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Jan 7, 2025 | 
cityam.com | Martin Jones
| The government’s decision to delay social care reform will simply prolong the crisis. The sector needs decisions not inquiries, says Martin JonesLabour’s decision to delay a social care overhaul until 2028, announcing an independent commission led by Baroness Casey of Blackstock, is another devastating blow to a sector in desperate need of reform.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
express.co.uk | Martin Jones
We’ve all seen it: a toddler in a pushchair, barely able to string a sentence together, confidently swiping and tapping on a mobile phone. What once seemed extraordinary is now everyday life, as younger generations master technology almost as soon as they can walk. But what about those at the other end of the age spectrum—older people, approaching or well into retirement?
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Nathan Heath |Dan Farthing |Martin Jones
The family of a man who was killed by his neighbour have said they are "appalled" that a police officer shared images of his dead body. Paul Wells, who was originally from Middlesbrough, was found stabbed to death in the garden of his home in Highbridge, Somerset, on 25 June 2020. His family spoke ahead of the sentencing of former PC Lewis Wood, who shared footage of investigations. "We'll never know why he did it - which hurts," said Mr Wells' brother, Colin. "Why would you do something like that?
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
euro.eseuro.com | Martin Jones |Kaushal Menon Muralidharan
By Martin Jones & Kaushal Menon Muralidharan BBC West Investigations 1 hour ago Sasha Acheson won an employment tribunal on the grounds of sexism and bullying Women employed by Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AFRS) have described a widespread culture of sexism and bullying. It comes after a female firefighter won an employment tribunal on the grounds of sexual discrimination last year. The BBC has heard complaints from serving and former firefighters.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Nathan Heath |Martin Jones
A former police officer who shared images of a dead body has pleaded guilty to three counts of misconduct in a public office. Lewis Wood, 42, of Bridgwater, Somerset, shared the images from police computers to family and friends on WhatsApp between 2018 and August 2020. He accessed Avon and Somerset Police computer systems at least seven times and recorded footage to his phone. He will be sentenced on 9 February at Exeter Crown Court.
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Nov 10, 2023 | 
greatbritishlife.co.uk | Martin Jones
Black Magic was an iconic, trailblazing 1930s aircraft, flown by Amy Johnson and the envy of the world. Now, a team at Derby Airfield are using their passion and expertise to bring the plane back to life – and back to flight. Nestled off Hilton Road next to the small village of Eggington, seven miles southwest of Derby, something extraordinary is quietly happening.
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Sep 24, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Martin Jones |Dawn Limbu
Dozens of motorcars dating back from the 1930s to 1990s went on display for the return of the popular Vintage Wheels car rally. The cars went on displayed around the airfield control tower at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare. Hundreds of visitors also came to view one of the world's largest collections of helicopters at the museum. The annual event was held to fundraise for the museum's nominated charity, The Royal British Legion. Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Sep 23, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock |Martin Jones
A protest march by the group Just Stop Oil brought traffic to a standstill in the centre of Bristol on Saturday afternoon. An estimated 50 people took part in the march. The group said it was protesting against the government's decision to issue new oil and gas licences. "Unfortunately, we have to engage in disruption because it's the only way we can get any kind of media coverage," said Jayne Wade, from Just Stop Oil.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
express.co.uk | Martin Jones
The UK’s population is old and getting older - but responses to this changing situation have been either inadequate or non-existent. There are now almost 11m people aged 65 and over - around 19 percent of the total population. But it’s not so much the figure itself as the rate at which it’s increasing that should give particular cause for concern: within a decade it is projected to rise to almost 13m people - or 22 percent of the population*.
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Jul 28, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Martin West |Martin Jones
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Mayor of Bristol has attacked a report which claimed an underground system for the city could cost over £18bn. The report, commissioned by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), also claimed there was "no clear way" to fund it. It estimated prices of different systems from £1.6bn to £18.3bn. Mr Rees's spokesperson said the report was "discredited" and the likely cost was between £4-7bn.
