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BBC Radio 2's 500 words: top writing tips and how to enter the kids short story competition | Radio Times
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Ferrars Junior on Twitter: "We are taking part in the 500 words 2020 competition! Speak to your School Council rep for more details on how to submit your story! @BBCRadio2 https://t.co/oo6B5puCr6" /
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The Duchess of Cornwall joins the 500 Words judging panel at the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show studio | The Royal Family
![BBC Radio 2 on Twitter: "That's it, the #500Words competition is closed for 2016. Thank you for all your entries. Good Luck with your stories https://t.co/EcjZqkebt9" / Twitter BBC Radio 2 on Twitter: "That's it, the #500Words competition is closed for 2016. Thank you for all your entries. Good Luck with your stories https://t.co/EcjZqkebt9" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CcFTxEfWAAAHUwF.jpg)
BBC Radio 2 on Twitter: "That's it, the #500Words competition is closed for 2016. Thank you for all your entries. Good Luck with your stories https://t.co/EcjZqkebt9" / Twitter
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BBC Radio 2 - 500 Words - TYRANNOS-ORAL HYGIENE - SILVER WINNER | Writing competition, Stories for kids, Literature
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