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Joseph Verney

Local News Reporter

Joseph joined the team as a news reporter in February 2018. He has a keen interest in sport and loves to write features about people and their experiences. He also likes to insert puns into stories where appropriate.


From Tory intern to punk rock sensation, Scunthorpe’s own Addison Potter has turned his back on politics to carve out a new path in the music industry. Under the stage name BUZZKILL JOY, the 23-year-old has rocketed into the semi-finals of the Isle of Wight Festival’s New Blood competition, proving that change really is as good as a rest.

Now based in London, Addison’s journey from political aide to alternative music maverick has been nothing short of dramatic. With a style that defies genre boundaries, his music pulses with the raw energy of alternative bass and the eclectic vibes of genre fluidity.


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A Lincolnshire mum who endured the heartbreak of losing two babies before 24 weeks, believes the government’s new baby loss certificates give closure to bereaved parents.

The voluntary scheme launched this week is designed to formally recognise the devastating loss of a baby during pregnancy. Parents who have lost a baby before 24 weeks can now apply for the free certificate, which is an official, but not legal document.


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