Aunty

British

/ ˈɑːntɪ /

noun

an informal name for ABC 2

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"I like it because my aunty makes chocolate pancakes at home," he said.

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Aunty Pru, aka greengrocer Nick Downes, is performing in the Snow Queen at the Birchmeadow Centre in Broseley, Shropshire, and said: "I think you have to interact with your audience, make them feel welcome, not overwhelmed, and make them enjoy their experience."

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Winning the award for video of the year was Bemi Orojuogun, better known as bus aunty.

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The family of a 45-year-old woman who was found dead have described her as "loved daughter, sister, mum and aunty".

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"Angela was a loved daughter, sister, mum and aunty and will be sadly missed," Ms Shellis' family said in a statement.

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