy @bbcyorkshire, bringing it alive on radio #radioreporter #journalist #broadcaster

I am very much enjoying the TV show about the history of London. But the presenters aren’t allowed to stand still for a second. Walk and talk - even ride and talk - on steroids in this show. And for some reason the female presenter is only allowed to be filmed from underneath. Stop it TV directors

Can we all just be reminded that there were no recorded people coming to the UK on small boats before 2018 People resorting to the dangerous small boats is a direct consequence of Brexit. www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

Can we all just be reminded that there were no recorded people coming to the UK on small boats before 2018 Using small boats is a direct consequence of Brexit. www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

Tried watching The Dinner tonight. Had to give up as it’s all mumbling. There’s no subtitle so even with the sound on 40 (it’s normally about 12 on my TV) no chance So fed up with mumbling these days on films. It’s not great acting. It’s just bloody infuriating

Proper laugh on the pink sofa on Vanessa TV show – thnx for having me @vanessafeltzofficial! Fab to chat with @nina.wadia @cosmoLandesman – My wedding photos (yes really) – @CitizensAdvice computers our wedding present – Free air fryers – Older Women’s Co-Housing – and mum staying 🐝 rb.gy/0tkehb

I am just 5 foot tall. I really struggle to get my little but heavy suitcase on the above seat rails Today I’ve had to get 3 trains. As usual not one person has offered to help when it’s obvious I am really struggling to reach. Always, They just sit and watch.

But it’s not as strong as you the men’s game ……… #Lionesses ⚽️

Have tears. #england🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Lionessess #GetIn

🙈🙈🙈😳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁 #Lionessess

Loved the massive cheer for #MichelleAgyemang Fantastic player #Lionesses #england🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Chloe Kelly you are effing ace! #Lionesses 🦁🦁🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A day in the life of …. a little bit of live TV! #Vanessa #TVpresenter #broadcaster #journalist #comentator🎤✍️ #liveTV @channel5_tv @itnproductionstv

• @vanessafeltzon5 Today’s guests: @nina.wadia @tvradiopeg #CosmoLandesman ✨ #Vanessa

I’ll be on @vanessafeltzofficial @channel5_tv tomorrow. Join us Friday 12.30 on Channel 5 TV #broadcaster #journalist #presenter #writer #commentator

Happy Birthday to the greatest song writer on the planet. Mr Martin L Gore. #genuis #DepecheMode

This is what relaxed really looks like😎☺️ Au naturale, no filter, just blazing Spanish sun and proper rest. After being seriously ill earlier this year, I see all my 56 years most days. But not here. Sunshine works wonders. #holidaysarelife #nocosmeticwork #nofillter #nofiller

4½ months ago I nearly nearly died. Since then: 5 months’ work in 3, no time off, utterly knackered. Now finally on holiday. Sunbed. Swimming. Romcoms. My fave top that’s been round the world. No booze, no socials, no nowt for 10 days. See you after the detox x

The Overton Window has shifted

Today @bradfordlitfest it’s the amazing @stephlunch who was wonderful. And her book #Deadline is FAB!

Still some tickets left. Join me and Steph on Saturday. Her book “Deadline” is fab!!! www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/deadli...

I say this with no comment on what I think about Rachel Reeves and her record as Chancellor, but I’m more than just ok with her crying We accept anger in politicians but not crying when it’s a more +ve emotion Did a video about this few years back youtu.be/zQYvmJ6TtxU?...

Radio show this aft. Two days consultancy and 2 full books to read Thurs & Fri. Then it’s @BradfordLitFest events Friday eve & Sat & Sun. Then Monday HOLIDAY !!! #freelancelife #radiopresenter #interviewer #NeedABreak

Still just a few tickets left. Perhaps one of the most important debates of our time. This one will have a very international flavour with a need to ensure a fairer society at its heart. Join us 12.15 Saturday #BLF2025 www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/freedo...

Am doing so much wk in my beloved #Bradford at the mo. Much thinking about Bradfordness Tonight at @BradfordLitFest launch I love the message - how this city is intensely local whilst also proudly international. Iit’s so possible to be both. A city built on migration and I love it.

It’s the @BradfordLitFest opening night gala dinner in the wonderful @BradfordLive So excited about the next week or so. So many amazing events and discussion. First up for me two panel to host - funding & philanthropy for the arts and Who Gets To Speak

It’s @MarkandLard at the wonderful @CityVarieties The audience demographic is as predicted.

Essential prep for @BradfordLitFest #BLF2025 #presenter #interviewer #journalist #host #debatechair #bradford #hairmatters #readingmatters #books

Who gets to speak? Are freedoms under threat? Whose voices are we hearing? Can’t wait to host this debate @bradfordLitFest. How can we safeguard free expression while building a fairer, more inclusive society? #BLF2025 www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/freedo...

#TV this morning #Radio this tea time. Not bad for someone full of cold 🤧 #Freelancelife #journalist #broadcaster @thejeremyvine bcb106.6fm

So excited to host this fab event. Launch of The Big Tasty Read, a national celebration of food, culture & storytelling Gonna be a great event. Get tix before they sell out #Bradford #BLF2025 @gracedent @nishakatona #presenter #interviewer www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/grace-...

Great day reporting for #BBC radio at #Leeds10k. Great to see Steve Bailey, Lord Mayor @cllrdan and @dixieonline #Leeds #runners #charity #radioreporter #journalist #broadcaster

Department Q. Utterly brilliant. I am Akram. What a star! (Fantastic theme tune too)

Regular post. I don’t think honours, should go to the rich & famous - no matter their charity or sportswashing If we have an honours system it should be for the everyday volunteers, community activists, regular charity workers who make a direct difference to people’s lives

Will be ‘Chewing The Fat’ on BBC radio across England and BBC Sounds tonight. No idea what we’ll be talking about - expect random and quirky chat! 11-12pm. Do join us if you’re not tired! #radiopanelist #journalist #contributor

They were always going to fall out ……. youtu.be/eUJ_ifjKopM?...

Still singing @KaiserChiefs after the gig on Saturday. #radiopresenter #radioplaylist

Watching #TheGame @channel5_tv It is crazy when it’s cheaper for UK prod co’s transport cars and more to Europe to film drama set in UK - even drama specifically set in places like Leeds & York TV channels should stop this - invest in filming UK drama in the UK

Can’t help putting sneaky pink rinses on my hair. I’ve mainly had pink hair since I was 16 and nearly got expelled from school for it one Monday when the weekend pink colour wouldn’t wash out. Leopard and spots and all that ……

The police have been totally right to give the ethnicity of the man in Liverpool so quickly. Thoughts and care for everyone in #Liverpool.

#Fletch. 3 years today. Never forgotten. #DepecheMode

Been on @jeremyvineon5 again. This time are #skinnyjabs the answer. And should #politicians be allowed to change parties without an election & why the London based media needs to get much more sophisticated about understanding why people in the #north and midlands are so fed up #broadcaster