Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

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August 15, 2025Leave a Comment on Journalism can be a dangerous job

Journalism can be a dangerous job

In a moving tribute to journalists killed in Gaza, members of South West England NUJ read out the names of more than 200 assassinated media workers, in Bristol city centre, 17:30 Friday 15 August.

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December 20, 2024Leave a Comment on Where are they now?

Where are they now?

An extended version of a piece in the Dec 2024 edition of The Journalist (NUJ)

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May 4, 2023Leave a Comment on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2023

World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2023

I was honoured to contribute a few words to Lithuania’s World Press Freedom Day event.

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June 21, 20201 Comment on DAY 100: Fathers’ Day

DAY 100: Fathers’ Day

Last chance to read about pebbledash, hairgel, a bootleg biography, beef casserole, red wine, and chickens. What is not to like?

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May 3, 2020Leave a Comment on DAY 51: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY, 3 May

DAY 51: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY, 3 May

A magical meeting and a Mediterranean meal.

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
  • ➢ Trainer (40+ countries)
  • ➢ Director at MediaWise
  • ➢ Gardener & Grandad

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  • Beyond the Darkness: Crimes of another era 
  • Thoughts on an arrest
  • At home with refugees
  • An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists

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