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The Hyperlocal Bible: May I refer to my notebook?

HOW long do you keep your reporter notebooks for?

The Hyperlocal Bible: Age should be no barrier

OVER the last few weeks, two reporters I have spoken to, have complained that they may have been subtly prejudiced against in the job market.

Blogspot: The Secret Teacher: Reflections on exams

FIVE years of planning, marking, of encouraging, cajoling, of blood, sweat and tears - all culminate in one day in August when students congregate at school to find out their results.

Home thoughts from the Fringe

OUR previous piece was an interview with the editor of The Edinburgh Fringe.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Collaborating with The Edinburgh Reporter

COLLABORATING with other hyperlocals seems to be a natural thing. We were at the Edinburgh Festival and wrote a number of reviews for The Edinburgh Reporter.

Blogpost: Jackie Doyle Price and Crime

JACKIE Doyle-Price has rightfully raised concerns about the so-called Essex cruisers who roar around West Thurrock every Friday and Saturday night.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Check our Facebook Page

In this latest video blog, we discuss a creeping trend for people to not send a press release or proactively seek out the press but instead stick stuff out on Facebook.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Exempt items at council meetings

YOU are sitting at a council meeting, when they inform the press and public that they have to leave. Fair dealing for sensitive issues or a council shrouded in secrecy. You decide.

Letter to Editor: Raves are popular as there is a lack of entertainment in Thurrock

Sir, I have noted the ongoing saga of these Ockendon "raves". Whilst I do not deny people have a right to moan if being kept...

The Hyperlocal Bible: Court List errors…

THE DANGERS of not checking facts on a court list that journalist has been sent.

The Hyperlocal Bible: Dress to impress?

IF the office is on the house then it is fine to sit in your shorts and t-shirt?

Blogpost: Increase your confidence at The I-Zone Academy

I am now going to tell you a quick and simple method on how to increase your confidence levels and self-esteem -

Blogpost: Anti-social behaviour in Thurrock

ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour has become a major problem across Thurrock and it is accelerating. Here in Aveley, residents are complaining about unruly youths, vandalism and cruisers roaring around the area with loud exhausts and music bellowing out of cars.

Blogspot: Mr Perrin asks “Direct Democracy or Despotic Democracy?”

Mr. Perrin's blog; A Word in Your Ear. Direct Democracy or Despotic Democracy? AT the April, 2017 Thurrock Council Cabinet Meeting the Portfolio Holder for Finance...

The Hyperlocal Bible: Getting the terms right….

MANY years ago, we used the term "Wheelchair-bound" in a story. Our good friend, Neil Woodbridge had a word in our ear. So we returned to see the chief exec of Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions and asks dhim for more advice on appropriate terminology.

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