Farmers Tax Protest

Last weekend I covered a protest which took place in Selby as part of a nationwide campaign to stop Government plans to introduce an inheritance tax for farmers. Working farms are currently exempt from inheritance tax but from April next year they'll be liable to pay 20% on properties and land valued at over £1 million pounds.

BBC Copyright

Oldest Derby Live

I thoroughly enjoyed reporting live from the world's oldest football derby. Hallam FC took on Sheffield FC in front of a sell-out crowd. They first played each other there 165 years ago. There's more on this story on this BBC News website article.

BBC Copyright

Shoplifting

Shoplifting is on the rise in South Yorkshire. According to police data, there were more than fifteen thousand reports of shoplifting in South Yorkshire in 2024. That's up more than a thousand on the previous year. Conversely, in Doncaster shoplifting is down in the same period - but some shop owners are not convinced and say thieving is worse than ever.

BBC Copyright

Portland Works

I thoroughly enjoyed filming this story about Portland Works in Sheffield. It's 12 years since the community in Sheffield saved the historic industrial landmark from being turned into flats. Portland Works is steeped in Sheffield history - it was built in 1879 and was the first place in the world to manufacture stainless steel cutlery. It's still home to cottage industries today. I also wrote this article for the BBC News website on the story.

BBC Copyright

Doncaster Cold

We've been filming in Doncaster where charity workers that provide support for struggling families say they've been really busy since the cold weather hit. They've been handing out blankets, hats and gloves for those who are struggling to afford to heat their homes. Meanwhile a local GP says there's been a big demand for their services with covid, winter flu and Norovirus causing problems. 

BBC Copyright

Stainforth Flood

I've been reporting from Stainforth in Doncaster this week where a mother and two daughters have been flooded for the second time in five years. Lavina Raywood and her children were about to move back into her house in Stainforth after flooding devastated the property in 2019. But it's now been flooded again.

This was my quick report for our lunch bulletin...

BBC Copyright

Miners' Pensions

I've been filming with former mineworkers who're urging the Government to share out a pension scheme surplus, leading to extra pension payments for thousands of former staff. I also took pictures of the interviewees and wrote a story for the BBC News website on the subject.

BBC Copyright