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Mark Smith

England

Not a prolific tweeter! I'm a BBC journalist in Gloucestershire @BBCGlos. Rugby, tennis, triathlon and hockey fan. And of course these are all my own views.

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  • Chester venue Storyhouse latest to axe Kneecap film screening

    1 day ago | bbc.com | Mark Smith

    Film venue latest to axe Kneecap screening Mark Smith Local Democracy Reporting Service Reuters The band said they rejected "any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP" A Cheshire venue has cancelled a screening of a film about hip-hop trio Kneecap after a clip on social media appeared to show one of the band members calling for the death of British MPs. Storyhouse in Chester was due to show Kneecap, a comedy drama about the rise of the band from Belfast, as part of...

  • Venues urged to sign up to Ask for Angela code-word scheme

    1 month ago | bbc.com | Mark Smith

    Pubs encouraged to join Ask for Angela schemeMark SmithBBC News, GloucestershireThe Retreat PubThe Retreat in Stroud displays posters advertising the Ask for Angela schemePubs and clubs are being encouraged to adopt the Ask for Angela scheme, which is a code word that people can say to bar staff if they feel unsafe. Stroud District Council said it intends to include participation in the scheme as an expectation when it reviews its Licensing Policy later this year.

  • A father says his daughter is thriving thanks to special nursery

    2 months ago | bbc.com | Mark Smith |Steve Knibbs

    New nursery 'making huge difference' for familiesMark Smith & Steve KnibbsBBC News, GloucestershireBBCThe new Dingley's Promise centre has opened in Hester's Way in CheltenhamA new nursery for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) is making a huge difference, parents have said. Gareth said his five-year-old daughter Peyton struggled when she went to a mainstream nursery at the age of two, and left after a few months.

  • Dale Vince settles High Court libel claim with Daily Mail owner

    2 months ago | bbc.com | Mark Smith

    Green energy boss settles High Court libel caseMark SmithBBC News, GloucestershireBen Whitley/PA WireDale Vince won his libel case against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaperThe green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince is to receive £40,000 in damages from the publisher of the Daily Mail after settling a High Court libel claim.

  • Dursley teenager who became a pilot want to inspire others

    Feb 14, 2025 | bbc.com | Mark Smith

    Teenage pilot hopes to inspire other young peopleMark SmithBBC News, GloucestershireFamily PhotoSam Curwen completed a flying scholarship aged 16An air cadet, who made his maiden solo flight when he was just 16, has been made a youth ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Sam Curwen from Dursley, Gloucestershire, completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award through the Bristol and Gloucestershire Air Cadets.

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Mark Smith
Mark Smith @MarkSmithChelt
16 Mar 25

We're ready for kickoff as @gloshartpury aim for the @ThePWR Three-peat .... Full commentary @BBCGlos https://t.co/bMdDfG5aUG

Mark Smith
Mark Smith @MarkSmithChelt
2 Mar 25

Oh look, there I am in the huddle asking @ilona_maher about her time playing in @ThePWR , the atmosphere in the Shed as @gloshartpury beat @BristolBearsW to make the final. Cracking game to commentate on for @BBCGlos with @milliewood14 https://t.co/TDTti9xsy4

Mark Smith
Mark Smith @MarkSmithChelt
22 Jan 25

Hello @elevenlabsio Do you have a contact for a press officer? Please DM me