Emily Ford

London

Freelance Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Writer and journalist. Currently @Semafor

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Articles

Costs force demolition of Portsmouth childcare service centre home

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Costs force demolition of childcare services centreBinsteed Childcare ServicesStaff at Binsteed Childcare Services are looking for a new centre after being given six months' notice to evacuateStaff at a childcare service say they are "devastated" after being told they have six months to leave their centre. Binsteed Childcare Services has been operating from a Victorian school building in Buckland, Portsmouth for more than 30 years.
Sophy Roberts hosts talk at Sherborne Travel Writing Festival

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

Image source, Michael TurekImage caption, Sophy Roberts, who lives near Bridport, will be hosting a talk during Sherborne Travel Writing FestivalFor bestselling author Sophy Roberts, the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival will be a chance to connect. The first few lines of her latest book, A Training School for Elephants, describe the landscape of her Dorset home. But as the travel writer admits, "for all its beauty and all the people I love that live here, I have a very restless spirit".
Sherborne Travel Writing Festival

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Bestselling travel writer connects with readers at homeMichael TurekSophy Roberts, who lives near Bridport, will be hosting a talk during Sherborne Travel Writing FestivalFor bestselling author Sophy Roberts, the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival will be a chance to connect. The first few lines of her latest book, A Training School for Elephants, describe the landscape of her Dorset home.
Police tackle man who tried to ignite petrol pump with lighter

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

A man has been jailed after multiple attempts to set fire to a petrol pump. Footage shows the moment Rory Mayoh tried to ignite petrol with a lighter at the Asda station in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. The 31-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested after a series of incidents on 6 September 2024 at 22:15 BST.
Police tackled man who tried to light petrol pump

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emily Ford

A man has been jailed after multiple attempts to set fire to a petrol pump. Footage shows the moment Rory Mayoh tried to ignite petrol with a lighter at the Asda station in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. The 31-year-old, of no fixed address, was arrested after a series of incidents on 6 September 2024 at 22:15 BST.
Oxford charity supports those waiting on autism diagnosis

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

New support for those waiting on autism diagnosesGetty ImagesThe Owl Centre Charity has launched an online support hub, Waiting Well, for those yet to have an assessmentA new initiative has been set up to support people waiting for an autism diagnosis. An Oxford charity, which has now expanded nationwide, aims to provide extra help through an online hub. The Owl Centre Charity has launched the new service, Waiting Well, after receiving £20,000 in National Lottery funding.
Two arrested after 17-year-old stabbed at Oxford park event

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Ford

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The men have been arrested following three stabbings in the Oxford areaTwo men have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the face, hands and buttocks at a community event. The boy remains in hospital after the attack, which happened in Blackbird Leys Park on Sunday afternoon. The incident was one of three stabbings to happen in the area, causing Thames Valley Police to enact stop-and-search powers, which expired at 19:25 BST.
Dorset detective has public order conviction overturned

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emily Ford

Detective has public order conviction overturnedPA MediaDet Insp Mark Portelli has had his conviction overturned following an appealA senior police officer found guilty of shouting and swearing at his former partner has had his conviction overturned. Dorset Police officer, Det Insp Mark Portelli, 45, was previously convicted of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Det Insp Protelli appealed the December 2024 conviction.
Detective has public order conviction overturned

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Emily Ford

Emily Ford - BBC NewsTue, April 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM UTC1 min readDet Insp Mark Portelli has had his conviction overturned following an appeal [PA Media]A senior police officer found guilty of shouting and swearing at his former partner has had his conviction overturned. Dorset Police officer, Det Insp Mark Portelli, 45, was previously convicted of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Det Insp Protelli appealed the December 2024 conviction.
Blandford derelict mobile home blaze believed to be suspicious

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Emily Ford

Image source, Sturminster Newton Fire StationImage caption, A fire involving two derelict mobile homes was reported on Sunday afternoonA blaze involving two derelict mobile homes is believed to be suspicious, firefighters have said. Crews were called to Okeford Fitzpaine near Blandford on Sunday at 17:05 BST and found the fire "well alight". The service said Dorset Police also attended the scene "due to the nature and location of the incident".