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Liv Facey

Freelance Journalist, Researcher & Producer

About Me

Multimedia Journalist and Producer.

Currently, freelance in the UK and available for work worldwide.

My Services

Writer: I write news stories, features, interviews, opinions and reviews for both print and digital publications as well as radio scripts.

Researcher: I manage projects: create comprehensive research notes and assist in the development of program ideas. Provide support to producers, presenters and contributors in various radio programs for BBC Radio Wales and Bengo Media productions, such as: ‘Five Lessons From Lockdown’ with Catrin Nye and season 2 of ‘We Are Family’ with Suzanne Packer.

Producer: I help developing program content: pitching timely stories, constructing briefs and sourcing guests that are interesting for the target audience and furthers the vision of the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2. As well as supervising calls and comments during live broadcasts and processing contestants for Ken Bruce’s Popmaster

Articles

Southwark News •

No sauna or steam at new Canada Water Leisure Centre says Southwark Council – because they’re bad for the environment

The brand-new Canada Water Leisure Centre will not include a sauna or steam room Southwark Council admitted, because they aren’t environmentally friendly, writes Liv Facey…


The Canada Water Leisure Centre, scheduled to open in spring 2025, will replace the nearly 60 year old Seven Islands Leisure Centre.The new facility will feature a learner pool with a movable floor, an 8-lane 25-metre swimming pool, a 4-court sports hall, a gym equipped with 150 stations, and three group exercise studios....
London Centric •

Why can't anyone stop the fundraisers outside London stations?

If you walk out of a central London station there’s a good chance that you’ll be approached by a group of fundraisers with names such as ‘Inside Success’, aimed at supporting young people, or ‘WeRBlighty’, which purports to help military veterans.All of them hope to benefit from Britons’ world-leading willingness to donate to charity. But none of these groups are actually charities and many of them have broken the law with their fundraising activities. So why are they still allowed to occupy som...
Mashable •

How 'Ginny and Georgia' continues to raise the bar for mental health representation on TV

Netflix's Ginny and Georgia had a rocky start from insensitive jokes about seizures to the infamous "Oppression Olympics" scene and being called out by Taylor Swift. However, two seasons later, Sarah Lampert's series has evolved into a show that, while still delightfully chaotic at times, provides one of television's most authentic and nuanced portrayals of mental health — in particular, depression.

Over its run, Ginny and Georgia has evolved from a mother-daughter dramedy into a powerful vehic...
South West Londoner •

Hygiene poverty drives record surge in London toiletry thefts | South West Londoner

Deodorant, soap, and basic hygiene items have become among the most frequently stolen goods, with recent data revealing a surge in toiletry theft across London from 2020 to 2024.


Metropolitan Police figures show that reported toiletry theft incidents have risen sharply, with shoplifting offences increasing from 3,081 in 2020 to 4,720 in 2024.


This rise in toiletry theft reflects a broader pattern of essential item theft across London, where overall theft incidents have more than doubled fr...
North East Londoner •

WATCH: London Co-op Revives Traditional Woodworking

In London’s urban landscape, an unexpected revival of traditional craftsmanship is taking root.


London Green Wood, a not-for-profit cooperative, has transformed spaces in Hackney City Farm and Abney Park into tranquil oases of traditional woodworking, where the rhythmic sounds of hand tools provide a refreshing contrast to the city’s constant hustle and bustle.


The cooperative offers beginner classes to help people connect with the locally sourced wood, traditional hand tools and its excl...
London Centric •

The £30,000 legal challenge to Mighty Hoopla and Field Day festivals

We want to open today’s edition with a note of thanks to our readers. When London Centric launched seven months ago, it was based on an educated gamble that London badly needed in-depth reporting and that a community of people would be willing to pay for it. Proper journalism takes time and money – checking out tips thoroughly, making phone calls, knocking on doors, persuading people to speak, and working through legal hurdles when we are poking at people with expensive lawyers. This week London...
News Shopper •

Popular Catford pizza business loses home for second time in five months

The business, co-founded by Kara-Jessica and Seb, secured a permanent location at the Duke of Catford Pub in January 2025, which they described as a dream come true after their brief tenancy at Catford Mews.

However, on Instagram, Kara-Jessica and Seb said their time at the pub would end on March 16, stating: “We didn't think we'd be in this position again, especially so soon, and it's heartbreaking.

The Tanio Pizza flyer (Image: Liv Facey)

“We really felt like we were starting to bu...
BBC •

BBC Sounds - Off The Telly - Strictly Finalists: Eight things we learned when they spoke to Natalie Cassidy and Joanna Page

Despite the challenge of being in the bottom two in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, Tasha has focused on the positives. “I don't see it as a negative experience. I think if anything it actually adds to my experience in a positive way,” says Tasha. “And I said, ‘You know what? Being in the bottom two, I was happy to do the Argentine Tango and the Waltz again.’ What an absolute honour to have to do that again.”
Tasha has embraced her identity as a “ballroom girly” and was deter...
The Sun •

China building world's BIGGEST DAM in $137bn project in earthquake zone

CHINA has given the green light to plans for the world's largest hydropower dam, despite protests from neighbouring countries.Millions could be without water as Tibet is set to become home to the world’s most ambitious individual infrastructure projectThe dam in the lower area of the Yarlung Zangbo River could generate three times more electricity than the current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam in central China.According to a 2020 estimate by Power Construction Corp of China, it could produce...
The Sun •

Beauty spot bans influencers taking pics on cliff edge over fears of falls

AN ICONIC cliff-side beauty has banned visitors over fears selfie-seeking Instagram influencers will fall to their deaths. Surfer's Rock, which juts out over Lagoinha do Leste beach in Brazil, used to attract tourists who would wait hours to capture the perfect photo.However, the Instagram hotspot will now remain deserted, as authorities have decided to close the site to prevent potentially fatal accidents.A recent geographical survey revealed that the rock - known in Portuguese as Pedra do Surf...
The Sun •

Ukrainian Top Gun pilot completes ‘world 1st’ by shooting down 6 Putin missiles

A UKRAINIAN Top Gun F-16 pilot has completed a "world-first" after shooting down six Putin cruise missiles. The unnamed F-16 fighter pilot achieved the feat during a Russian aerial assault on December 13.The pilot, who has not been named for his protection, admitted that the likelihood of hitting a missile travelling at over 650 km/h (more than 400 mph) was slim."First, you need to find it in the sky, level off in altitude, and from a distance of no more than 500 meters, fire ahead," he said."Sh...
News Shopper •

Broken escalators for three years at Cutty Sark DLR an 'international disgrace'

All four escalators connecting the station’s three levels are currently out of use.

Passengers must either climb the 121 steps to enter and exit the station or wait for the station's small only lift.

Elia Kabanov, a local science writer, said: “I love Greenwich, and the DLR is my favourite part of London’s transport system, yet I wholeheartedly despise the state of Cutty Sark DLR station.”

He said that those responsible for the station have let everyone down, adding: “It’s not just a...
Your Local Guardian •

Richmond Charities opens new almshouse for disabled elderly residents

The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses is the newest development for Richmond charities, which manages 145 almshouses across 12 estates in Richmond, Twickenham, and Mortlake.

The new development, which opened this month and is currently moving in residents, has been designed for wheelchair users and individuals with low mobility.

Chief Executive Juliet Ames-Lewis is enthusiastic about the new build and reducing the number of people on their housing waiting list.

(Image: Richmond Charities)...
Your Local Guardian •

Richmond Charities opens new almshouse for disabled elderly residents

The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses is the newest development for Richmond charities, which manages 145 almshouses across 12 estates in Richmond, Twickenham, and Mortlake.

The new development, which opened this month and is currently moving in residents, has been designed for wheelchair users and individuals with low mobility.

Chief Executive Juliet Ames-Lewis is enthusiastic about the new build and reducing the number of people on their housing waiting list.

(Image: Richmond Charities)...
South West Londoner •

Croydon library closures spark devastation after 'sham' consultation process |

Four libraries were forced to close on Friday as part of Croydon Council’s efforts to create a more efficient library service, despite significant objections from residents.


The closure of Bradmore Green (Coulsdon), Sanderstead, Broad Green, and Shirley Library in Croydon came on the back of a public consultation in January 2024, which aimed to shape the future of library services in the borough.


The consultation was launched following budget cuts of over £800,000 between 2019 and 2022 and...
News Shopper •

Lewisham Shopping Centre to be demolished for 1,700 homes in new plans

The new plans include a large family park featuring 300 trees, a children’s playground, and over a thousand new homes, including accommodations for key workers and students.

Additionally, the proposals outline the establishment of a new live music venue and the creation of thousands of new jobs.

(Image: Lewisham Council planning documents) The plans, which came together after three years of consultation, reveal that the new area will not only be a shopping hub but also a place for leisur...
Your Local Guardian •

Rituals' new store in Epsom will open just in time for Christmas

The beauty and wellness brand has become increasingly popular in recent years for its range of bath, body, and home products.

Rituals has numerous stores across the country, from Manchester to London.

However, until now, the closest Rituals store to Epsom has been in Kingston upon Thames.

Epsom, a town famous for the discovery of Epsom Salts, is well-known for its focus on health and wellness. ]

A fitting location for Rituals’ newest store, the brand will be situated in Epsom’s s...
News Shopper •

'Devastation' over closure of Lewisham's only cinema as 'there's nowhere like it'

Catford Mews opened in September 2019 and featured three cinema screens, a café, a bar, spaces for independent traders, and areas available for private events.

It replaced the Poundland store which had previously occupied the same location in Catford shopping centre.

Catford local, Taylor-Dior Rumble, described the venue, whose exterior featured in Ed Sheeran’s Bad Habits music video, as not just a cinema but "a rare third space that puts the people first.

She added: "It deserves to...
Den of Geek •

Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Ending Explained: Does Emily Prentiss Survive?

This article contains spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 episode 10.


Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 (also known as Criminal Minds season 17) has taken fans on a wild journey as TV’s favorite profilers try to figure out and eradicate the threat of “Gold Star.” 


Throughout most of season two, the storyline focused on the characters Jade (Liana Liberato) and Damien (David Garelik) as they attempted to seek revenge on those who had abused them and were connected to Stuart Hous...
Mashable •

Netflix’s 'Supacell' turns stereotypes on their head

Rapman, also known as Andrew Onwubolu, is no stranger to producing quality films that depict areas of the Black British experience, as evidenced by his hit films Blue Story and Shiro’s List. He's now ventured into television with Netflix series Supacell. Using sickle cell disease as the origin of superpowers, the show is an innovative approach to the science fiction and superhero genre. Through this unique concept, Supacell also challenges long-standing stereotypes associated with the Black comm...
Mashable •

'Queenie's powerful ending reminds us that feeling uncomfortable is crucial

In 2019, Candice Carty-Williams' hugely popular debut novel, Queenie, had readers trying to grapple with the complex heroine, the novel's titular protagonist. Some were perplexed, some enamoured, some deeply uncomfortable. Now, with Channel 4 and Hulu's TV adaptation, Queenie Jenkins is reaching new audiences wanting to unpack her, in all her glorious messiness.

Queenie tells the story of a 25-year-old Black British Jamaican woman from south London trying to navigate a quarter-life crisis. Like...
Den of Geek •

9-1-1 Season 7 Ending Explained: Did Bobby Die?

This week’s episode puts viewers through the wringer before finally giving an update on the fate of Captain Nash. They even go so far as to put Athena rushing through the hospital in slow motion. But the good news is that 9-1-1 decided that season 7 was not the time to kill off a main character despite co-creator and showrunner Tim Minear hinting at it.


It was touch and go for a while on whether Bobby would make it, especially as the first few moments of the show saw the doctor reminding Athe...
Woman & Home •

What Jennifer Did: Who killed Bich Ha Pan?

Netflix’s new true crime documentary, What Jennifer Did, explores a chilling case of cold-blooded murder that shook a Canadian town to its core.

In the documentary by American Murder: The Family Next Door director Jenny Popplewell, it uses police interrogation footage and testimonies from those involved in the case to explore what seemed like a home invasion gone wrong but turned out to be something much darker. The feature-length documentary explores how the intruders terrorised the Pan family
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