Small businesses – the saviours of our lockdown?
By Josie Kemp As a nation we were used to having everything we wantede at big supermarket and high street stores. However, this all changed… Read More »Small businesses – the saviours of our lockdown?
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“I sometimes still struggle with suicidal thoughts”: How COVID-19 has affected mental health
Hannah Workman, 22, Mental health Recovery Advocate
Tourism and hospitality: how coronavirus has affected Tenby
This article was written prior to the recent roadmap announcements in Wales. During the pandemic, hospitality was the worst-hit sector as bars and restaurants were… Read More »Tourism and hospitality: how coronavirus has affected Tenby
The lives behind the stocked shelves: being a customer assistant in a global pandemic
Over the last year many lives and jobs were put on hold to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The UK was told to work… Read More »The lives behind the stocked shelves: being a customer assistant in a global pandemic
Leeds student uses photography to help get students talking about bereavement and grief
By Maisie Lawton A Leeds University undergraduate has launched a photography project to open up general conversation about grief and loss for students. Loss can… Read More »Leeds student uses photography to help get students talking about bereavement and grief
Booming baking business allowed Leeds friends to quit their jobs in lockdown
During tough times on furlough, friends Kelly and Megan take a chance on their mutual love by starting a brand-new baking company called ‘Sugar Coated… Read More »Booming baking business allowed Leeds friends to quit their jobs in lockdown
“We don’t want this to end”: businesses in southern Italy hope Brexit will not halt British tourism and connections
by Riccardo Trono “We share a vast range of values with the UK and a communitarian feeling”, says Tonio Tondo, columnist of the Italian daily… Read More »“We don’t want this to end”: businesses in southern Italy hope Brexit will not halt British tourism and connections
Brexit: Italian winemaker on the potential costs – and how tradition will be key to selling his product to the UK
By Riccardo Trono In the office of one of southern Italy’s most historic wine-makers, they are busy packing up wine to send to Bournemouth. But… Read More »Brexit: Italian winemaker on the potential costs – and how tradition will be key to selling his product to the UK
The reality of working in the gig economy in Leeds during the COVID-19 pandemic
Deliveroo systems went down for several hours last night (December 11), leaving riders without orders and customers without food. One of those riders was Chris… Read More »The reality of working in the gig economy in Leeds during the COVID-19 pandemic
Leeds: Personal trainers on the rollercoaster ride of COVID-19
Two personal trainers from Leeds have been describing the challenges along with the opportunities they have both faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in 2015,… Read More »Leeds: Personal trainers on the rollercoaster ride of COVID-19