I've been recording local journalists in my hometown of Southport in the northwest for several months now. It's part of Behind the Headlines, an oral history project I have started along with Dr Rachel Matthews, and Clare Jenkins from Sheffield. We're supported by the NUJ and the OralHistorySociety. A want to give a huge thanks … Continue reading Hear all about it!
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Southport on my mind
It’s July 29th, 2025, exactly a year since the horrific events in Southport that left three children dead and nine injured, and sparked rioting in the town and across the country. It was a time of almost unimaginable hatred and violence – both from the perpetrator and the rioters – and even a year later … Continue reading Southport on my mind