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A selection of features and reviews that have been published and/or completed for university asignments.

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Did somebody say, fish and chips delivered by robots? - Filton Voice

Have Just Eat robots changed the delivery industry forever? Probably not.


Residents might have seen the orange, four‐wheeled robots struggling to navigate the double‐ parked pavements of Filton, as Just Eat launched their new robotics trial in mid February.


The trial follows in the footsteps, or tyre marks, of Switzerland, where nearly 1,000 deliveries have already been completed, and Just Eat claims that robot and drone technology has significant advantages to delivering to remote areas....
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Alfie Tyson-Brown: From cellar studio sessions to The Jackson 5

As I walk down the stairs of a venue I’ve visited more times than I can remember, I step into a part of it I’ve never seen before, the basement. What initially looks like any ordinary pub cellar, reveals a corridor leading to a small studio tucked away from the noisy city above. The gentle hum of electronics and amps stacked against the walls fills the space, every inch of the room claimed by musical gear. Alfie Tyson-Brown pauses the mix he’s been engineering and steps over a tangle of leads to greet me.
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The Drag Dungeoneers review

The Drag Dungeoneers had me literally crying with laughter. Whether you’re a loyal Dungeons and Dragons fan or a complete newcomer, this live improv show is an absolute riot of a time. From start to finish, the drag queens play out a fantastical D&D style adventure. Using an erratic combination of unscripted humour, mayhem and utter silliness, this show is not to be missed. Priced at £12 a ticket, you can’t go wrong, improv is so back.After three successful years, The Drag Dungeoneers have recen...

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I helped to relaunch the dormant Filtonvoice website in February, steadily rebuilding traction by posting regularly and using social media as a tool.

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Murder investigation launched in Filton - Filton Voice

Avon and Somerset Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 20s was found fatally injured in a garden near a path that runs behind the houses on Cleve Road. 


Emergency services were called to the scene in the early hours of Thursday 9 April however it is believed that he had died several hours earlier on Wednesday 8 April. 


A forensic post-mortem examination is due to take place shortly, but the next of kin have been informed. 


Local authorities want to hear from an...
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Did somebody say, fish and chips delivered by robots? - Filton Voice

Have Just Eat robots changed the delivery industry forever? Probably not.


Residents might have seen the orange, four‐wheeled robots struggling to navigate the double‐ parked pavements of Filton, as Just Eat launched their new robotics trial in mid February.


The trial follows in the footsteps, or tyre marks, of Switzerland, where nearly 1,000 deliveries have already been completed, and Just Eat claims that robot and drone technology has significant advantages to delivering to remote areas....
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Filton Festival to mark Concorde milestone - Filton Voice

To honour the 50th anniversary of the first commercial flight of the Concorde, planning company Deryncoch has begun outlining the agenda of this year’s annual Filton festival.


Aeronautical-themed activities such as plane displays, aerial acrobats and air-themed fairground rides were all mentioned at a recent council meeting, as plans continue to take shape.


Creative workshops including paper plane making and costume workshops are also being considered.


This year organisers are proposing...
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'Successful' advice centre set to continue - Filton Voice

Filton Town councillors unanimously agreed to continue funding a Citizen Advice drop-in service following its success since launching in September.


The service provides free and confidential advice with a trained advisor. Residents can attend a session without an appointment to discuss issues such as, but not limited to, benefits, debt, cost-of- living issues, domestic abuse and employment issues.


 The resource provided advice to a total of 77 Filton residents, helping them manage a total...
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Police probe Fiat petrol station ram-raid - Filton Voice

Police were called to the Tesco Esso Express garage in Gloucester Road North at the end of January after a Fiat 500 ram raided the shop.


Officers are currently investigating the incident, which happened at around 10.40pm on January 24, and involved the small city car reversing into the store. There were three suspects involved in the incident.


Two unknown suspects got out of the vehicle, leaving a third in the car.


The suspects proceeded to steal money from the tills.


They also attem...
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Aviva Arena name agreed in new major multi-million deal - Filton Voice

A multi-million pound sponsorship deal has been struck, securing a new name for Filton’s planned 20,000-capacity arena.


The landmark agreement between developers YTL and major insurer Aviva will now see the entertainment venue named Aviva Arena. The partnership marks a major  milestone in the delivery of the 20,000-capacity venue, which is expected to open late 2028.


CEO of YTL Live, Andrew Billingham, said: “Aviva Arena will be one of the most exciting and sustainable live entertainment v...
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Liam bags silver in world kickboxing champs - Filton Voice

Filton resident Liam Holden has secured a silver medal representing Team GB at his first WAKO World Kickboxing Championships for seniors and masters, which took place in Abu Dhabi in November.


Liam described the competition as a huge learning experience, stating that he has returned stronger and more determined — and still on the hunt for gold.





Image: Peach Jones


He said: “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to compete and to represent my country.”Alongside his athletic success, Lia...
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Residents left in a 'ghost town' as flats demolition looms - Filton Voice

Residents remaining in the flats at Church View say they have been left living in a “ghost town” as neighbours move out around them.


Bromford Housing Association (BHA) originally announced the regeneration plans for the building in November 2024, however some households have yet to be relocated.


The block of flats, nicknamed “Legoland” for their colourful design, once housed dozens of residents.


Now, only a handful remain in what one woman describes to be “a ghost town”, with silent cor...
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Council's £800k plan to boost key Filton locations - Filton Voice

Filton Town Council is proposing to borrow £800,000 to fund a series of community projects.


At a recent Finance and Scrutiny meeting, councillors agreed a budget ahead of the full council meeting on January 27.


The council outlines two flagship initiatives: a new multi-use skatepark and a wider regeneration project known as The Conygre Project.


The funds would be borrowed from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB), a government- run lending facility that allows councils to borrow money ove...

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Given the relaunch of the website in February, some of my work has only been published in print.