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Will Grimond

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Special Projects Lead and Data Journalist at PA Media

Special Projects Lead and Data Journalist at RADAR News

Data journalist - ex: @radar_aiuk @PA @theRSAorg

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  • Housing Ombudsman has ruled against Wigan Council on multiple occasions for leaks, damp and mould

    2 months ago | wigantoday.net | Will Grimond

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowWigan Council was found to be at fault for multiple problems with leaks, damp and mould faced by its tenants over the past five years, new figures show. The figures come amid a massive rise in rulings against social landlords for these issues, with a charity warning new legislation may not be enough to improve social housing conditions.

  • More people with allergic reactions are being admitted to Wigan's hospitals, new figures show

    Mar 2, 2025 | wigantoday.net | Will Grimond

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAllergic reactions caused more emergency admissions at Wigan’s hospitals last year, new figures show. NHS data shows the number of admissions for allergic reactions rose by more than a quarter across England between 2022-23 and 2023-24. Allergic reactions can be deadly if not treated quickly.

  • Food hygiene ratings handed to five Worthing establishments

    Feb 28, 2025 | sussexexpress.co.uk | Will Grimond

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNew food hygiene ratings have been awarded to five of Worthing’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

  • Luton Council at fault for multiple issues with leaks, damp and mould

    Feb 28, 2025 | lutontoday.co.uk | Will Grimond

    Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLuton Council was at fault for multiple problems with leaks, damp and mould in its social homes in 2024, new figures show. The figures come amid a massive rise in rulings against social landlords for these issues, with a charity warning new legislation may not be enough to improve social housing conditions.

  • The 79 times Yorkshire councils failed to help tenants fix leaks, damp and mould in social homes

    Feb 27, 2025 | examinerlive.co.uk | Will Grimond |Elizabeth Mackley

    Tenants were forced to live with leaks, damp and mould in their homes last year as councils failed to act, delayed, or otherwise did not help them fix the problems. According to the latest data from the Housing Ombudsman, there were 79 instances in 2024 where tenants were considered to be "victims of maladministration" due to council failings in Yorkshire.

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31 Jan 25

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22 Dec 24

Taking the customer service battle to Twitter but @easyJet have repeatably rejected a refund for a cancelled flight because they can’t accept that ‘Will’ might be short for ‘William’. They’re now asking for a document where I’ve used both names (???) https://t.co/lhpf2Yo2ep