In the heart of Leeds, the dome of the historic Corn Exchange shines proudly across the streets. Red, nestled on the balcony of the Corn Exchange, boasts artists Lucy O’Connell, Ruth Rollin, and Sarah Terry, to name but a few. Ascending the stairs to the balcony, the knot in my stomach unravelled when I turned…Continue reading Red Tattoo and Piercing Review

Maddie Smith Anyone that uses social media will have noticed the recent tidal wave of 57 million ‘#vegan’ Instagram posts and a significant smattering of the hashtag ‘#poweredbyplants’. What is it about a vegan diet that has caught the imagination of so many people? Some see it as a fad; a young person’s trend that…Continue reading Green is the new black: why has veganism become so popular?

Maddie Smith An old favourite in the village, The Black Lion has been a cornerstone of local culture for as long as most Sedgefield residents can remember. Originally built as a coaching inn for those travelling the north to south ‘expedition’ to Leeds, the public house has been a watering hole for man and beast…Continue reading Prominent Sedgefield pub undergoes complete rebrand

Maddie Smith Two members of an ambulance crew were required to jump over the railings of Ouse bridge in York and into the river to rescue an agitated patient. The incident occurred at 3am on Saturday the 27th of January. The crew had been alerted of a situation with two intoxicated women, who had become…Continue reading York ambulance crew jump into river Ouse to rescue distressed patient