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Local Democracy Reporter for Lincolnshire based at LincsOnline. Previously freelanced for Lincolnshire Live, Nottinghamshire Live and Sky News.
I’ve just finished a week of training at BBC Birmingham.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course which was part of my training as a Local Democracy Reporter for Lincolnshire based at LincsOnline.
I learnt about BBC video journalism, TV and radio broadcasting, data and digital journalism.
I’ve just finished my second week as Local Democracy Reporter for @lincs_online.
One of my biggest stories was going to Grimsby and reporting on the Lincolnshire Combined Authority vowing to protect British Steel workers in Scunthorpe.
Taxi drivers join council’s calls to monitor licensed firms as they claim: ‘Most people use Uber instead of local businesses’. My story for LincsOnline.
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I’ve just finished my first week at LincsOnline as Local Democracy Reporter.
The biggest story of the week was interviewing Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at the Lincolnshire Show.
Car dealership lodges expansion plan. My article for LincsOnline.
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How your MP voted in the assisted dying bill. My article for LincsOnline.
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A very special episode of the Midweek Drive.
I was really grateful to everyone for wishing me a happy birthday.
We also interviewed writer Chris Shepard and talked about the upcoming Newark Book Festival.
Listen on PodBean or on the Southside Broadcasting website.
#birthday #books #newark
Another varied episode of the Midweek Drive.
We discussed the final episode of Doctor Who and our predictions for the next series.
We also talked about sleeping habits and how people actually need different amounts of sleep to function properly.
#doctorwho #sleep
In this podcast, we reviewed the latest Mission Impossible film: The Final Reckoning.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching it at the cinema last week.
It was great to discuss it with the team on the Film Review podcast for Southside Broadcasting.
#filmreview #missionimpossibledeadreckoning
Really enjoyed my time on the Film Review podcast for Southside Broadcasting.
We previewed and shared our thoughts on the new Mission Impossible film.
This was particularly interesting because I’m going to see it very soon.
#movies #films #missionimpossible #podcast
I’ve just finished a week of work experience with Nottingham World.
I’ve really enjoyed it, especially going out and about. I produced videos, took photos, wrote articles and features.
My favourite story was visiting the Newark Air Museum.
#video #photography #articles #nottinghamshire
An action-packed episode of The Midweek Drive.
We reviewed the latest episode of Doctor Who and discussed what’s likely to come up later in the series.
We also talked about our favourite places to go on holiday and places we would like to visit in the future.
#doctorwho #holiday #tv #podcast
Photography can help improve your wellbeing.
In this episode of The Midweek Drive, we discuss how photography and getting on nature can help improve your mental health.
We also reviewed episode four of the new series of Doctor Who.
#photography #media #doctorwho #lincoln #podcast
Earlier this week I submitted my dissertation for my Journalism degree at the University of Lincoln (UK).
I studied factors influencing people’s podcast listening habits and conducted a survey and focus group interviews.
#dissertation #podcasts
A very science-fiction focused episode of The Midweek Drive podcast.
We discussed our favourite superhero characters and reviewed episode three of the new series of Doctor Who.
Listen on PodBean and the Southside Broadcasting website.
#doctorwho #superhero #films #lincoln #podcast
A special Easter themed episode for the Midweek Drive podcast.
We reviewed the second episode of the new series of Doctor Who.
We also discussed what we got up to over the Easter weekend.
Listen on PodBean or the Southside Broadcasting website.
#easter #doctorwho #lincoln #podcast
A really exiting time on The Midweek Drive podcast this week for Southside Broadcasting.
We discussed our views on the new series of Doctor Who and our plans for the Easter weekend.
Listen on PodBean and the Southside Broadcashing website.
Thank you! Really enjoyed covering this story.
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A special Lincoln 10K podcast on the Midweek Drive.
Joe raised more than £200 for Sophie’s Journey.
Sophie died from meloblastoma aged just 12 and Joe’s daughter was close friends with her.
Listen on PodBean or the Southside Broadcasting website.
#lincoln10k #running #charity #podcast
Grimsby has been ranked as the least attentive place to vape in the UK. My article for The Linc.
thelinc.co.uk/2025/04/grim...
A great discussion on The Midweek Drive podcast.
We talked about France, sci-fi, books and our favourite summery songs.
#music #france🇫🇷 #books #lincoln #podcast
Lincolnshire Police will be ‘crippled’ without additional funding, the Police and Crime Commissioner has warned.
Marc Jones revealed that 450 police staff will have to be cut over the next three years.
Really pleased to see my article in the Lincolnshire Echo.
#policecuts
One of my favourite podcasts this week on Southside Broadcasting.
On The Midweek Drive, we talked about how to make the best cup of tea and coffee, heard stories from Australia and much more.
#tea #coffee #australia #lincoln #podcast
Really enjoyed the digital articles module @LincsJournalism. Got the opportunity to cover a variety of topics including the environment, charity, politics and policing. Networked with guest editors and got a story published @LincsLive.
#digitalnews #journalism
Really pleased to see my article on Lincolnshire Live.
www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln...
Some significant topics in this week’s The Midweek Drive podcast.
We spoke to Cathy Manso about her time reporting in Ukraine.
We also talked about St Patrick’s Day and learnt a new phrase: “splitting the G” in relation to drinking Guinness.
An awesome The Midweek Drive podcast.
A super cool mix of topics including sci-fi, James Bond, Doctor Who and much more.
#scifi #jamesbond #doctorwho #podcast #lincoln
I'm researching podcast listening habits for my dissertation. I'd be very grateful if you could fill in a short survey. Thank you.
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A really important episode of The Midweek Drive Podcast.
We interviewed historian and author Forest Jones about the civil rights movement.
We also spoke about the importance of International Women’s Day.
#internationalwomensday #civilrightsmovement #lincoln #podcast
Another interesting and mixed The Midweek Drive podcast.
We discussed the threats AI poses to the media industry, living comfortably, signs of spring and International Women’s Day.
#ai #internationalwomensday #spring #lincoln #podcast
