‘From Busk till Dawn’ PITCH

The style of photography in this piece will be street photography (mainly portrait photos of buskers and candid of them performing) documentary – pictures of local buskers around Leeds and their instruments/ props The format will be a long form online piece. With lockdown being released and the hospitality industry reopening outdoors, the amount of buskers

From Busk till Dawn

Leeds’ struggling musicians: Meet the faces behind the pandemic Vibrancy and joy has hit the city centre since the release of lockdown, bringing Yorkshire back to life. Specialised cameras on Briggate counted a footfall of more than 34,000 shoppers on April 12 – the day in which lockdown restrictions were eased, and retail shops could

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Leeds singer celebrates winning BBC folk artist of the year award

“It’s not just what it means externally. For me it was a really big affirm-er that I am doing the right thing and it is worth pursuing.” 21-year-old Maddie Morris, who studies at Leeds College of Music, was given the BBC Radio 2 folk artist of the year award after performing the traditional balled Barbara Allen and

Isolation p’aint so bad!

It can be fun by any sketch of the imagination In years to come, people will ask what you did during the ‘great lockdown period’ and quite possibly it could be downing a whole bottle of merlot or spending hours in front of the TV (guilty) but I have found another. Today I have put

“I can’t even collect my post”: The importance of self-isolation

Cystic Fibrosis sufferer and NHS A&E doctor speak out about the importance of self -isolation during the coronavirus outbreak. On Monday Boris Johnson made the decision to place a lockdown on the UK meaning that all shops selling non-essential goods,​ such clothing and electronics, and other premises including libraries, playgrounds and outdoor gyms were forced to

Leeds Carer: “Every single day of the pandemic was excruciating”

An award-winning Leeds author admits she wouldn’t have been able to care for her ill relative if it wasn’t for a Leeds charity. Leeds Carers gives specialist and tailored support, advice, and information to unpaid carers aged over 16.   This year Carers Rights Day will be held on Thursday 21 November. Every day 6,000 people become

Lockdown online pet entrepreneur shortlisted for business finals

“It’s about never giving up, finding that opportunity through diversifying, and helping others in similar situations to reach a goal.” Lisa Baptiste, CEO of Mooch & Gander, who overcome breast cancer and lives with ME/CFS has been shortlisted for Best Business Woman Awards 2020. The pet advocate previously had a respected pet care business ‘The

Cats Pyjamas productions shortlisted as finalists for the inews Pivot for Purpose Award

Award-winning Cat’s Pyjamas Productions in Wakefield tour the length and breadth of the country entertaining care homes, day centres and sheltered accommodation. Trials have shown that music can be a great benefit as therapy for many especially those struggling with dementia, the elderly and people with disabilities. Emily Carson spoke to the founder of Cat’s

Inspiring viral marathon runner completes her virtual 8-hour run

Kerrie Aldrige who raised £25,000 to the miscarriage association charity has met her sub 8 hour marathon during baby loss awareness week. Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually and is a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth. Mrs Aldrige sadly lost five children