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Rebecca Whalley

I am currently studying for an NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism at the UK's top journalism school, News Associates, gaining expertise in broadcast, video, and radio journalism, as well as in shorthand and court reporting.

I have extensive experience in print, digital and social media journalism, including web development, and SEO.

South West Londoner •

Residents considering moving house if Heathrow noise pollution increases

Residents in West London have considered moving house if the latest runway alteration proposals announced by Heathrow Airport increase noise pollution levels in their village.

The Easterly Alternation plan would enable easterly departures from the airport’s northern runway, which Heathrow say would distribute noise pollution more equally across local communities. 

While areas like Old Windsor and Cranford could experience respite from aircraft noise through the plan, places like Stanwell Moor a...
The Oxford Student •

Oxford City Council’s workforce quality is at 'significant risk,' report finds – The Oxford Student

Oxford City Council faced a ‘significant risk’ of workforce equality over concerns about its high level of staff turnover, according to a recent report. Oxford City Council’s staff turnover has increased by 15.29% over the past 12 months. The report highlighted that 27% of staff absences between January 2023 to 2024 were due to stress, anxiety and depression.The Workforce Sustainability Report aimed to provide a “comprehensive update on the actions in place to improve the sustainability of the w...
The Oxford Student •

Brasserie Blanc: Restaurant Review

Centred in the heart of Jericho, Raymond Blanc’s Brasserie Blanc is one of Oxford’s most loved, ranking at 20 out of nearly 400 Oxford restaurants on TripAdvisor. Its reputation is well earned.Brasserie Blanc has fourteen locations across the UK, and prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere. In Jericho, the restaurant celebrates this by radiating warm, orange light from a leaf-green canopy, with about thirty tables, which doesn’t feel overcrowded.Currently Brasserie Blanc is serving it...
The Oxford Student •

Row between Vaults and Garden Café and University Church escalates

After months of the row over an eviction notice served by University Church, the owner of the popular Vaults and Garden café, William Pouget, has said those at the church are now hindering customers’ access to the disabled toilet facilities.The café, located directly across from the Radcliffe Camera, has been a very popular spot for locals and students for over twenty years. The café also won the 2016 Oxford Restaurant Award for the most sustainable Oxfordshire restaurant, and prides itself on i...
South West Londoner •

Domestic abuse incidents remain high in London

Out of nearly 400,000 cases of domestic abuse in London in the past four years, only one in ten led to positive outcomes like a charge, caution or penalty notice, Met Police data suggests.


Just under a quarter of domestic abuse counts from 2020 to 2024 were categorised as ‘domestic violence with injury’.


However, it is estimated less than a quarter of domestic abuse crime is reported to the police, the National Centre for Domestic Violence suggests.


Ikram Dahman, Interim Director of Fun...
London Live •

Winter Wonderland hosts 'Winter Wishes' charity day for families - London Live

On November 27 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland celebrated it’s return of Winter Wishes the famous festive attractions charity day.
Visitors from local charities, hospitals, and underserved schools to enjoyed a magical day out at the UK’s largest festive event.
We went down to soak up the atmosphere.

James Dickman 28th November 2024Arts & Culture,

On November 27 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland celebrated it’s return of Winter Wishes the famous festive attractions charity day.

About Me

I am currently studying for an NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism at the UK's top journalism school, News Associates, gaining expertise in broadcast, video, and radio journalism, as well as in shorthand and court reporting.

I have extensive experience in print and digital journalism. I have experience in social media journalism, web development, and SEO.


I am based in Twickenham, London.