Emily Ford

London

Freelance Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Writer and journalist. Currently @Semafor

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Articles

Sacked Dorset officer says he felt 'fear' during teen's arrest

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Sophia Seth |Emily Ford |Marcus White

Media caption, The teenager's arrest was recorded on a police body-worn cameraSophia Seth, Emily Ford & Marcus WhiteBBC South Investigations & BBC NewsA police officer who was sacked over his arrest of a teenager has said he was "panicking" about his own safety. PC Lorne Castle was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct following his detention of a 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January 2024.
Sacked Dorset officer says he felt 'fear' during teen's arrest

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sophia Seth |Emily Ford |Marcus White

Sacked PC says he felt 'fear' during teen's arrestSophia Seth, Emily Ford & Marcus WhiteBBC South Investigations & BBC NewsThe teenager's arrest was recorded on a police body-worn cameraA police officer who was sacked over his arrest of a teenager has said he was "panicking" about his own safety. PC Lorne Castle was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct following his detention of a 15-year-old boy in Bournemouth in January 2024.
Scranton couple inspired by The Office suggest Slough house swap

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

US fans of The Office want Slough house swapAndrew MaineAndrew and his wife Jennifer are looking for people from Slough to do a house swapWhat do the American city of Scranton and the Berkshire town Slough have in common? For many TV fans, it's the UK and US versions of The Office, starring Ricky Gervais and Steve Carell as comical managers David Brent and Michael Scott respectively.
What's next for Remember Monday?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Emily Ford

It has been two weeks since the UK's first girl group entrant to Eurovision since 1999 took the stage. Remember Monday had an eventful few months leading up to the competition in Switzerland - and they show no sign of slowing down. Talking to BBC Radio Solent, the all-female trio from Hampshire and Berkshire say they are about to have the "summer of our dreams". Holly-Anne Hull, from Camberley, Charlotte Steele, from Farnham, and Lauren Byrne, from Fleet, all co-wrote What The Hell Just Happened?
Books of condolence for tributes to Bicester fire victims

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Condolence books launched for Bicester fire victimsFamily photosFirefighters Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan were killed along with Dave ChesterCondolence books to pay tribute to three people killed in a devastating blaze have been set up across Oxfordshire. The books were left in three locations following the deaths of firefighters Martyn Sadler and Jennie Logan, as well as father-of-two Dave Chester.
Warnings after dolphin sighting in Lyme Regis Harbous

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Dolphin sighting warning after public disturbancesMMOThe bottlenose dolphin has been spotted on its own by Lyme Regis HarbourThe appearance of a solitary bottlenose dolphin in a Dorset harbour has led conservation experts to release guidance. The animal has appeared in Lyme Regis Harbour and sparked the initiative Operation Seabird, after reports of people getting too close.
Bransgore woodland fire treated as suspicious by police

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Ford

Image source, HIWFRSImage caption, A large heath fire broke out in Bransgore on Saturday eveningA large heath fire which broke out on the border of Hampshire and Dorset is being treated as suspicious, police have said. Firefighters were called on Saturday evening to the incident, affecting one hectare (2.4 acres) of heath and gorse in Bransgore.
Bransgore woodland fire treated as suspicious by police

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Investigation into 'suspicious' woodland fireHIWFRSA large heath fire broke out in Bransgore on Saturday eveningA large heath fire which broke out on the border of Hampshire and Dorset is being treated as suspicious, police have said. Firefighters were called on Saturday evening to the incident, affecting one hectare (2.4 acres) of heath and gorse in Bransgore.
Farmers pray for rain amid driest spring on record

1 month ago | bbc.com | Patrick Hughes |Emily Ford

Next 10 days crucial for farmers 'praying' for rainPatrick Hughes & Emily FordBBCFarmer George Brown says he has been praying for rain during the sunniest April on recordA twofold blow of record sunshine and low rainfall has left crops in "survival mode" and struggling to grow, a farmer has warned. Arable farmer Nigel Friend raises animals and grows crops at Cranborne Chase in Dorset, he says unless weather improves in the next ten days, there could be grain shortages.
Bournemouth disabled-led orchestra 'removing barriers'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Disabled-led orchestra 'proves we are good enough'Eljay BrissThe Bournemouth ensemble of the National Open Youth Orchestra is performing in PooleA violinist says playing in a disabled-led youth orchestra is "a way of proving we are good enough". Cass Alabaster plays the violin and viola in the Bournemouth ensemble of the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO). He said performing in the group has meant having his needs as someone with a disability "understood and accepted".