Up, up and away… Pandemic boosts cycling in Leeds
As a result of national lockdowns stemming from the coronavirus, many people took to the great outdoors on their bikes to escape the isolation and…
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Lockdown 2.0: It’s not all doom and gloom
The second lockdown may have a detrimental impact on people’s mental health, warned psychiatrists this week. However, many people have taken it as an opportunity take a more positive approach to life.
Look after your pets, lockdown is hard on them too.
As a result of lockdown, we are spending more time with our pets, but is this having a negative impact on them?
Thinking on their feet: P.T’s adapt the way they work and discuss what support is available
Personal Trainers are feeling conflicted after a second lockdown has forced them to adapt the way they work or halt sessions completely. Some are saying…
Thousands join NaNoWriMo 2020 to complete a novel in a month
The annual creative writing event is at its 21st edition, but this year many more are taking part, due to increased free time in lockdown….
Strictly LGBTQ+ or strictly publicity?
Leeds born Olympian boxer Nicola Adams has become the first contestant to dance in a same-sex couple on the popular BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing….
The travel scheme that was soiled: Locals turn against traffic reduction measures
A government scheme to reduce traffic flow in residential areas of Leeds has caused controversy. Leeds City Council are trialling a scheme to encourage residents…
Masters student creates a mental health support group ready for the second national lockdown
An article to promote a young womans new venture in helping those struggling before the soon to come national lockdown.
Another National ‘Lockdown’, but it’s not all Doom and Gloom.
With the second lockdown looming, will we be in for another 3 months of boredom or is it simply a ‘circuit break’?
Isolation alone
With the number of people living alone having increased by a fifth over the last 20 years, from 6.8 million in 1999 to 8.2 million…