Lina Edvardsson Ceder

Multimedia Journalist

Southampton, UK

Multimedia Journalism Graduate- Southampton Solent University Originally from Karlstad, Sweden.

Lina Edvardsson Ceder

Multimedia Journalist

Southampton, UK

Multimedia Journalism Graduate- Southampton Solent University Originally from Karlstad, Sweden.

Britain's first VW Type 2 Samba up for auction
This 1955 campervan was the first VW Type 2 Samba Microbus to be imported into Britain and since the model was never officially offered in UK showrooms, it is also believed to be the only surviving one in the country. It is estimated to be worth between £70,000 and £75,000 and will be going under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions' Race Retro Sale which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on February 21-22.
Elderly driver branded 'unsafe' wins back licence
A 78-year-old woman from Reading who lost her licence – after motoring authorities deemed her "unsafe" to drive following an accident – has now won it back. Georgina Frances Hitchen was involved in an accident in 2012 and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) subsequently decided to revoke her licence, citing "age-related cognitive impairment".
Hamfisted driver rips bumper off freeing beached pick up
Trying to help someone out of a sticky situation might not always be a good idea, at least if like this driver, you have no clue how to do it properly. Reversing at full speed without taking the strain on the tow rope first is not the best way to tow, as this driver learned the hard way, when it resulted in the entire front bumper being torn off his pick up.
Nissan Leaf remains Europe's bestselling electric car
European sales of the Nissan Leaf increased by 33 per cent in 2014 compared to the previous year according to the Japanese company, smashing its own record. With 14,658 sales of the electric hatchback last year Nissan holds more than a quarter of the European electric car market, outselling runner up the Renault Zoe by nearly 3,500 cars.
Video: Jaguar Bike Sense alerts drivers to cyclists
The latest safety tech from Jaguar Land Rover serves to make drivers more aware of cyclists in attempt to reduce the number of collisions between motorists and riders. The concept called Bike Sense uses sound alerts, visual warnings and a pulsing brake pedal to alert drivers to cyclists getting nearer.
Students Caught Without TV Licence
TV LICENSING authorities are warning the public that watching live television online still requires a licence. Last year 27,000 people between the ages 18-25 were caught watching live TV without a TV licence. In Southampton this included 172 people, the majority believed to be university students.
Campaign to Make Ecocide the 5th Crime Against Peace
The term ecocide refers to ‘extensive destruction of ecosystems’. Barrister Polly Higgins is fronting the campaign to write an international law set out to protect the environment. “The earth is in need of a good lawyer” was Higgins reason to quit her job and start her work on the ecocide law. She was supposed to take one year off, “Nine years later and I am still on that year off.”.
How To Get To 100 Exhibition Opens In West Quay
SOUTHAMPTON is the first UK city to host the ’How to get to 100- and enjoy it’ exhibition on its tour around the country. The interactive exhibition uses computer tablet technology to give visitors, a personal experience on how the world and its populations life expectancy is changing. Professor Jane Falkingham, Director of the ESRC Centre for Population Change, one of the research centres behind the exhibition explains; ”The idea of the exhibition was really to bring the general public information about how the population is changing.”.
The top 5 creative used car adverts
Putting together a compelling ad when selling your old car can be a dreary affair. Listing all of the important features, remembering what bits work and photographing it in that flattering dawn light to ensure all of the scratches aren't showing can be a right pain. > But it's worth putting in a little bit of effort as one Swedish man found out last week.
Say hello to the Felino CB7, Canada's latest supercar
Some might say that a squashed Corgi model of a TVR has inspired the creative mind behind the Canadian Felino CB7 supercar. Others would say that it is a brave new take on beauty. Whatever your thoughts, the appearance of the CB7 is bound to divide opinion among car enthusiasts around the world. What can't be argued with though, is that this machine is set to be ruddy fast.
Car insurance drops 10 per cent in last year but set to rise
Car insurance costs have on average dropped by 10 per cent in the last year, with the average quoted premium falling to £540.26 in the last three months of 2014. The biggest fall in prices has been in the 17-22 age group – traditionally the highest risk category of drivers – where it has dropped by over 15 per cent.
Boy racer arrested after crashing into school bus following 90mph police chase
James Poole, 20, was sentenced to 22 months in jail and handed a three-year driving ban after leading police on an eight-mile car chase through the busy streets of Hampshire, Lina Edvardsson Ceder reports. The chase, which reached speeds of 90mph, only came to an end when Poole crashed the stolen high-powered BMW 3 series into the back of a school bus.
Swedish man offered dream job thanks to humorous car advert
A used car advert featuring Saruman and David Hasselhoff has not only resulted in Nils Jangen selling his old car, it also landed him a dream job at a top automotive magazine, Lina Edvardsson Ceder reports. After moving to a new town and applying for over 200 jobs, money was running low and Mr Jangen, 28, started to get desperate, resulting in the decision to sell his motor.

About

Lina Edvardsson Ceder

I am a Multimedia Journalism Graduate from Southampton Solent University, where I studied for 3 years.
The course allowed me to develop skills across different media platforms such as writing for magazines and newspapers as well as online. Working with video and audio, from recording to editing for broadcast. And also taking still photos to accompany stories.

My portfolio includes complete multimedia packages produced for our university news website www.solentjournalism.co.uk as well as pieces I have written for AOL cars and Swedish newspaper Nya Wermlands Tidningen whilst on work experience.

I have lived in Southampton, UK, for the past four years but I am originally from Sweden.

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