Weekly column: Future BBC funding model uncertain Wednesday, 29 June, 2022 “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” I confess that I never noticed this poignant George Orwell quote is carved in stone on the walls of Broadcasting House in London, the home of the BBC. I spent seven years working for the BBC. I worked my way up from rookie reporter to managing a team of journalists over the border in Dorset. During... Local News
Weekly column: Working together to clean up our water 15th June 2022 Water quality matters. It matters for the health of people participating in river and coastal activities, such as swimming, fishing, and paddling. It matters... Local News
Muslim community in Exmouth 13th June 2022 I am proud of the diverse community we have in East Devon and Exeter. I was pleased to meet with members of the local Muslim community, including some of the... Local News
Littleham Primary School Exmouth 10th June 2022 It was wonderful to visit Littleham C of E Primary School in Exmouth today. Visiting every classroom, you can tell the children enjoy learning and being part of... Local News
Cost of living support fund in Devon 8th June 2022 Devon will receive an extra £5m to help households in the county cope with the rising cost of living. The Household Support Fund will help those who need it... Local News
Weekly column: Recognising the fantastic contribution of East Devon volunteers 8th June 2022 This week is a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution that volunteers make to communities across the UK. We all know that the last couple of years have... Local News
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2nd June 2022 A great pleasure to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in East Devon. It was wonderful to pop along to Seachange in Budleigh Salterton followed by the... Local News
Weekly column: Those who need it most will get vital support 1st June 2022 Last week, energy regulator Ofgem confirmed the typical household energy bill would rise by £800 in October. It was a worrying headline for many people in East... Local News
Project Food hub at Ottery St Mary Hospital 31st May 2022 It was great to meet Tiggy from Project Food as they prepare to launch a brand new hub at Ottery St Mary Hospital. The charity will be running cooking classes... Local News
Cranbrook Education Campus 30th May 2022 On the last day of term, I visited Cranbrook Education Campus to meet staff and students. It's a fantastic school run by the Ted Wragg Trust with brilliant... Local News
