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A journalist has returned to her home patch in a new BBC role. Elaine Mitchell has started a new role as the corporation’s district reporter for Fermanagh, where she grew up. Elaine, pictured, has spent 22 years with the BBC, working in various reporting jobs around Northern Ireland, as well as technical and production roles. Elaine told the Fermanagh Herald she is especially looking forward to reporting on farming, a previous specialism of hers.

1 day ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | David Sharman

A court reporter is set to run the London Marathon in aid of a cat charity. Oxford Mail court and crime reporter Gee Harland will undertake the challenge this Sunday in aid of Cats Protection. Having set a target of £500, Gee has so far raised £380 in sponsorship for the cause. She was inspired to raise money for the charity because she owns two cats, Pucca and Bear. Gee, pictured, told the Mail: “I was lucky enough to be allocated a ballot space for the marathon. “It felt like winning the lottery.

2 days ago | lep.co.uk | David Sharman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFormer England international Lydia Greenway will visit a Lancashire cricket club with more than half a century of Voneus Village Cup heritage when she officially launches this year’s edition of the national tournament.

2 days ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | David Sharman

A journalist who was awarded the MBE for his work has died aged 80. Tributes have been paid to Bill Chisholm, who covered the Scottish Borders region for more than 50 years. Bill, pictured, began at Smith freelance news agency, in Berwick-upon-Tweed, later moving to the Berwick Advertiser, Kelso Chronicle and then, in 1967, The Scotsman.

1 week ago | holdthefrontpage.co.uk | David Sharman

A daily journalist has been recognised as a “fuel poverty hero” for his campaigning reporting on the issue. Martin Williams, senior news reporter at Glasgow-based daily The Herald, has been recognised with the title by Energy Action Scotland. The award comes after Martin, pictured, wrote a story about how hundreds of thousands of homes that are not fit for human habitation.