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Simon Gilbert
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Political Reporter, BBC
Coventry, England
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Biography
Trinity Mirror reporter for the Coventry Telegraph. Born in Warwickshire, raised in Coventry. Started in the media industry in 2007. Average hockey player, rubbish footballer.
Warwickshire , European Football, Warwick, Sky Blues , Current Affairs, News, Leamington, Coventry , Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Soccer , British Sport, Local Politics, British politics, English Football, Coventry City
Content
By Simon Gilbert Verified| BBC News Verified Could driverless trams come to your town or city? LDRSCouncillor Jim O'Boyle with one of the battery-operated trams which will soon be running on the streets of Coventry. Coventry's tram network, like much of the city, was destroyed during World War Two. Now, 85 years since the last tram ran in the city, they may be set to return, thanks to new technology called Very Light Rail (VLR).
By Simon Gilbert Verified| Bottom Line@ Image caption, Councillor Naeem Ahktar said the project was still on budgetPlans to repurpose the former Ikea building in Coventry are back on track after the contractor went into administration. The city centre building is set to undergo a £60.1m transformation into a City Centre Cultural Gateway which will provide storage for nationally important artworks.
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Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1922