Julia Gregory
Local Democracy Reporter at Hackney Citizen
Journalist at @BBCSurrey @GregoryReports, ex Local Democracy Reporter - including Kensington & Chelse Camden, Hackney Islington ccls. Mental health 1st aider.
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2 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | Joshua Askew |Julia Gregory
Image caption, Passengers want a hassle-free, seamless experience, said one academicPublic transport in Southern England is struggling because it has "failed to keep up with the digital age", a study has found. Researchers at the University of Surrey said "simple innovations", such as easy payment systems, e-ticketing, and mobile applications, could improve ridership and passenger satisfaction. They added that these tech-driven changes could increase the number of people on buses by more than 30%.
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1 month ago |
bbc.co.uk | Craig Buchan |Julia Gregory
Image source, Julia Gregory/BBCImage caption, The paddling pool was expected to open in time for half termContaminated water has delayed the reopening of a paddling pool in Guildford. The Stoke Park paddling pool was expected to open on Saturday ahead of the half term school holiday. However, final water testing after resurfacing works revealed it was not yet safe to open the facility, according to Guildford Borough Council.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Julia Gregory
Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefitsJulia GregoryReporting fromSurrey HillsJulia Gregory/BBCYoung people have a chance to meet farm animalsOn a farm nestled in the Surrey Hills, young people are helping herd cows and build pens so they can be wormed. They are spending time on Pondtail Farm in Brockham, near Box Hill, to help boost their mental health as part of the Care Farm project.
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1 month ago |
bbc.co.uk | Vicky Castle |Julia Gregory
The EA said it had invested heavily in recent enforcement work and where there was a risk to navigation it would continue to take action to remove the boats and seek to recover costs from the owners. A spokesperson added: "Over recent years there has been an increase in people living on boats and moorings along the Thames. "We have asked our partners to work with us to develop a more sustainable and longer-term approach.
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2 months ago |
bbc.co.uk | Patrick Barlow |Julia Gregory
Image source, Julia Gregory / BBCImage caption, Retired army colonel Leslie Clark, 90, is walking 100 miles for charityA 90-year-old blind veteran is attempting to walk 100 miles (160.9km) around his village to raise money for charities tackling mental health and homelessness. Retired army Colonel Leslie Clark, who will celebrate his 91st birthday on 1 May, plans to continuously walk a three mile loop in Normandy in Surrey until he hits his target.
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It was a privilege to sit in the same press box with Duncan Campbell (crime) covering the Hatton Garden trial at Woolwich CC. Not only a great journalist but also kind and very generous in sharing background about some of those on trial & always a pleasure to see him. RIP
Duncan Campbell’s death is a cruel loss to journalism. Wise, kind, universally trusted, universally liked. Writing wonderful pieces to the end https://t.co/Nt9d0B0IWQ
Motorway misery on #M25 with closure anti-clockwise betw J 5 & 6 due to overturned lorry earlier today. Expect delays of 45 mins https://t.co/pztiIxlxdE
Talked about community looking out for each other this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with rugby legend @JonnyWilkinson . You can hear him on @BBCSurrey on Tuesday (May 13) on the Breakfast Show & @BBCSounds https://t.co/2gENTtKxG2
