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LDR of the Year, 2023. Local democracy reporter @BristolLive for BBC partners. Inventor of the #Crispometer, as liked by Nigella Lawson
Bristol
Joined February 2019
For those unclear what the Local Democracy Reporting Service is (and there are many, including the majority of councillors I've spoken to since I started this gig in January 2019), here's an explainer and FAQs from the BBC, which funds the scheme.
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Former Special Constabulary officer allegedly sent sexual messages and photo of road crash to woman.
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SEND school transport cuts could force youngsters out of education, parents fear.
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How else would you start the week but with the weekly planning round-up?
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Council promises to keep community farm open despite saying it can't fund it anymore and might have to get rid of the animals.
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"You are about to endorse the wholesale destruction of greenbelt and the environmental consequences it will bring."
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@beardedjourno @RobbieDavies Ha! Exactly what went through my head when I sent that. But I do believe you're arguing with an AI thing and have gone down a rabbit hole. The article, and the Twitter answer, are the most AI thing I've seen.
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@RobbieDavies @beardedjourno No opinion piece should have AI input. It's therefore not an opinion piece.
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@RobbieDavies @beardedjourno All opinion pieces aren't generated by AI. And they definitely shouldn't be.
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@RobbieDavies @beardedjourno Not sure I understand the pearl-clutching reference. Fair play to Martin for admitting publicly he probably made a mistake in publishing what seems to be a clear artificial article made by bots.
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South Glos Council cabinet member "misinformation in the media" klaxon. Come on, South Glos. You're better than that.
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Labour expels councillor for announcing bid as independent for WECA mayor.
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Shop loses licence for selling suspected stolen wine from supermarkets.
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