Last Wednesday marked the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Hampshire Feminist Collective, which has a number of transgender members, held a candle-lit vigil in Southampton. Sam Howlett reports.
A Wiltshire shopping centre was criticised for allowing pest control experts to shoot pigeons on their property. I went to ask customers there how they felt. As part of BBC Wiltshire’s coverage of the GDP figures released on 25/07/2013, I interviewed the owner of a Swindon café and ice cream parlour. CUE: We’ll get an … Freelance work at BBC Wiltshire
The news that the country has avoided a triple dip recession might not be any immediate comfort to struggling businesses, but here’s one aspirational story about a man who found success despite the economic situation in the country. Oli Christie worked in Swindon for a number of years before using his expertise to start his … BBC Wiltshire – Lee Stone drive time interview with local business [Radio]
Right now, politicians and economists are watching Swindon very closely. If any town is going to show us the way to handle recession, it’s Swindon. With its history of ambition, innovation and productivity – where it leads, many will follow. The economic reality is that Swindon is one of the most successful towns in the … BBC Wiltshire – Vox Pops for Mark O’Donnell [Radio]