Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies aged 74
Charlie Bird. Picture: Kieran Harnett
Former broadcaster, journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird has died at the age of 74.
Mr Bird had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021.
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