It’s not AI, it’s you!

During our secondary school leaving ceremony, we shuffled in line to shake hands and exchange brief niceties—congratulations and good luck for the wide-open future. I don’t remember the exact wording of the pivotal question I was asked, but I recall my reply vividly: I said I wanted to be a writer. I sensed that the…

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A Local View on Kneecap Playing Glastonbury

[I was asked by the media for my opinion on Kneecap performing at Glastonbury, and I wanted to share it here to provide the full context of my response] I’m not fully aware of the complete context of Kneecap’s comments regarding violence against public figures like MPs, though I understand they have issued an apology.…

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Volunteering

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to develop and explore many ways to connect, motivate, and support volunteers. I truly believe that building strong, connected communities is the key to thriving societies. When communities come together and work collaboratively, it not only strengthens bonds but also promotes health and well-being. Overall, volunteering creates a positive…

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Somerset Council calls for NHS dental contract reform.

We must maintain pressure on the Government to address the dental crisis in Somerset. The council’s letter to the Government was prompted by NHS Somerset’s report, which was presented while I was Acting Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Committee. I wrote to the Lib Dem Leader of Somerset Council, Cllr Bill Revans, asking…

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Dear Tim Lethaby, Editor of Somerset County Gazette

Hello Tim As the editor of County Gazette, I wanted to let you know I am concerned about how your newspaper’s recent posts on Facebook appear to incite hostility towards public officials like myself. There have been two specific posts regarding the remuneration of Councillors and MPs that lack context and balance. The resulting comments…

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