Here is some of my work, including articles, digi pr pieces and press release coverage.

Loney Miller Loves: Good hike and run trails in and around south-west London

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‘Dopamine Dressing’: Can your outfit really boost your mood? - Forge Press

Lucky for you fashionistas, the simple answer is yes. The psychology of clothes has long been studied and appreciated. Between colours, silhouettes, textures, and patterns, what you choose to decorate yourself with can most definitely have an influence on how you feel.
It’s known that when your clothes look good, you feel good too. Only about 10 minutes of studying fashion psychology will tell us that clothing is a form of self-expression, and most significantly, a means by which we demonstrate...

Expert shares 7 ways to save on your supermarket shopping

Molly Mileham-Chappell, consumer shopping expert at TopCashback, shares tips to save on your supermarket shop.

"As one of our biggest and most regular expenses, it can be easy to think you’ve tried it all when it comes to cutting the cost of your groceries," says Molly.


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What are the 2025 National Minimum Wage changes and how will they impact UK businesses? | Blogs

Following the Labour government’s announcement to implement the “biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation”, significant changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) have taken effect from April 1 2025.
The rate changes represent increases across all age brackets to address cost-of-living concerns. The National Living Wage for those aged 21 and over will see a 6.7% increase to £12.21 per hour, while workers aged 18-20 will benefit from a significant 16.3% ri...

Student Accommodation Sheffield by West.One

As the time comes to leave your current home, the thought of packing up and saying goodbye can feel overwhelming.
Whether you are moving into a new student home or finishing your time at university, moving out can be as emotional as it is exciting, but, with a little planning and a positive mindset, you can make this transition much smoother. To help guide you through the process, we have gathered some top tips from our team to ensure your move-out week is a stress-free...

Operation Easter Basket: How you can help Paramount Properties treat families in need this Easter

For just £3, you can help Paramount Properties make a meaningful difference.

This Easter, charity and community remain a core part of our values here at Paramount Properties. We’re delighted to launch Operation Easter Basket, and we invite you to help us spread joy this spring holiday season.

Once again, our fundraising efforts will be in support of the West Hampstead Community Food Hub, our local food bank. This is a charity we have worked with closely before, and it’s always been so rewardin...

Ninja Thirsti bottle £9.99 with Black Friday cashback deal - ends midnight

Ninja's Black Friday deals have kicked off with a bang this week, offering massive discounts on many of the brand's most popular kitchen gadgets just in time for Christmas. However, for today only, smart shoppers can effectively bag an additional 20% saving on even the best sale prices as part of a money-saving site's 'Wow deal' that runs until midnight tonight.

This applies to everything from Ninja's award-winning coffee machine, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier (which was £289.99 but would work ou...

'Fight for our Future': Students mobilise against rising fees in emergency meeting. - Forge Press

Students at the University of Sheffield have launched a campaign against tuition fee hikes, disparities in student loans, and a worsening student cost-of-living crisis.
The ‘Emergency General Meeting’ saw students rally behind the ‘Fight for our Future’ campaign for reforms and greater government support for higher education. 
Sheffield Students’ Union President Daisy Watson, and Education Officer Maria Jose Lourido led the discussion, outlining a manifesto shaped by over 200 students.
“Students...

Grab a bestselling Jellycat for £7 instead of £23 with this money-saving deal

This story relates to a limited time deal and, due to popularity, this offer has now ended.

Bag charms and purse pals are all the rage right now, with fashion enthusiasts showcasing quirky keyrings and viral Labubus from Popmart on their handbags. Now, Jellycat has launched its highly popular plushies in bag charm form, and they're possibly the cutest thing ever.

At Waterstones, shoppers can grab a Jellycat bag charm in one of over a dozen designs. The various options include a friendly avocad...

Local Theatre Review: STOS' Crazy For You - Forge Press

This week in Sheffield, a piece of old Hollywood American showbiz appeared on the Lyceum Theatre stage. The loved  Gershwin musical, based on the book by Ken Ludwig, had a recent West End revival this year and has now made its way up north with the STOS Theatre Company. Overall, it was a lighthearted, feel-good show with bursts of real glitz and glamour pulling the performance together.
Act 1 introduces Bobby Child, played by Sam Widdowson, a New York banker with dreams of stardom. Sent to shut...

Founder of the Scottish football museum challenges claims that Sheffield founded football - ShefNews

Leading historian Ged O’brien has responded to Sheffield charity claims the Steel City founded football, with evidence that the sport has deep origins in Scotland.


In an interview with ShefNews, trustee of charity ‘Sheffield:The Home of Football’ Steve Woods, mentioned Ged Obrien’s Scottish origins research, to which he called ‘all nonsense’.


Steve Woods claims the rules of football we know today were born in the Northern City.


Ged Obrien said: “The idea that Sheffield is the creator of...

Annual Pint of Science Festival comes to Sheffield - ShefNews

The annual Pint of Science Festival returned to Sheffield this year between the 19th – 21st May to share interesting and topical lectures available to the public.


This session is named ‘Say what?’ Language, Communication and Who Gets a Say consisted of 3 lecture talks, ranging over whether the voting age should be lowered and how modern languages are perceived in schools.


Multiple lectures were being held across the city at popular Sheffield community hubs. This session was held at Neepse...

Bespoke online coaching for women in midlife launched. - ShefNews

Two Sheffield based women have started a bespoke online coaching programme targeting underrepresented women in midlife, aiming to fill the gap in the fitness industry. 


The group, Midlife Fitness Coaching, launched in February and hopes to ‘help women in midlife feel fit and strong for all of life’s adventures.’


Founders Beverley Davies, 44, (a registered nurse and nutrition coach) and Anna Lowe, 48, (a chartered physiotherapist and personal trainer) stress they offer an alternative to the...

Football historians to highlight Sheffield's pivotal role in sport's origins - ShefNews

Sheffield football historians are holding an event later this month to spread the word about Sheffield as the home of Football.


The event, ‘Why Sheffield is the Home of Football’, will be held at the Sheffield Sikh Temple on the April 23rd. It aims to raise awareness of the cities historical role in founding football.


The charity, ‘Sheffield: The Home of Football’ have been passionate about getting the city recognised for more than just steel, but the home of modern football culture.


J...

Students Protest Outside the Wave - Forge Press

A small number of students held a small demo outside The Wave after a student was hit by a car on the way to a lecture a couple of weeks ago.
The protest was led by Haris Jamal, a 25/26 Education Officer candidate. The students stood outside the building with signs that wrote “Sheffield Students Deserve Safe Crossing.”
Whitham Road and Northumberland Road, both surrounding The Wave, are commonly very busy with student pedestrians, while being some of the busiest roads surrounding a university bu...

Life coach plans to begin a men's mental health support group in Northampton

Jon Hunter, who has worked in mental health for more than 25 years and offers 1:1 coaching as a life coach, first set up a support group at his own place of work, St Andrew’s Healthcare. He now has plans to set up a similar group for the wider community of men in the town.He hopes to run the group every other week starting around March or April in Workbridge, in Bedford Road, and work around the flexibility of future members. He wants it to be known it will be structured as a discussion and supp...

Applications open for Northampton Strictly Come Dancing charity showcase for adults with learning disabilities

They are looking for 12 contestants to take part in six weeks of free dance training. Contestants will then perform in two showcase events. The contest is open to people aged 16 and above with a learning disability, and participants are welcome from any provision across Northampton.The dance school has been working with the SEN group since May 2024 to deliver monthly dance workshops. Participants have been learning a range of ballroom and Latin dances, like the Jive and Cha Cha, alongside their...

Sheffield meeting bridges gap between students and local community - Forge Press

On Thursday evening, the Foundry hosted ‘Your City, Your Voice Matters’, a meeting bringing together the SU Council, Sheffield City Council, and various community organizations to address young people’s concerns.
The event was opened by Brian Holmshaw, Chair of the Local Area Committee, and featured groups such as Community Youth Services, Sheffield Mind, South Yorkshire Police, and 1625 Outreach. SU President Daisy Watson told Forge: “I was really keen to get City Council here, especially on th...

South Yorkshire Supertrams back under public control after 30 years cause tensions over use of South Yorkshire funds. | ShefLive

MP Nick Fletcher claims Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotheram are losing out on millions to fund Sheffield’s trams being taken back under public control.


South Yorkshire’s Supertram has come back under public control for around a month after 27 years of being run privately by transport company Stagecoach.


Sheffield Labour MP Oliver Coppard said this was “the first step in our journey back to a public transport system that puts people first, connecting our communities”.


However, the changes h...

Killamarsh residents benefit from new Sheffield bus link | ShefLive

A direct bus link from Killamarsh to Sheffield will start from the 13 May, but Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire areas will remain without.


From the next month Killamarsh residents will now be able to access Sheffield through the new 120 bus link that will now run through the village following a decision by Derbyshire County Council.


MP Lee Rowley has given an update regarding his ongoing campaign to restore and improve bus links in areas Killamarsh, Renishaw and other parts of his co...

Pop Tarts turns 30! - Forge Press

First launched in 1994, the Saturday student club night, known for its nostalgic hits and themed events, celebrates its 30th birthday this year.
Held in The Foundry at the Students’ Union, Pop Tarts is the longest-running club event in Sheffield. On October 5th, it hosted a birthday party-themed night.
Lucy Hall, the events coordinator, told Forge Press, “it’s going to be a year of birthday celebrations, and we have some exciting plans for next year.”
On the night, they offered birthday cake and...

University of Sheffield students rank second in weed consumption among Russell Group universities

University of Sheffield students smoke the second-highest amount of weed in a ranking of Russell Group universities, a survey by The Tab has revealed.
The investigation, which questioned almost 7,000 students across the UK, found that 43 per cent of university students regularly use weed, making it the most popular recreational drug among students.
The survey assigned a “weed score” to each Russell Group university, factoring in the number of students who smoke weed, how often they do so, and th...

Get a LEGO set for £3.33 instead of £36 in one-day only Argos Black Friday deal

With Black Friday finally here, deal-seekers are on the hunt for the best bargains on toys for Christmas. Thanks to deal site TopCashback, you can get your hands on some best-selling Lego for less this festive season.

A perennial favourite, Lego toys are likely to be a prominent feature on many Christmas wish lists. While children adore it, parents are all too aware that collecting all the various sets can get rather pricey.

Fortunately, a smart Argos cashback hack is offering significant savi...
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