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Paul Faulkner

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Liverpool, Preston
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Covers:  local government, politics, schools, hospitals, public policy stories
(Broadcast) Journalist - Local Democracy Reporter @leponline. #O2MediaAwards NW finalist (TV Journalist 2018 & 2017); @RTSNW finalist (Best Regional Story 2016)

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Freelance broadcast journalist with experience as a reporter for BBC local radio, location producer for BBC Radio Documentaries and an independent documentary producer and presenter.

BBC local radio work includes live location and studio-based pieces and pre-recorded packages for BBC Radio Merseyside. Stories covered include some of the biggest in the area in recent years, e.g. the local government grant settlement after the coalition came to power and the fast-moving story of the takeover of…

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Showreel comprising work in BBC local radio and as a documentary producer and presenter.

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Derelict house in Preston suburb could be transformed into new bar and eatery

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By Paul Faulkner Verified
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A derelict house in suburban Preston could be turned into a bar and restaurant. Plans have been submitted for the conversion of the property on Hoyles Lane in Cottam. According to a planning application submitted to Preston City Council, the venue would focus on providing “craft ales, wine and pub meals [in] a quiet, conversational atmosphere”.
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Plans unveiled for craft ale bar and restaurant in suburban Preston

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By Paul Faulkner Verified
| Yahoo News UK Verified
A derelict house in suburban Preston could be turned into a bar and restaurant. Plans have been submitted for the conversion of the property on Hoyles Lane in Cottam. According to a planning application submitted to Preston City Council, the venue would focus on providing "craft ales, wine and pub meals [in] a quiet, conversational atmosphere".
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Lancashire Reform group back Farage resignation dubbed 'hissy fit' by opponents

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By Paul Faulkner Verified
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The Reform UK group that runs Lancashire County Council says Nigel Farage has done "the right thing" by quitting as an MP to trigger a parliamentary by-election amid an investigation into a £5 million gift he received. County Cllr Simon Evans, the deputy leader at County Hall, backed his national party leader's decision to resign as the member for Clacton – and then stand in the resultant contest, in which his only opponents look set to be Count Binface and Laurence Fox.
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Awards

British Public Radio

2013 - Long-Form News

Award for an investigation into the coalition's academy schools policy. Judged by former Deputy Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, Steve Kyte, who said, "This was a terrific investigation. It was a very well researched and well produced piece of journalism and a lot of time and effort had gone into explaining the background to the issues involved. The production skills were outstanding and the use of audio and on-location recording really brought this story alive."

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