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Leeds West Indian Carnival: Police uniform twist on costume designs

This is an article I co-wrote for the BBC regarding an unusual project in which a group of young, urban teenagers collaborated with the police to raise awareness of racial equality at the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

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Autumna.co.uk • 20th November 2025

Annuities for care home fees: Everything you need to know - Autumna

This is a blog I wrote on behalf of Autumna, a care directory in the UK. It featured an interview with a sector expert - Mel Kenny.

Autumna.co.uk • 20th November 2025

What is CHC Funding? - Autumna

This is a blog I wrote on behalf of Autumna. For this blog, I spoke to Andrew Farley, a sector expert from Farley Dwek.

Autumna.co.uk • 20th November 2025

How the assisted dying vote affects end of life care - Autumna

This is a blog I wrote after an update to the Assisted Dying Bill on behalf of Autumna, an elder care directory in the UK.

Autumna.co.uk • 20th November 2025

Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility review: What’s changed in 2025? - Autumna

This is an article I wrote for Autumna following an update to Winter Fuel Eligibility published by the government.

Autumna.co.uk • 20th November 2025

The impact of pension credit news on elderly care - Autumna

This is another blog I wrote on behalf of Autumna - one of the largest elder care directories in the UK.

Autumna.co.uk • 20th November 2025

Guide to digital technology in care homes - Autumna

This is a short guide to digital technology in care homes which I wrote on behalf of Autumna, one of the largest elder care directories in the UK.

East Side Story

East Side Story • 25th August 2025

Hotel Protest Sparks Community Pushback - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote about local hotel protests that took place in my local area. It was published on East Side Story.

East Side Story • 26th February 2025

The Refugee Who Risked His Life to Reveal a Global Scandal - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote as part of a series on asylum seekers and refugees. The story was published on East Side Stories.

East Side Story • 6th November 2025

Reimagining breast health, one bra at a time - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote for a newspaper I helped to co-found and Edit, called East Side Story. The story is about a breast cancer awareness event.

East Side Story • 22nd October 2025

Community control at heart of £20m plan for East Leeds - East Side Story

MP Richard Burgon is one of my many contacts in East Leeds. He agreed to an exclusive interview with East Side Story about a £20m cash injection for East Leeds.

East Side Story • 6th August 2025

East Leeds Community Unite to Help Refugee Become Doctor - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote for East Side Story, a grassroots, independent website based in East Leeds.

East Side Story • 27th July 2025

The East Leeds Campaigner Taking on Period Poverty Head First - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote after interviewing a lady who has campaigned to end period poverty across the UK and abroad.

East Side Story • 19th July 2025

Chapel FM brings the world to Seacroft - East Side Story

This is a short story I wrote about an international festival held at the Chapel FM Arts Centre in Seacroft, Leeds.

East Side Story • 19th July 2025

Community-led event seeks to bridge divides in Harehills one year on - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote regarding a community event that took place after the Harehills riots in 2024.

East Side Story • 10th July 2025

Eco-catwalk challenges stereotypes in Harehills - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote on behalf of East Side Story about a sustainable fashion show that took place in Harehills over the summer

East Side Story • 6th July 2025

Creative bus project changing young lives in Harehills - East Side Story

This is a story I wrote about a creative bus project for young people in Leeds. The story was written on behalf of East Side Story.

East Side Story • 31st January 2023

Brownfield site earmarked for new housing development in East Leeds - East Side Story

This is a news story I wrote for East Side Story - a grassroots, community newspaper based in East Leeds.

East Side Story • 11th November 2022

Plans to Build a £50m Solar Farm Given the Green Light - East Side Story

This is a news story I wrote for a local newspaper that covers East Leeds called East Side Story.

East Side Story • 18th June 2023

Crafting Verses for Wellbeing: Monthly Poetry Workshop Captivates Attendees

This is a story about a monthly poetry workshop that I wrote while at East Side Story

East Side Story • 15th June 2023

Seacroft Musicathon Festival Brings Village Green to Life with Music

This is a story I wrote about a music event in Seacroft, for East Side Story.

East Side Story • 3rd June 2023

Leeds International African Arts Festival Sets the Stage for a Cultural Extravaganza

This is a story I wrote for an African Arts Festival in Leeds.

Yorkshire Evening Post

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30th November 2019

Hero Boy Saves His Mum

This is a PDF copy of a story I wrote some time ago for the Yorkshire Evening Post, which was featured on the front page of the Yorkshire Evening Post at the time.

Tributes Pour In For Dance Pioneer

Tributes have poured in for Nadine Senior, who will be fondly remembered for her dance legacy in Leeds.

Young Cinderella WILL Go To The Ball

A chronic spinal condition was no match for Frankie Ball who is on course to become one of the best dancers in Leeds

New Chapter For Library Fest

JEDI KNIGHTS, gaming fans and bookworms are set to turn over a new leaf with the return of the Leeds Library Festival.

Teens Race to Become Tech Champions

More than 100 students took part in a scheme to become known as the UK's tech champions.

Pupils Are Getting a Scoot On at School

PUPILS ACROSS Leeds are getting a scoot on as part of a citywide challenge in a bid to be named a scooting champion.

Claire calls for more heroes

A LEEDS doctor has thrown her support behind a YEP-backed campaign to encourage people to become an organ donor - after celebrating her 35th anniversary of receiving a new kidney.

Lifesaving Bid For Caring Pair

A Leeds couple have embarked upon a mission to eradicate rabies across the world and help educate school children about its dangers.

Cafetina Brews Up a Storm

Today the Yorkshire Evening Post Can Name The City's Favourite Cafe

16th April 2024

Historic landmark lost as blaze ravages Old Stock Exchange Building in Copenhagen

This is a short news article I syndicated for the Yorkshire Post where teams of reporters were responsible for breaking several news stories about the fire in Copenhagen.

Blast from past at hospital site

This is a story I wrote while working at the Yorkshire Evening Post. It was a story given by one of my community contacts.

Remembering Fallen Soldiers

This is a story I wrote for D-Day at the Yorkshire Evening Post.

BBC Clips + Articles

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BBC • 22nd August 2023

Leeds West Indian Carnival: Making costumes for the police

Police attending carnival this year are going to look very different. In this clip, I talk to a group of young people, police officers and carnival organisers who are getting together to make police uniforms at this year's Leeds West Indian carnival.

BBC • 22nd August 2023

Leeds West Indian Carnival: The beat of the drums

I interviewed one of Leeds' most famous and prolific carnival drummers called Captain, who brought over the very first Caribbean carnival drums and costume troupe to Europe.

BBC • 22nd August 2023

Police and Youngsters Unite at Leeds Caribbean Carnival

Part of my role at the BBC involved creating broadcast story packages around specific themes. The theme I worked on in August 2023 was the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

BBC News • 21st August 2023

Leeds West Indian Carnival: Police uniform twist on costume designs

This is an article I co-wrote for the BBC regarding an unusual project in which a group of young, urban teenagers collaborated with the police to raise awareness of racial equality at the Leeds West Indian Carnival.