Tom Edwards
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A music-loving freelance journalist based in South London, Tom Edwards is a regular contributor to Southwark News, South London Press and Weekender magazine. Having been a musician for many years before becoming a journalist, he has a particular interest in music & the creative arts and writes blogs for the NME and 10Tribes.com.

Blog Entries by Tom Edwards

Defending the Indefensible: Phone Hacking and Press Freedom

(3) Comments | Posted 5 November 2012 | (00:00)

Later this month, Lord Justice Leveson will announce the conclusion of his year-long inquiry into the practice, culture and ethics of the British press.

He is expected to recommend a 'soft touch' approach to regulation, akin to that used in Ireland, which would involve setting up an independent ombudsman.

Recognised...

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Cyclists, for the Sake of Progress, be Nice to Everyone

(77) Comments | Posted 3 October 2012 | (01:00)

I nearly died today.

I am one of London's many cyclists and was cruising along one of London's many designated lanes when I was almost run down by a car turning through traffic into a road on my left.

The driver hadn't looked where he was going and nearly...

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Let Me Entertain You - The Brave New World of Online Advertising

(0) Comments | Posted 7 June 2012 | (18:52)

Advertising has traditionally always been a one way street - advertiser talks, consumer listens, end of story.

But in an online world where anyone can seek and consume the information they want to - and ignore that which they do not - ad agencies are having to push their...

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Is It Time for an End to Party Politics at City Hall?

(6) Comments | Posted 2 May 2012 | (01:00)

Independent candidate Siobhan Benita is something of an enigma in this year's mayoral race. Materialising as a complete unknown a few months ago she has, in her own words, "flummoxed" the political elite with her soaring poll ratings set against an apparent lack of any serious backing, funding or party-political...

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