Jeremy Stern

England, Oxford

Journalist and Producer at BBC Radio Wiltshire

Mooncut Media Content producer

Articles

Marlborough residents frustrated as more roadworks begin

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern |Chloe Harcombe

Image caption, Gary Farrow said trying to drive and park in Marlborough was "atrocious" because of frequent roadworksBBC News, West of EnglandResidents have expressed their anger at "constant" roadworks in a town, as another project gets under way. A scheme to upgrade underground pipes to ensure gas flows safely and reliably to homes and businesses in Marlborough, Wiltshire, is set to last until the start of July.
Devizes Road closure sparks conflicting views in Swindon

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jeremy Stern

Three-month road closure divides opinionJeremy SternBBCLocal business owners, such as florist Charlotte Phipps, hope the closure will lead to more pedestrian trafficThe planned three-month closure of a major road in Swindon has drawn mixed reactions from residents and businesses. During the closure, which will begin in June, Wales & West Utilities will replace ageing gas pipes under the A4289 Devizes Road, one of the key routes in the town.
Devizes Road closure sparks conflicting views in Swindon

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern

Image caption, Local business owners, such as florist Charlotte Phipps, hope the closure will lead to more pedestrian trafficThe planned three-month closure of a major road in Swindon has drawn mixed reactions from residents and businesses. During the closure, which will begin in June, Wales & West Utilities will replace ageing gas pipes under the A4289 Devizes Road, one of the key routes in the town.
Swindon school confirms bigger class sizes and less subjects amid low funds

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern |Sophie Parker

Image caption, Chas Drew is the head at Commonweal School which has written to parents about cutting subjectsClass sizes are set to increase and the range of subjects offered to pupils will be reduced due to a lack of funds, a head teacher has said. Chas Drew, head at Commonweal School, Swindon, also confirmed that the number of support staff for children with special educational needs will be reduced and help for low-income families for uniform is being cut.
Swindon college's knife bin allows anonymous disposal

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jeremy Stern

College knife bin allows anonymous disposalJeremy SternSophie ParkerNew College SwindonNew College Swindon and Owen's World Foundation have worked together to get the bin put upA college is hoping it can help reduce a town’s knife crime with the installation of a new amnesty bin. Swindon's New College has worked with local anti-knife crime group Owen's World to put the bin on its North Star site where it is accessible to the public.
Swindon college's knife bin allows anonymous disposal

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern |Sophie Parker

Image source, New College SwindonImage caption, New College Swindon and Owen's World Foundation have worked together to get the bin put upA college is hoping it can help reduce a town’s knife crime with the installation of a new amnesty bin. Swindon's New College has worked with local anti-knife crime group Owen's World to put the bin on its North Star site where it is accessible to the public.
Nate Hall looks back on his Daily journey from copy editor to managing editor - The Tufts Daily

3 weeks ago | tuftsdaily.com | Jeremy Stern

Hall, a graduating senior majoring in history, is the Daily’s managing editor and a writer for the Arts section. Editor’s note: The Daily’s editorial department acknowledges that this article is premised on a conflict of interest. This article is a special feature for Commencement 2025 that does not represent the Daily’s standard journalistic practices.
Mobile cafe for youth offenders opens in Swindon

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern

Image caption, The project is a collaboration between youth charity SMASH, Swindon Borough Council and the Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner's officeA Swindon charity has opened a mobile cafe where young offenders can become baristas in an attempt to prevent reoffending. SMASH youth project mentors children and young people and has partnered with Swindon Borough Council and the Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner's office to set up the scheme.
'No one gave their lives - they had them taken' says veteran

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Jeremy Stern |Sophie Parker

Image caption, Ken Foster was in the Royal Navy on VE day - but the job wasn't done, they went to liberate Norway"When people talk about those who 'gave their lives' - it really upsets me to hear that expression. No one gave their lives, they had their lives taken and they risked their lives." Ken Foster, 99, was on one of the Royal Navy ships that liberated Norway in 1945.
Old Sarum: Cafe which 'burned to ashes' reopens in mobile van

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Chloe Harcombe |Jeremy Stern

Image caption, The blaze completely destroyed a hangar and the adjacent restaurant and cafeA cafe which "burned to ashes" in a large fire that destroyed a World War One aircraft hangar has reopened in a mobile van. The team at Hangar 3, based at Old Sarum Airfield near Salisbury, Wiltshire, lost everything in the blaze and have relied on donations from members of the community to get the business up and running again.