The Savvy Baker – Going Places!

Savannah Roqaa took up a hobby during the first lockdown – she launched an online bakery, selling brownies. Now she’s working all hours in order to meet the demand for her yummy bakes. At 24, Savannah began baking in her Roundhay apartment’s small kitchen just to while away some time. Her online business now employs […]

International Men’s Day – Is that something to celebrate?

I was asked this question recently. It was a poignant question, or at least that was my reaction. It’s today, by the way – International Men’s Day is 19 November. We often celebrate and support women in Leeds and have been known to showcase some of Leeds’ men, too. Yet on the one day of […]

Beabadoobee – Debut Album Released

I’ve just watched single Worth It video from Fake It Flowers, Beabadoobee’s debut album which was released on 16 October. It’s set in what looks like an outdated motel bedroom and is directed by duo Bedroom. It’s the third single from the album. Watch it here. The video reveals Beabadoobee’s impressive confidence, although it’s not […]

Can you help save this young father’s life?

Ben Wolfenden, awarded Leeds’ Entrepreneur of 2020 by Leeds Digital Festival, has broken the sad news that he has only three months to live. Ben needs help for life-saving treatment in Geneva and is asking for help to fund it. His fundraising page explains that a hospital error has left him with no alternative but […]

The Reality of The Male Menopause

The changes in our lives brought about by COVID-19 have given rise to questions about how we can tackle emerging mental health issues. One of those areas of concern is the male menopause. The male menopause (actually andropause) can come as a shock to some men in their 40s, because the physical and mental changes […]