Everything is getting smaller. Sometimes it happens while you are opening the box. #inflation

My thoughts first and foremost are with those affected by the deaths of two young people yesterday. Still so many questions, and answers are taking time so let's all be calm and thoughtful.

What is happening in Dorset?

Another interesting take on the EV v ICE, erm, debate - exploring the pros and cons of the ‘let’s have more cars but cleaner’ solution which has been the way for decades.

Wishing all at #glastonburyfestival a wonderful time; those there to party and those (including colleagues) working and volunteering. I'll be watching in awe as the weekend unfurls. Meanwhile, I do love a good map. somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/music…

After a fun career break, I’m pleased to say i’m freelancing for the BBC in the West Country from today - covering Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire! Any tips please drop me a DM

Today, I’m spending the whole (working, obviously) day on the London Underground! I’ve got some things to do and will have a chat to some customers going about their day. Follow along on MyLondon. 🚇🚶

M'colleague Alex Seabrook❗️ is covering a council meeting where mayor Marvin Rees has criticised councillors for leaking the Barton House evacuation to the press at a private members' briefing. Despite the fact Alex was already at the scene then. Spoiler: It didn't come from cllrs

Sacked postmistress fighting 'to her dying breath' to clear name - this was our headline back in 2017 - over six years ago. somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-…

If you’re wondering what the next big legal scandal might be … the Single Justice Procedure—a one-magistrate hearing designed to fast-track cases to clear the backlog—is producing alarming stories from elderly, learning-disabled and other vulnerable defendants.

I also think you should not be able to run as an MP unless you have done minimum six months in retail/hospitality

How awful. This is an amazing place. What a terrible set back for the long running efforts to preserve what remained after the last fire. devonlive.com/news/devon-new…

Incredible piece of court reporting here from Carl Eve showing so many things going wrong. somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-new…