Bits and Pieces
Words from spring
Words from winter
When you phoned and we never spoke again
Bad wolf
The place I was before, when I believed in everything
Then you're gone
A time that is not now
Egg-yolk light? Yeah, that's it really.
‘Scattering your ashes in the Mahanadi River’
‘Don’t leave me, don’t go’
I've been thinking a lot about apples.
Undress and dress again
Love will begin as yellow and it will end all the same.
The final smile
Tidelines
About my favourite emotion and our greatest gift, nostalgia.
Journalism Articles - for work
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Neurodivergent wristbands spark controversial Holocaust comparison
The wristband scheme has been launched by Devon and Cornwall Police', to help first responders in an emergency situation. Its aim is to help them better understand and support the person they are dealing with.One user said: “It's sounding like the equivalent of having cards in your wallets like organ donor card, or a DNR; a way to share your needs and wants in an accessible and easy-to-use format, to give you a voice in the moments you can no longer use it. “They should probably be something as...
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Ours To Protect Podcast
Psychology, the study of human behavior and mental processes, reveals how our actions towards the environment are shaped by psychological factors. Here's a summary:
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Ours To Protect, brought to you by Midlands 103, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee - for more information check out - https://ourstoprotect.ie/
Psychology, the study of human behavior and mental processes, reveals how our actions towards the envi...
Listen back:
This week's Fact Sheet:
Ours To Protect, brought to you by Midlands 103, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee - for more information check out - https://ourstoprotect.ie/
Psychology, the study of human behavior and mental processes, reveals how our actions towards the envi...
One third of dog attacks in Woking go unprosecuted
A police investigation report I carried out into the rising cases of dog attacks.
The animals Britain left behind
The cost of living, inaccurate information and lockdown consequences have been the perfect ingredients in an unprecedented influx of homeless animals. For many shelters, the pressure to rehome them and spread awareness surrounding these problems is at an all-time high.Before you get any pet, research it thoroughly so you know what you’re taking on. If the pet is for a child, be aware that children lose interest quickly, but make sure to educate a child on the responsibility and commitment involv...
The Cornish poet shedding light on housing realities
“The first time I was shortlisted for best first collection and this time it’s for best collection. It feels really good to know that people are connecting, as it’s an unusual book. I love poets and I love parties.” All the houses in Goodlord are inspired by real houses occupied by Ella or people she knows. She is focused on the notion that change needs to happen and channelled the book in a way that could tap into that crisis. “I go back to Cornwall all the time, I’m aware of the anger and how...
Haytor Rocks are being saved from erosion
Haytor Rocks are currently undergoing vital erosion repairs. The initiative aims to manage surface erosion at one of Dartmoor’s most visited locations in hopes of conserving and enhancing the park's landscape and promoting public enjoyment of the area's unique qualities.The conservation efforts at Haytor have included gentle reprofiling to redirect water flow and reduce gullying. Additionally, large granite stones have been strategically positioned to divert water and minimize erosion, and deepe...
Tor to Shore: UK's most ambitious rewilding project unveiled in Cornwall
Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Tor to Shore aims to create a thriving landscape rich in wildlife, from the large granite boulders and heights of Helman Tor in central Cornwall, through the Par River and surrounding farmland, to Cornwall’s south coast. The project will also protect and restore marine habitats in St Austell Bay.Cornwall Wildlife Trust has been awarded a substantial £265,000 grant to implement rewilding principles at Helman Tor nature reserve, allowing ancient breeds...
Bishop Mike Harrison embraces new role
Bishop Mike Harrison has recently taken on his new role as the Bishop of Exeter, and he is embracing the opportunity with enthusiasm. “Devon has a lot going on. I'm here to serve and promote the common good. I've been meeting with a lot of really creative and committed people in different charities like the Devon Community Foundation.”Bishop Harrison aims to recognise the work of his predecessors but is eager to carve out his own approach to the challenges Devon faces. He has identified particul...
Mike Harrison confimed as the new Bishop of Exeter
In a historic ceremony at Lambeth Palace in London, the Rt. Rev’d Mike Harrison has been confirmed as the new Bishop of Exeter by the Archbishop of Canterbury. This means he will have spiritual authority over the Diocese - which covers almost the whole of south-west England, serving the counties of Devon, Dorset and Cornwall - including the Isles of Scilly.During the ceremony, Bishop Mike took oaths on the Bible and signed a Declaration of Assent, solidifying his new role. The Vicar General then...
