Tracey Miller

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Senior Broadcast Journalist at BBC

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Articles

Gloucestershire Rugby: Veteran recognised for work with young people

Apr 3, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Tracey Miller |Harriet Robinson

A volunteer helping students struggling with the education system has been recognised for his achievements by Premiership Rugby. Dominic Malone said he "got into a bit of trouble" after leaving the Army, briefly becoming homeless. He said his own struggles help him to relate to students in Gloucester Rugby's educational programme HITZ.
Weston-super-Mare floral clock concreted over by charity

Feb 7, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock |Tracey Miller

A town's floral clock display has been covered in concrete by the volunteers who were looking after it. Weston-super-Mare's Lions had been maintaining the town's much-loved floral clock for the past 10 years. They said they could not maintain the flowers any longer and decided to make it easier to look after. However, North Somerset Council, who own the land, said they did not give permission for the work on the clock that dates back almost 100 years.
Health centre staff resigning due to abuse from patients

Jan 4, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Chloe Harcombe |Tracey Miller

A health centre says its receptionists are resigning due to abuse from patients. Horfield Health Centre in Bristol is struggling to retain public-facing staff who are choosing to leave for better pay and work conditions. According to the 2022 NHS Staff Survey, more than a quarter of employees have experienced abuse at work since 2020. Practice manager Peter Maynard said the "vast majority" of patients are "kind, considerate, pleasant people".
Police dog Ronnie retires after crime-fighting career in Bristol

Jan 3, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Rhiannon Yhnell |Tracey Miller

A police dog is retiring after completing his last ever shift for Avon and Somerset Constabulary. During his career, Ronnie helped to catch criminals, found vulnerable people and protected world leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall in 2021. He was also at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral as part of the security arrangements. But after five and a half years, the dog has put his paws up to enjoy some well-earned rest. Handler PC Dan Kemble said Ronnie had been trained as a general purpose police dog.
Clarkson's Farm Kaleb Cooper launches bursary for farm students

Dec 5, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Dawn Limbu |Tracey Miller

A farming contractor, known for his role in a popular television series, is funding a bursary for students. Kaleb Cooper, 24, shot to fame overnight when he appeared in the television show Clarkson's farm. The series follows Jeremy Clarkson as he attempts to run a farm in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. Mr Cooper has now launched a £3,000 bursary to help students at attending the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) pursue their career.
Swindon Bats blind bowling group 'stops isolation'

Nov 9, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Tracey Miller |Harriet Robinson

An award-winning ten-pin bowling team is helping to "stop isolation" for people who are blind and partially sighted. The Swindon Bats compete in the British Blind Sport UK league, and won a BBC Make a Difference Award in September. Member Becky Harrison said the group helped her deal with her sight loss last year. "It can be really scary and quite frightening when you do lose your sight," she explained. The club won BBC Wiltshire's Together award at the Make a Difference Awards.
Oldest lido in UK reopens to public after 40 years

Sep 10, 2023 | msn.com | Tracey Miller |Dawn Limbu

The UK's oldest lido has reopened, almost 40 years after it closed to the public. Cleveland Pools in Bath, which first opened in 1815, was saved due to a 20-year campaign led by volunteers and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The attraction was meant to reopen last year but faced delays. Tickets for Sunday's free swim were made available last weekend and demand was so high the system crashed. The reopening was organised to coincide with the Jane Austen Festival.
Cleveland Pools: Bath's Georgian lido reopens after 40 years

Sep 10, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Tracey Miller |Dawn Limbu

The UK's oldest lido has reopened, almost 40 years after it closed to the public. Cleveland Pools in Bath, which first opened in 1815, was saved due to a 20-year campaign led by volunteers and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The attraction was meant to reopen last year but faced delays. Tickets for Sunday's free swim were made available last weekend and demand was so high the system crashed. The reopening was organised to coincide with the Jane Austen Festival.
Tour of Britain cyclists thrill Gloucestershire spectators

Sep 9, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Tracey Miller |Dawn Limbu

Thousands of people gathered to watch the Gloucestershire stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race. The county's first-ever full stage of the Tour of Britain started in Tewkesbury before heading to the Cotswolds and finishing in Gloucester. The 170km (105 miles) leg of the men's race finished alongside the Gloucester Docks in the afternoon. Organisers hope the sight of top professionals will inspire people of all ages to take up cycling.
Yeovil man dedicated working life to Pittards before it was closed

Sep 7, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Tracey Miller |Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley

A former employee of an historic leather firm says he is "immensely sad" to hear it has closed and its staff made redundant. Paul Gillett joined Pittards when he was 20 and spent 41 years at the company, which has been at the heart of Yeovil for almost 200 years. He said many former colleagues are upset there is nothing they can do. Administrators were unable to find a buyer for the historic glovemaker which had been operating since 1826. "I invested half of my physical life there," said Mr Gillett.