John Wimperis is a local democracy reporter based in Bath & North East Somerset and North Somerset. With a background in journalism from Cardiff, John focuses on covering local news and issues in the Bristol area, including politics, development projects, transportation, and community concerns. His work has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including Yahoo News UK, BBC News, and Bristol Post.
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Bristol, United Kingdom (Local)
John Wimperis focuses on local government decisions, council activities, and legal policy regulations in the Bristol area. He is interested in topics related to local governance, public transportation, housing development, and parking charges.
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By: John Wimperis
Turnout in the election was 23.09% — a drop from 30.72% in 2021 when the election was held concurrently with the West of England Metro Mayor election. This time the only other election happening at the same time was Bristol City Council elections, apart from two byelections in Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
By: John Wimperis
The former MEP and trade unionist, who campaigned on improving neighbourhood policing and reducing violent crime, narrowly defeated incumbent Conservative Mark Shelford
By: John Wimperis
Labour's Clare Moody has been elected as Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner — narrowly defeating incumbent Conservative Mark Shelford.
'I would hope that others haven't had my difficulties [...] being told to go to polling stations that do not exist'
By: John Wimperis
A Yeovil woman faced a challenge trying to vote yesterday — as her polling station was demolished three years ago.
By: John Wimperis
A Somerset woman faced a challenge trying to vote yesterday — as her polling station was demolished three years ago.
A PAINT job aimed at breaking the “optical illusion” that causes people to trip and fall in Keynsham High Street’s cycle lane has failed to impress some in the town, who remain “bamboozled.”
By: John Wimperis
The mother of Barnaby Webber has called Grace O'Malley-Kumar, who was killed trying to save him, “our hero” — and said she never imagined having to fight for justice against a “flawed” criminal justice system.
By: Zena Hawley, John Wimperis
The student pair were stabbed to death last year, along with Ian Coates, 65, by killer Valdo Calocane
By: John Wimperis
The mother of Barnaby Webber has called Grace O'Malley-Kumar "our hero", after she was killed trying unsuccessfully to save him.
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