Journalist and Writer

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About Me

I am a passionate and driven journalist with hands-on experience in political reporting, crime coverage, and live event assistance. 

As a reporter for the BBC Election Debate, I gained valuable experience covering key political events and issues. I assisted in organising the East Midlands mayoral hustings, sharpening my event coordination and political insight. My writing focuses on politics and crime, where I strive to deliver accurate, engaging content. 

I am enthusiastic about advancing journalism in the digital age; I am particularly interested in leveraging social media to engage younger audiences while combating fake news. I am eager to continue learning and honing my skills in this ever-evolving industry.

My Work!

Parents say they were 'left in the dark' over school hammer attack

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoParents say they've been left 'disgusted' over what they claim to be poor communication from senior managers at Redhill Academy after a pupil was attacked with a hammer. The academy, in Redhill Road, was reportedly placed into lockdown after the teenage boy was struck to the head and left seriously injured just before 10am on Monday, January 20. But concer...

Police offer free service to prevent bike theft: Hear what one resident thinks. - CBJ Target

However, with rising bike theft in West Bridgford, one resident is calling for more than just bike marking but action to be done to get back his stolen bike worth around £1,000.
David Todd, 46, of Gamston in West Bridgford, came home one day to find his new bike missing and replaced with an “old antique bike”.
It wasn’t until he looked on his Google camera that he was able to see the suspect and the police were able to catch him but his bike was never recovered.
David spoke about the new scheme...

Nottingham ‘stands up’ for women’s rights as Donald Trump takes office

Hundreds took to the streets of Nottingham to “stand up” against Trump coming into power as they raised concerns about the impact on women’s rights.
As Trump prepares to take office today, thousands of people across the UK chose to form a “united front”.

Nottingham’s march on Saturday, 18th January, saw hundreds meet at St Peter’s Square as part of a nationwide effort to support women, dubbed ‘Women’s March 2025’.

Pub shuts after owners said they needed to protect their mental health

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoA Nottingham pub has closed with immediate effect after the owners said they needed to protect their ‘mental health, sanity and future’. Hole in the Wall, in North Sherwood Street, which was part of the Nottingham Gay Quarter collective, decided to close last Wednesday with the owners Aaron and Drew Grimshaw-Sparks releasing a statement on social media to...

New sports bar with £2.50 pints 'will help students get their degree'

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoThe owners of a new sports bar have pledged the venue will help students get their degree thanks to its separate study area. Located on Goldsmith Street, Liquid Library consists of private booths to eat and drink, an upstairs VIP and study area and a ‘classic coffee chill-out lounge’. Formerly Spankies before its closure last year, its owners claim it is t...

Plans to transform derelict cinema will be a 'big hit'

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Renovations have begun on the four-floor construction project in St Ann’s set to bring a supermarket, children’s soft-play, and women’s gym to the area. I.C. discounts, cash and carry, closed in March 2022 after 28 years of trading, now the derelict building is being transformed by Shwan Hassan into ‘Zaytoon Supermarket’. The ground floor will be a supe...

I visited Goose Fair for the first time and have 3 bits of advice

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoCarla Dowling visited Nottingham Goose Fair for the first time. Here she gives her take for fellow first-timers. When walking into the Goose Fair, I was immediately hit by the waft of candy floss, mixed with burgers and fries, preparing me for what Nottingham’s Goose Fair had in store.
The screams in the background from children and adults alike warned of...