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Andy Jones

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Bournemouth, England
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News and Sport Reporter @dorsetecho | BAMMJ Graduate @bournemouthuni Email's open for stories in Dorset Andy.jones@newsquest.co.uk

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Andy Jones’s Biography

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Multimedia journalist working as a news and sport reporter for the Dorset Echo based in Weymouth.

I have a real passion for sport, in particular football, with plenty of experience covering teams including AFC Bournemouth and Weymouth FC.

My work has seen me cover local community events such as Wassailing in Bridport and the Dorset Spring Show.

I am particularity proud of my coverage of proposals to shut fire stations in Dorset.
This has led to several exclusives including breaking which statio…

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Playoff glory puts Cherries 'on the map' after stellar campaign

Playoff glory puts Cherries 'on the map' after stellar campaign

STURMINSTER Newton United's rise has been so swift and so steep that even their manager admits he did not qui…

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Blues looking to build on growing fanbase after 'incredible' playoff final turnout

Blues looking to build on growing fanbase after 'incredible' playoff final turnout

PORTLAND United believe they can build on a growing fanbase after an "incredible" atmosphere at their playoff…

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Leopards upbeat ahead of must min game after back-to-back defeats, says Webb

Leopards upbeat ahead of must min game after back-to-back defeats, says Webb

Dorset Cricket captain Luke Webb says his side remain upbeat despite back-to-back defeats in the NV Play Nati…

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Young not writing off medal chances after horror training accident

Young not writing off medal chances after horror training accident

KITE surfing star Lily Young says she won't write off her chances of picking up a medal at this year's Formul…

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Firefighters could threaten strike action in battle over station closures

Firefighters could threaten strike action in battle over station closures

FIREFIGHTERS could threatening potential strike action if proposed station closures go ahead in Dorset.

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'I just fell to my knees' - Blues boss delights in playoff win

'I just fell to my knees' - Blues boss delights in playoff win

CELEBRATIONS after Portland United's historic playoff final win over Laverstock & Ford were 'wild' as a emoti…

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Mum takes on Manchester to London challenge for Ambitious about Autism

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A MUM from Portland will cycle a gruelling 220-miles in under a day to raise vital funds for Ambitious about Autism. Michelle Lindley, who grew up in Southampton before moving to Portland to take up a local teaching job, will take on the iconic Manchester to London challenge today, organised by cycling lifestyle brand Rapha.
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Regional netball centre of excellence on its way to Dorset school

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| MSN UK Verified
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Storm Ingrid - Gusts of up to 60mph expected to hit coastal areas

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| Yahoo News UK Verified
STRONG winds and heavy are expected to hit Dorset today as Storm Ingrid rolls in. Storm Ingrid, named by the Portuguese national weather service IPMA, will bring spells of heavy rain and strong winds across Dorset during Friday before easing on Saturday morning. Gusts of up to 50mph inland and 60mph along the coast are expected.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

First paid piece of work was for World Football Index writing transfer stories.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Breaking news becomes old news fast. It is also the playground for fake news and disinformation making it harder for real news to be trusted.