Sam Greasley-Machin

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I'm currently a journalist with an interest in sport, music, politics, and current affairs. Currently working as a digital reporter at the Dorset Echo but looking to works in the comms industry.



Educated at Bournemouth University on the BA multimedia journalism course and working towards the gold standard NCTJ. I produce regular content for this BUZZ News, Vavel; as the Southampton and EFL reporter, Talk the Football League, as well as hosting/producing The Ultimate Sports Podcast and radio show and producing various media for semi-professional football club Poole Town. Previously I have worked at two local Newsquest papers on work experience and as an intern for one of the world's most-read football sites with millions of reads on my content at 90min. In addition, I have produced content for Yahoo Sports, Nerve Sport and The Tilehurst End. Since leaving university I have worked at the Bournemouth Echo and Dorset Echo covering a variety of stories from court to human interest to sport.





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V Dubz, Y-Zer & Enamie discuss new single - MIND

V Dubz, Enamie and Y-Zer form the collective Girls Take Action (GTA) and have been killing it on drum and bass sets for years. Recently they have collaborated together to bring out a brand-new liquid tune titled MIND. The track is all about raising money for the mental health charity of the same name. To mark its launch we caught up with the trio to talk all about the new track, what it’s like being back and their plans for the future. How’s it going? What’s it been like being back out there af
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In conversation with Bru-C: Future plans, freedom and getting arrested

Bru-C has taken the dance world, especially bassline, by storm in recent years with his lyrical style on electronic-based hits. Known for his massive hits You And I, Streetside and Down For You the Nottingham based artist offers a whole variety of different styles of tracks across the genres of bassline and drum and bass. Along with some mighty collabs. Since breaking into the scene the MC has always been busy making new music and playing shows. That is definitely true so far in 2021, despite l
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What it's like to plan a festival in a pandemic

Recently we’ve seen pubs open up inside to punters and 30 people are now allowed to meet outside as step three of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown has come into effect. That means the country can look forward to the end of all restrictions, which is set to happen on June 21st as it stands currently. From then social distancing is set to end as restrictions are scrapped meaning the long awaited return of nights-out, festivals and day events. But putting on those events has been no easy
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Mitchell looks back on comments Van Gerwen: 'I am a big talker, but nothing to try and put anybody off'

Scott Mitchell is a name that most darts fans will know after he became the 2015 BDO World Champion and since then one of ‘Scotty Dog’s goals has been to pick up a PDC Tour Card. In February this year, he did just that after winning a Tour Card on the final day of the 2021 Q-school. Speaking exclusively with Dartsnews, Sam Greasley-Machin caught up with Mitchell to discuss his start to PDC tour life, the emotions of Q-school, a thrilling UK Open contest against Michael van Gerwen and what else
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New data: Dorset employment recovers better than UK average following lockdowns

Room for optimism in the county as employment recovery is better than the national average following previous lockdowns. Employment levels in Dorset are recovering better from lockdowns than the UK average. Data released last week by the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (Dorset LEP) shows the county rebounded more strongly in terms of recruitment following the first lockdown than the national average. Then, after the second lockdown in November, there was a wobble in employment levels, but
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New data: Dorset employment recovery rate better than UK average following lockdowns Dorset employment recovers better than average

Room for optimism in the county as employment recovery is better than the national average following previous lockdowns. Employment levels in Dorset are recovering from lockdowns at a rate that is better than the UK average. Data released last week by the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (Dorset LEP) shows the county rebounded more strongly in terms of recruitment following the first lockdown than the national average. Then, after the second lockdown in November, there was a wobble in empl
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"Lifelong learning is the future" as Government launches 'hour to skill' scheme

The Department for Education has launched a new scheme to combat the skills gap and help boost employment levels in economic recovery following the pandemic. The Department For Education has launched a new training scheme called ‘An Hour to Skill’ in a bid to combat rising joblessness. Latest figures show that the UK unemployment rate reached 4.9% last October. The new government scheme aims to boost worker skills from home and support mental wellbeing – particularly in light of the coronavir
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Calls to nationalise broadband strengthened due to working from home

Arguments for nationalising broadband in the United Kingdom have been strengthened as a result of the pandemic as more people than ever are working from home amongst fears those without adequate access will be left behind. According to the Office of National Statistics, 49.2% of adults worked from home during the first lockdown in April. Similar data is also expected for the lockdowns that have followed since. It was Labour, during the run-up to the 2019 election, that brought the proposal int
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Ep.23 Former Darts World Champion | Scott Mitchell by The Ultimate Sports Podcast • A podcast on

On the podcast today Sam and Toby sit down with former darts BDO World Champion Scott Mitchell. Scott won at Lakeside in 2015 and also reached the semi's in 2020 as well as 14 other tournament wins. We sit down to discuss how Scotty dog got into darts, including his early darting memories and his first few tournaments. We then take a look at his breakthrough in 2014 and the big win for the worlds against Martin 'Wolfie' Adams in 2015, the psychology behind that, dealing with the fame from that a

Southampton Hold Talks to Sign Belgium Teenage Sensation Samuel Bastien

Southampton have opened talks with Belgium giants Anderlecht over the potential signing of teenage sensation Samuel Bastien​, despite interest from Liverpool, according to the ​Daily Mail. The 19-year-old had been on-loan at Serie B outfit Avellino last season, who have an option to buy the Belgium midfielder following his loan. The Belgium under-21 international is currently valued £4m by his club Anderlecht as Southampton look set to take swoop for the young star. Negotiations for Saints fo

Paolo Di Canio Sacked By Sky Sport Italia After Revealing Controversial Tattoo

​West Ham legend and former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has been sacked by Sky Sport Italia after revealing a very controversial tattoo, report the ​Guardian. The 48-year-old had been working as a pundit for Sky Italia after a failed break into regular football management and had made an impressive punditry start but has since been relieved of those duties after revealing a Fascist tattoo on air. The Italian appeared on TV wearing a short sleeve polo-shirt, no harm in that, but it was what

New Reading Boss Jaap Stam Targets a Premier League Return

​New Reading boss Jaap Stam has stated in his unveiling press conference on Monday afternoon that he wants to return to the Premier League with the Berkshire based side. The Dutchman was announced as the new manager of the Royals on Monday following the removal of Brian McDermott, following a series of poor results at the end of the season that saw them finish 17th. The former Manchester United hero, who won three successive league titles, has signed a two year deal at the Madejski Stadium and

Liverpool Break Astonishingly Bad Record in Surprise 2-0 Loss to Burnley

​Liverpool kicked off their 2016-17 Premier League campaign in style with a seven goal thriller away to Arsenal at the Emirates in the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. But the Reds were brought back down to Earth the following weekend in a surprise 2-0 loss at the hands of Premier League newcomers Burnley at Turf Moor thanks to goals from Sam Vokes and Andre Gray, despite dominating the games stats. Liverpool have received a wave a criticism from pundits, fans and the media al
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Ep.15 - Former ATP Pro Tennis Player and Coach Turned Peak Performance Expert | Christian Straka by The Ultimate Sports Podcast • A podcast on

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury two is almost upon us and this podcast is predominantly a BIG preview show to the fight on Saturday. Dan and Sam will be delving into all the pre-match news and comments, Tyson's change of trainer, how the fight might play out, their predictions and where next for the fighters after the big night. There's other boxing news in rumoured fights for Andy Ruiz and plenty of other reaction. Fear not, it's not just a boxing show with the unveiling of the new F1 cars in the p
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Ep.20 Guinness World Record Sports Fan, 365 Sports in 365 Days | Kieren 'Beefy' Blake by The Ultimate Sports Podcast • A podcast on

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury two is almost upon us and this podcast is predominantly a BIG preview show to the fight on Saturday. Dan and Sam will be delving into all the pre-match news and comments, Tyson's change of trainer, how the fight might play out, their predictions and where next for the fighters after the big night. There's other boxing news in rumoured fights for Andy Ruiz and plenty of other reaction. Fear not, it's not just a boxing show with the unveiling of the new F1 cars in the p
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Ep.21 How to Improve Physical Performance and Longevity | Dr. Gregory Charlop by The Ultimate Sports Podcast • A podcast on

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury two is almost upon us and this podcast is predominantly a BIG preview show to the fight on Saturday. Dan and Sam will be delving into all the pre-match news and comments, Tyson's change of trainer, how the fight might play out, their predictions and where next for the fighters after the big night. There's other boxing news in rumoured fights for Andy Ruiz and plenty of other reaction. Fear not, it's not just a boxing show with the unveiling of the new F1 cars in the p
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Ep.22 Sports News - Whyte v Povetkin Boxing Preview, Fight Camp Review, PGA Returns, F1 Points Deduction and Snooker World Championship by The Ultimate Sports Podcast • A podcast on

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury two is almost upon us and this podcast is predominantly a BIG preview show to the fight on Saturday. Dan and Sam will be delving into all the pre-match news and comments, Tyson's change of trainer, how the fight might play out, their predictions and where next for the fighters after the big night. There's other boxing news in rumoured fights for Andy Ruiz and plenty of other reaction. Fear not, it's not just a boxing show with the unveiling of the new F1 cars in the p
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Forty new jobs could come to Basingstoke as Lidl say they are "delighted" at plans

FORTY new jobs would come to Basingstoke if the proposed new Lidl store in Hatch Warren is given planning permission, the supermarket has said. Discount retailer Lidl have confirmed details regarding a planning application for a potential new store in Hatch Warren Retail Park. As reported in the Gazette previously, a planning application had been submitted to open a new in Hatch Warren by amalgamating Units 1 and 2 of the Retail Park. Lidl confirmed to the Gazette that as reported, the planni
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