Cold Cap

Scientists in Sheffield say they've discovered a "powerful double weapon" in efforts to prevent cancer patients losing their hair during chemotherapy. Cold caps are currently used to prevent hair loss during treatment but in combination with a new lotion containing antioxidants - scientists think it could be even more effective. The plan now is to trial the laboratory research on cancer patients.

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Chris Marriott Murder

I've been reporting on the killing of 'Good Samaritan' Chris Marriott. This week Hassan Jhangur was found guilty of his murder when he drove into Chris while he was helping Jhangur's sister who was lying injured in the road. I helped put together this report for the BBC News website on Chris. I reported live on BBC Look North...

I also reported on the outcome of the trial on BBC Radio Sheffield...

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Welfare Reform Bill

This week I've been reporting on the Government's Welfare Reform Bill...

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Mental Health Research

The University of Sheffield has been researching the mental health of young men from ethnic minority backgrounds in a unique, collaborative way. The community-based research has been conducted - in part - by the young men themselves. It's focused on the impact of community resources on their mental health.

I've been filming and taking photos of the project at Unity Gym for on BBC News website article and this TV story for BBC Look North...

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