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Mike

9 months

Some news from me. I've been promoted to Regional Senior Reporter, which means I'll be reporting for @BristolLive @DorsetLive_ @GlosLiveOnline @SomersetLive (again) and @Wiltshire_Live . Anything big, investigations, court etc, I'll be onto it. Email is mike.taylor @Reachplc .com

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Mike

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8 months

Here comes Prince William #AFCB

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Prince William apologises for being late and quips he met Paul Gascoigne at Pret A Manger. This roundtable meeting will listen to ideas to support Homewards

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10 months

Some lovely moments in the crowd here. A family from Australia has changed some kind words with King Charles @DorsetLive_

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8 months

Prince William hears from Lloyd Kelly with @StevenBartlett in attendance

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Here at AFC Bournemouth as Prince William comes to visit as part of his Homewards project. No word if he's scouting for Villa or going to have a kick about with the Bournemouth squad #AFCB #AVFC

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8 months

Long discussion with @StevenBartlett about why he got involved with Homewards and linking up with Prince William. Felt that there are too many barriers for vulnerable people to get into work and wanted to offer his support

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5 months

Editor to reporter

non aesthetic things

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8 months

I also understand Gazza was not scheduled to attend but just turned up!

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8 months

Here's the full story. An interesting project to learn about firsthand at #AFCB and see how firms want to end homelessness in the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole area.

Prince William takes whistlestop tour of Bournemouth

The Prince of Wales wants to help resolve homelessness in the area as part of his Homewards project which is being run by The Royal Foundation

www.dorset.live

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Mike

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3 years

Just spent the past half hour deleting and banning Covid deniers from the Echo FB page. They all share very similar traits - posting from areas nowhere near our patch, share 'Coronavirus facts' on their profiles and on our Facebook posts. All very depressing.

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8 months

Prince William gives Vitality Stadium the Royal approval. He quips "I just want to come here for a match".

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8 months

Some interesting views from the roundtable meeting

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Mike

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5 years

Imagine opening your curtains and seeing this in your garden!

This shed was blown into a TREE by gale force winds

The Met Office had issued a weather warning for the region

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Mike

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4 years

Personal news: After 3 years, I am leaving @SomersetLive at the end of August to take on a new challenge. Thanks for the support, tip-offs and reading my stories. I am grateful to have learned a lot while working alongside talented journalists. I will miss my colleagues 👏

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Mike

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8 months

CEO of Bournemouth AFC Neill Blake, Lloyd Kelly and Kate Scadding of AFC Bournemouth Women will be here to meet Prince William. They will have a pitchside discussion about the Bounce Back project that AFCB lead.

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Mike

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3 years

Shhhhh I'm at the Star Wars set

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Mike

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4 years

Really interesting debate about working from offices. People either don't miss the strain and stress of a long commute or feel trapped working from home. I can see both sides of the argument but we shouldn't force people to be unhappy with their work situation.

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8 months

In prime position

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Mike

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2 years

Lovely chat with Tom Daley, albeit a short one as he cycled through Dorchester

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Mike

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2 years

Just passed my 100WPM shorthand exam!!

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Mike

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7 years

The closure of the popular water rapids ride has caused quite a reaction on social media:

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Mike

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2 years

Personal news: Today was my last day at @Dorsetecho as I get ready for a new challenge. Thanks for the tip-offs and everyone who read my stories over the last 15 months. I'm grateful to have worked alongside hard working journalists and to improve as a reporter ✍️

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Mike

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5 months

Reminder that local journalists come from very different backgrounds from national reporters. Good piece

Hardeep Matharu

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"Too much of British journalism remains an elite closed club. Close to power & influencing it; while claiming to have none but playing victim when scrutinised in the slightest. Its ability to distort our society is one of the biggest scandals of our time"

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Mike

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1 year

Charcoal is going to be donated to Swanage Railway, metal grill sheet and foil trays will go to W&S’ scrap metal site and other materials will be recycled. The idea is to prevent terrible fires in heathlands and forests caused by disposable BBQs

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Mike

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6 months

My role at Reach is safe and my heart and thoughts go out to good friends, colleagues and many more affected by cuts that are not their fault at all. The other news is that Dorset Live and Wiltshire Live among other sites which will close at some point. Thoughts below 👇

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Mike

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5 years

Wow! What an incredible cart at @BCarnival

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Mike

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4 years

I enjoy working from home and I don't miss the commute and stress of getting out of Yeovil or Weymouth. But I miss working in the office with colleagues and workplace chat. Surely there's a balance that can be struck?

11 things I don't miss about commuting in Somerset

Reporter Michael Taylor has saved hundreds of pounds on petrol and lowered his stress levels by not commuting

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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Mike

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2 years

He’s here and he’s perfect!

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Mike

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4 years

I have now worked my last shift at @SomersetLive . An emotional day but I leave behind a great team of journalists who are brilliant at what they do. I wish them the best and good luck to @YazCooke @anna_gladwin @EliseBritten in their new jobs!

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2 years

New week, new job. Amid the calls to IT and remembering passwords, I'm starting my new role as live reporter at @DorsetLive_ and @Wiltshire_Live . Any tip-offs, stories or press releases can be sent to me at mike.taylor @reachplc .com 😊

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Mike

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1 year

Got the high vis on and seeing volunteers dismantle and recycle seven tonnes of disposable BBQs at W+S Recycling in Poole. Very cool intitative

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Mike

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3 years

Very proud that my wife has received her first coronavirus vaccine jab at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Thank you to @UHD_NHS for their speedy and effective organisation of vaccinating her and others 👏

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Mike

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4 years

All set up at @Dorsetecho . Let me know if there's any issues or stories that need investigating or covering via michael.taylor @newsquest .co.uk or drop me a DM. Look forward to speaking to you all 😊

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Mike

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5 years

Every football fan in Gloucester (or anyone who's moved away from the area) needs to back this. A generation of football fans have grown up without Gloucester City at Meadow Park. Let's not have another generation miss out.

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Mike

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5 years

Hi all! Quick announcement to say that I won't be at work for @SomersetLive for most of October as I'm getting married! I'll be back in action on Monday, October 21. If you have a story to share, please email newsdesk @westgaz .co.uk.

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Mike

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1 year

It's really nice to have comments like this. I'm not vain but comments like these from people I've had really great interviews with keep me motivated during a terrible period 👍

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Mike

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3 years

It's official - snow has fallen in Dorset @DorsetSnow

Photos show snow has fallen overnight in Dorset

PHOTOS show snow has fallen in Dorset as residents woke up to a light dusting of the white stuff.

www.dorsetecho.co.uk

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Mike

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5 years

Shout out to @valstones who kindly signed a copy of her cookbook for my girlfriend's Christmas present 😁

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Mike

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6 years

You just cannot fault @ASPolice , @DSFireUpdates , @swasFT and @HighwaysSWEST for their work on the M5 today.

Police describe what happens at serious crash scenes

The emergency services have been praised for their work at a 7-vehicle fatal crash on the M5 today (September 13)

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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Mike

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3 months

Queen Camilla enjoyed a tea and chat with some residents before a celebration service at Bath Abbey

Queen Camilla enjoys tea with residents in royal visit

The King is meanwhile recovering from enlarged prostate treatment

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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3 years

Today is a smug day for those who walk or cycle to work.

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Mike

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10 months

A big crowd forming for the King and Queen here in Poundbury! @DorsetLive_

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Mike

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5 years

I cannot get over the size of this cabbage at Taunton Flower Show.

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Mike

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5 years

Hello all! I'm on the hunt for more cult heroes and colourful characters in Somerset. If you know a long-serving employee or a popular person in a town, drop me a message with some info about him or her! Thanks 👏

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Mike

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7 months

I'm back at work on Monday morning after a week or so off. Please fill my email inbox full of stories at Mike.taylor @Reachplc .com #journorequest

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Mike

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2 years

Not a nice feeling to be confronted by someone on my way into courtroom about a previous court report. Thank you to the security staff at Weymouth Magistrates' Court for their intervention.

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Mike

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3 years

Did anyone else in Weymouth just hear a bang or boom in the last 5 minutes?

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Mike

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5 months

@AlexGSeabrook Given BBC-funded LDR service has played a vital part in local journalism and political coverage, it's really disappointing to ignore this fact in this signed-off statement by every local news publisher. Especially when all those publishers have used LDR stories for their papers

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4 months

Oh you shouldn't have

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6 years

You go Burnham-on-Sea! The seaside town is named one of Britain's property hotspots

Somerset town is revealed is among most desirable places to live in Britain

It seems people love the coastal views!

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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2 years

Well I never @DorsetSnow

Video shows snow falling in Dorset amid Storm Arwen

SNOW has officially fallen in Dorset as the country endures strong winds from Storm Arwen.

www.dorsetecho.co.uk

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Mike

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4 years

Spend a day in Exmoor, they said. See what stories you can get, they said. It will be fun, they said. Well, it snowed.

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Mike

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3 years

Big fan of this as a Star Wars fan. @sndsphotography 's photos are excellent 👍

May the brick be with you: Star Wars fan from Portland recreates iconic scenes using Lego

A STAR Wars fan from Portland has combined his love of photography and Lego to recreate stunning scenes from the cult sci-fi series.

www.dorsetecho.co.uk

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Mike

@JournoMikeT

6 months

In light of today's news, I have been working on a side project of creating videos for a YouTube channel. Explaining journalism, video essays and much more. I'll be doing more videos in the coming weeks and months. Any subs would be much appreciated.

Journo Mode

I am a senior journalist explaining the industry, exploring topics, discussing the news and more! With six years of full-time experience, law knowledge, career tips and general advice, I want viewers...

www.youtube.com

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Mike

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1 year

Interesting

Raptor Persecution UK

@RaptorPersUK

1 year

The estate that Dorset Police refused to search after discovery of poisoned eagle is the same location where gamekeeper was today convicted of multiple raptor persecution crimes. Astonishing revelation in this new blog ⬇️⬇️

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Mike

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5 months

There's a few stories left to upload and schedule for @DorsetLive_ but just want to say it's been a pleasure covering Dorset and writing up some major stories around the county. I will be moving to just covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset.

Thank you to our readers - a message from DorsetLive

DorsetLive will not be updated from December 23

www.dorset.live

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Mike

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6 months

Gotta be careful what I say but it's fair to say many weren't impressed. 15 minutes of Jim Mullen talking about the decisions taken this week, then about 5 carefully hand picked questions were answered in the remaining 15 minutes. My journo chats are all full of unhappy people

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10 months

Glad to get this one sorted tbqh. Thanks to HTFP for the write up 😊

HoldtheFrontPage

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10 months

New on HTFP today: @DorsetLive_ has won the right to name a dead teenager after fighting an invalid court order that was breached by the police. The successful challenge came after what reporter @JournoMikeT called "a very bizarre case of legal limbo".

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Mike

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1 year

Just popped up on @TimesRadio to speak about the Bibby Stockholm coming to Portland Port. First live interview on national radio and I somehow didn't make a gaff!

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Mike

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5 years

Minor journalism gripe - people taking portrait photos. It's a nightmare to crop for stories.

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Mike

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3 years

Interesting to hear this. I'm aware it's happening in Weymouth and beyond and I knew it wasn't just down to coronavirus-related concerns.

Byline Times

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3 years

🔴BREAKING: Fast Food Giants Latest Sector to Report Brexit-related Staffing Concerns McDonalds joins restaurants, farmers and the meat processing industry with concerns of ‘reduced access to overseas labour’ since Brexit, reports @sianushka 🔽

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Mike

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3 years

This day a year ago, I packed up my stuff from @SomersetLive HQ and then started working from home. Mad how it was a year ago!

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Mike

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3 years

The out-of-office is on and I'm off work for a week. I've got a garden to sort out and also need to put my feet up. Have a good one 👋

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2 years

Tradition

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Mike

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10 months

You can't beat that opening verse

Chimphouse

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10 months

Tesco in a Church Music Video is out now on YouTube!!! We had so much fun making this one and hope you all love the video. Thank you to the whole crew involved and to everyone who donated ❤️🐵🏠 #chimphouse #punk #rock #indie #band #musicvideo

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4 years

Rejected journalist headshots #23

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Mike

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1 year

Despite the England draw against USA, I am still delighted to announce I have officially passed my senior exams and I am now a senior journalist. Bloody finally.

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Mike

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5 years

It's my two year work anniversary and I've spent the morning calling around about a dead cow in Bridgwater. What a day.

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4 years

Why hello there

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Mike

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4 months

Back at it tomorrow so please send your stories and tip offs surrounding Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset to me at Mike.taylor @reachplc .com. Just please don't add me to a mailing list for adult films like what happened last time I publically shared my work email. Cheers.

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Mike

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3 years

My parents and wife have all received their first coronavirus jabs and are all eagerly awaiting their second doses. Thank you NHS, GPs, medical centres, staff and volunteers for making this happen 🙌

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10 months

Crowds eagerly Awaiting Their Majesties at Royal Pavilion in Poundbury. We are expecting them in the next 30 minutes or so. @DorsetLive_

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7 years

Squibbing at the Bridgwater Carnival. What a sight that was!

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2 years

Tired, stressed, hot and I'm all done with senior exams. Time to have a fat ice cream

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8 months

Starting the 30th birthday weekend the right way 🎉

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5 years

Thoughts on this?

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2 years

Just found the perfect boardgames

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1 year

BREAKING - Portland Incinerator plans have been unanimously rejected by Dorset Council

Councillors to vote on Portland incinerator plans - live updates

The controversial project has been discussed for three years

www.dorset.live

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4 years

Best of luck to my colleagues and Reach Plc pals today. It's not been the best of weeks but it's important that we're all in this together and support each other.

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Mike

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4 years

Blimey - 840,000 page views in my first full month at @Dorsetecho . Thank you to all those who have read my stories. Email me at michael.taylor @newsquest .co.uk with any stories or tip-offs you want me to investigate.

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4 years

Page 3 lead today. Front story tomorrow. Blimey.

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2 years

@jhansonradio Absolutely smashed that interview out of the park!

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4 years

Cheeky @SomersetLive cameo on #SalisburyPoisonings !

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3 years

Doesn't Dorset look beautiful in snow? 😍

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5 years

No longer snowing in Little Petherick, Cornwall. Cracking view.

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7 years

I spoke to @WayneKoda yesterday to discuss his incredible litter picking journey around Britain:

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3 years

There's the eye rolling 'oh mate' then there's 'good God, please don't do that'. Credit to local media for the sensitive coverage so far

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An image that should be made famous of how NOT to cover a horribly tragic event - and a link to the work of my colleagues @Plymouth_Live who will do the right thing for their community the right way:

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2 years

Lovely Boxing Day walk along Weymouth seafront 🎄

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6 months

Josh Homme learns how to say Bournemouth 😅

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3 years

My out-of-office is on and I'm off on a cruise for a bit. Will be back at work at Tuesday, October 26 😊

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5 years

@TomPugh212

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6 years

“David Walliams did not sign me up!" @paulm_official talks @BCarnival , X Factor’s @THESTEVIRITCHIE and *that* deal

“David Walliams did not sign me up!” Paul Manners talks after carnival

The entertainer appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2015 and became a cult icon among the talent show's fans

www.somersetlive.co.uk

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5 years

Ken has not been detained by police today. His lawyer has applied to appeal the Home Office's decision. He has left to return to his home in Glastonbury #KeepKenHome

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4 years

Busy scenes on Weymouth beach and seafront this lunchtime. People making the most of the last bits of warm weather

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Mike

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1 year

After a busy few days, the out-of-office is on and I'm now off work until the New Year. Thank you all for reading my work, sending me tip-offs and not telling me to go away from police incidents. Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year 😊

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6 years

A filming notice has appeared in Bridgwater. Is it Poldark? Doctor Who? Who knows.