@Mini_Minski

BBC political reporter for Somerset. Providing content for TV, radio and online. These are my views, not the BBC's.

 Bristol, England
Joined July 2011
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Somerset Council pulls the plug on the Life Factory project bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq60…

Glastonbury multi-million pound regeneration projects axed

It comes after an audit of one of the schemes highlighted concerns with governance and finances.

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Watch the BBC3 documentary at 9pm or view on iplayer now! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2e…

Inside the rise of a £1m Glastonbury tickets scammer

Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.

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This new coffee shop in Taunton provides free legal advice and help filling out EHCPs. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgn…

New Send cafe in Taunton a 'massive getaway' for parents

A group of parents opened the cafe after rising demand for Send family support across Somerset.

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Somerset Council explains why it’s struggling to fill out EHCPs within the statutory 20 week timeframe. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77d…

Send in Somerset families 'systematically failed', say parents

Parents of children with special educational needs say statutory deadlines are being missed.

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Families tell me Somerset Council’s SEND system is failing them. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15p…

Dozens in Somerset Send failures protest at County Hall Taunton

More than 50 people gathered outside a council's headquarters to protest against Send provision.

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Somerset mother says she’s desperate for help to get her son with learning difficulties to school bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxw…

Autistic boy may have to quit school as travel money cut

Tatjana says her 16-year-old son needs a specialised taxi with a trained escort to get to school.

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Will the action relieve the pressure on Somerset Council’s planning department? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn43…

Somerset to take 'critical actions' to reduce planning backlog

The council wants applicants to hold off asking for updates to help officers deal with the backlog.

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A big change is coming to the way some children with special educational needs are taught in Somerset. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyg… Big thanks to Brookside Academy for welcoming our cameras to show how it’s already being done.

Twelve Somerset Schools are to run units for children with SEND

The new units will open across schools in Somerset over the next year, the council says.

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A member of Radio 4’s Any Question audience asked me to look into “why there’s so few youth clubs in Somerset”. Here’s the result. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz9k… Watch the Politics West report again on the BBC iPlayer - 13th July episode

Calls for more funding to save Somerset youth clubs

Somerset youth clubs say they are struggling to make ends meet and need more support to avoid closure.

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Life Factory contractors angry over unpaid work 'worth thousands' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c771…

Life Factory contractors angry over unpaid work 'worth thousands'

One contractor said not getting paid for work had a "catastrophic" impact on his business.

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Crisis-hit Somerset Council fails to find new finance boss

A council which declared a "financial emergency" has failed to find a new finance director.

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Will the builders ever get paid? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgr…

Life Factory project: 'No more funds' after damning report

An independent audit highlights a series of concerns about the project.

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Protest at six month closure of Yeovil District's maternity unit

The closure of the birthing service and special care baby unit comes amid safety concerns.

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The latest on job cuts at Somerset Council bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn…

Somerset Council cuts lead to 290 redundancies

Somerset Council said it was protecting vital services during a "financial emergency".

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My colleagues really have pushed the boat out for Somerset this year! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd62…

County flag travels across the world for Somerset Day

Radio presenters were challenged to fly the flag for Somerset in as many locations as possible.

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Wearing full on PPE on the hottest day of the year last week. First time I’ve seen cameraman ⁦@andyroberts1977⁩ not wearing shorts!
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This week I’ve been looking at the impact of Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9yd…

Hinkley Point C gives South West firms £5.3bn boost

A report shows Hinkley Point C is "driving growth" in the area but there are concerns from locals.

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Forgot to post this story about van dwellers in Glastonbury, which I mentioned to the Any Questions? Audience last night. Well done Street for such a fantastic turn out. Radio 4’s Alex Forsyth said they had a record breaking number of questions! bbc.com/news/articles/c625vz…

'Huge influx' of van dwellers in Glastonbury leaves town divided

The town has the UK's highest density of van dwellers, prompting fresh calls for a regulated site.

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I’m here at Strode Theatre for the Any Questions? live broadcast on Radio 4 tonight
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Jamie Oliver backs campaign of dyslexic MP told he would 'fail'

A Somerset MP's campaign for better support for dyslexic pupils is backed by TV chef Jamie Oliver.

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