You might think a 14million development. Bringing new shops and a brand new health centre to a run-down area, would have local residents and businessmen jumping for joy.

After a short settling in period and being introduced to some of the reporters, I was thrown head first into the action. The Echo newsroom, like several others I imagine, was manic due to the volcanic ash crisis.

Science, Technology, The Environment, Quackery, and other things that spark my interest. My semester 1 exams have been and gone, and some interesting opportunities have presented themselves regarding work experience in journalism.

Could social media win it? David Cameron is not on Twitter. Has just over a million. But still more than the Lid Dems. Just look at Barack Obama. He even had his own site MyBO. Is there a link? .

Check it out and join the conversation. Get involved by commenting on the articles, and let me know if you think of ways I can improve it. Apologies for the time-lapse since my last post, I have been very busy with production days and contributing to the exciting new CJS website Capture Cardiff.