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Bradford Community Broadcasting Radio bulletin reading - Wednesday 26th April 2023

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Bradford Community Broadcasting Radio bulletin reading - Wednesday 26th April 2023

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News presenting - Yorkshire Voice Tuesday 28th March 2023

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News presenting - Yorkshire Voice Tuesday 28th March 2023

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Live onsite news reporting - Yorkshire Voice Friday 31st March 2023

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Live onsite news reporting - Yorkshire Voice Friday 31st March 2023

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Cricket fanatics react to Kohli's winning moment for India vs Pakistan - Yorkshire Voice

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Fans took to social media to live-react after Virat Kohli's incredible victory for India in the ICC T20 World Cup. During the much-anticipated match between the two rivals held in Melbourne in front of ninety-thousand fans on Saturday, India needed 13 more from the last three balls in order to secure their win.

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Traders at Leeds' Kirkgate Market say they are concerned about its future as the economy takes a fall this year.

Since opening in 1822, millions have commended the variety of produce, imported goods and accessible materials on offer at Kirkgate Market.

Now with over 600 stalls, making it the largest covered market in Europe, the once bustling atmosphere has been diminishing according to traders.

A concerned shop owner, Steve Fitzpatrick, of The Baobab Tree, has seen a "definite downturn" in visitors this year as people are not spending as much.

Steve believes that Leeds City Council needs to open up more units for rental but decrease the high rent prices in order for stallholders to continue their trade at the market.

He said: "I live in York. I can get a shop double the size for the same price. If things don't start improving...in the next year or so, I will be packing up."

Inside Leeds Kirkgate market by Roxanna Alam

Another trader at Rafi's Spicebox, divulged that business had picked up after the summer period due to the colder weather.

Anna Cepurnaja, 20, explained that the cost of living crisis has caused the company to increase the prices of their curry packs.

Renovations have been ongoing for the last seven years, while old stalls are yet to be reopened. Customers have described the market as "grotty", as the Council is yet to finish what they started.

When asked about how she sees the market, Anna said: "It needs a revamp. It used it be quite nice, people used to come here in the 90s and 2000s. Now it's just not what it used to be."

Tyrone, a worker at the market's community library, also reminisced about the market's earlier days. He said: "When I was six years old my mum brought me to the market. It's now a totally different place."

He is hopeful that the food court will continue to grow more successful and secure the future of Kirkgate.

R.Bethell Fishmongers have been supplying Kirkgate with fresh, international seafood for over one hundred years.

While not worried about the future of the business due to it being a small stall with less rent to pay than larger ones, Tyler Dean, 21, is another trader who has had to "massively" increase prices.

Usually seeing two to three times the amount of customers on a Thursday, Tyler believes enough is not being done to maintain the market, as old stalls haven't been boarded up and wooden pallets are left out in a mess in the aisles.

He said: 'I don't think it can last too much longer, can it? A third of us have been cut off already."

Two stalls selling pasta and health foods closed in early August as the lack of business forced them out.

Their neighbouring Italian bakery stall run by Georgia Waldron, 26, from Nottingham, found it a great shame.

She said: "I love the market. There's such a nice community spirit, everyone supports one another around here."

Leeds City Council were contacted for a comment on the market's proceedings and their relationship with its traders.

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Stallholders' fears over future of Kirkgate market as they report "definite downturn" - Yorkshire Voice

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Traders at Leeds' Kirkgate Market say they are concerned about its future as the economy takes a fall this year. Since opening in 1822, millions have commended the variety of produce, imported goods and accessible materials on offer at Kirkgate Market. Now with over 600 stalls, making it the largest covered market in Europe, the...

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Boyd Hilton revealed to journalism students that he still gets nervous interviewing celebrities even 30 years on in his career - but he had some helpful advice on managing the nerves.

Hilton, the current entertainment editor for Heat Magazine, confessed he thought "...it would be weird to not be nervous if you were interviewing Elton John."

Speaking to students at Leeds Trinity University's Journalism and Media Week, he reassured them that it is normal and there are ways to deal with the nerves.

"Dealing with that and finding a way around that can be a challenge, " he said.

"Try to remember this is a normal human being as much as you possibly can.

"Chat as you would if you were interviewing them over a coffee at Starbucks."

Hilton also runs the weekly Pilot's TV Podcast where he speaks to celebrity guests on their ventures in TV and film, an area which has been a major interest for him since his college days.

He explained that it is helpful to have a niche interest when breaking into the industry so that interviewees feel comfortable knowing that you have an understanding around the projects they are promoting.

He said: "Being armed with knowledge about a person...that to me, helps out."

Hilton divulged that he was to interview actor Gary Oldman about his show Slow Horses straight after his talk.

"Last night I read up on recent interviews and watched the show in its entirety.

"Research and remind yourself of what his greatest hits were in his career...that's important.

"I'm never going to put myself in a position where I'm interviewing someone...where I barely have an idea about what they've done."

To relax in a nerve-wracking interview, Hilton said that he likes to give himself time to remind himself of what the interviewee is like.

Hilton said: "I do quite a lot of preparation even for a half an hour interview", as he explained that having over an hour with an interviewee these days is rarer.

When asked about how to maintain a good relationship with the interviewee, Hilton explained that "eye contact is absolutely key" and the questions should be fresh.

He said: "You have to find a new way in and new things to talk to them about."

When hosting live Q and As, he advises that you need to have a natural conversation with the person.

"Forget about the audience. If I'm doing a live event in front of 300 ppl at the BAFTAs, I will completely blank out the fact that the audience is there."

He emphasised to journalism students that doing as much background research is most important and is what eventually makes his job "intrinsically enjoyable".

Hilton told students that doing online remote interviews had revolutionised his business.

"Publicity junkets are just horrible situations where you get maybe 20 minutes to speak to an actor and the whole thing can be quite stressful," he said. "I know for a fact that a lot of the publicists and often the stars themselves prefer to do things on Zoom where you can take more time.

"Zoom has really helped and was an unexpected offshoot of Covid."

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"I think it would be weird to not be nervous": Heat magazine's Boyd Hilton reveals he still finds interviewing celebrities nerve-wracking - Yorkshire Voice

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Boyd Hilton revealed to journalism students that he still gets nervous interviewing celebrities even 30 years on in his career - but he had some helpful advice on managing the nerves. Hilton, the current entertainment editor for Heat Magazine, confessed he thought "...it would be weird to not be nervous if you were interviewing Elton...

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A tech company in Bradford has launched a Christmas appeal to improve access to technology for people in need this Christmas.

Solidaritech works with individuals and organisations to collect unused and damaged gadgets which they repair and recycle to be donated for refugees and asylum seekers to use.

CEO of Solidaritech, Ben McKenna, is determined to increase the number of donations this Christmas with the appeal.

"We did a big count up and in the last 12 months we have got 1400 machines out to people. The reason we are doing the Christmas appeal is because the demand is outweighing the supply. Over Christmas we usually help hundreds of people. We know that there are a lot of resources that are not tapped into in terms of technical kit that is just sitting in someone's bookshelf or being used as a doorstopper and we are there to intercept that.

"We see a lot of organisations who get rid of their old technology on a cost neutral basis through other companies, but what we're asking is to hand it over to us instead. We want people to use their unused resources and put them to good at Christmas."

Ben explained that anyone can get involved, whether that is by being a donation point, making drop-offs, or being a volunteer for the company.

"If you come in to drop off your collections, we give you a page on our website with a short URL or QR code for people to access so that it is super hassle free and easy. You can also spread our message and get others involved."

Solidaritech recognises the importance of getting access to technology throughout Yorkshire, especially to migrants who struggle integrating into the community.

Ben said: "Everyone takes part in society via the lens of technology. If we give everyone the opportunity to succeed in this country, then we can use that resource a lot better because many of these people are coming here because they're fleeing from another place. Some of these people are doctors, lawyers and engineers, so it is activating and getting those people into society using technology.

Donation drop offs can be made at Assembly House, North Parade, Bradford.

More information on how to get involved is available on their website at www.solidaritech.com

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Bradford tech company launches appeal for phone and laptop donations this Christmas - Yorkshire Voice

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A tech company in Bradford has launched a Christmas appeal to improve access to technology for people in need this Christmas. Solidaritech works with individuals and organisations to collect unused and damaged gadgets which they repair and recycle to be donated for refugees and asylum seekers to use.

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Residents of Bradford have expressed concern over the safety of the city's park waters following the recent tragic events in Solihull, with one witness saying she had seen children out on the ice in one of the parks.

Concern surrounding the open access to frozen lakes in the current sub-zero climate has left individuals wondering what is being done to caution members of the public to ensure they stay safe in parks this winter.

This concern follows the tragic incident where four children aged 11, 10, 8 and 6 lost their lives after falling through the frozen Babbs Mill Lake in Solihull, West Midlands last Sunday.

Bradford Council issued a statement on Tuesday 13 December warning the public of the dangers of ice in response to the community's concerns:

"With freezing temperatures set to continue, please don't be tempted to walk on frozen ponds, lakes or flooded areas. It is extremely dangerous and can have tragic consequences if you fall in the water. Please stay safe."

❄️ With freezing temperatures set to continue, please don't be tempted to walk on frozen ponds, lakes or flooded areas.
⚠️ It is extremely dangerous and can have tragic consequences if you fall in the water. Please stay safe.
For more advice, read: https://t.co/kZUEm68BfD pic.twitter.com/FQwrJuLdja
- Bradford Council (@bradfordmdc) December 13, 2022

Lister Park lake in Manningham has been completely frozen since the cold snap, yet full access to it remains with only a couple of small barricades that have been placed around the sides.

Meanwhile Bradford Moor Park in Barkerend has seen no precautions implemented at all, with visitors walking freely just inches away from its lake.

Younger residents of Bradford feel that the Council need to do more to keep people their age safe, and that the lack of protection is completely their responsibility.

Shahid Malik, a local who visits Lister Park regularly with his wife, has faith in the Council and believes that children need help recognising the extent of the risks of ice.

"I'm sure the Council is doing all they can. But children need to realise how dangerous it is. Nowadays they are so wrapped up with technology that they do not know how to be cautious in real-life situations."

Another visitor who wanted to remain anonymous claimed she had just seen a group of youngsters playing on the ice due to it remaining open to the public.

Bradford Council has also encouraged the public to seek advice from Royal Lifesaving Society UK, which has more information on staying safe around frozen waters.

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Residents' fears over safety of Bradford's frozen lakes and ponds following Solihull tragedy - Yorkshire Voice

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Residents of Bradford have expressed concern over the safety of the city's park waters following the recent tragic events in Solihull, with one witness saying she had seen children out on the ice in one of the parks. Concern surrounding the open access to frozen lakes in the current sub-zero climate has left individuals wondering...

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Online harassment harms the media industry as it may stop young people wanting a career in journalism, according to newspaper group Reach's online safety adviser Dr Rebecca Whittington.

Whittington spoke to students at Leeds Trinity University's Journalism and Media Week about the importance of not suffering in silence.

She said: "Just because you're a journalist working in an online space doesn't mean you are there and up for grabs so that anybody can just pick you up and abuse you. You wouldn't let them do that if you were in the street so why let them do that if you're online?

"Don't dismiss the harms that come your way. Speak about them...we need to normalise talking about this much more."

The prevalence of online harms could stop people wanting to go into the industry, which means journalism is at risk, she said.

Whittington explained that a lot of the abuse suffered by journalists stems from mistrust and lack of confidence due to bias and scandals such as the Leveson Inquiry.

"There is social injustice and people are looking for someone to blame.

"The rise of Trump in 2017 and his attack on mainstream media also fit into a perfect storm that was already happening.

"We have the amazing channels available to us to communicate online, and it really created this opportunity for certain people to fill the gaps, with essentially conspiracy theories and disinformation."

She emphasised that shutting journalists' voices down stops our society's voices from being heard.

"We want journalism to reflect and represent the societies that it is reporting on. We want it to be able to question and have these difficult conversations that come up in our society without being silenced by online trolls and harassment."

However, Whittington acknowledged that being reflective and able to accept constructive criticism are also important skills to have as a journalist, and said it is good to not just reject it unless it is blatantly damaging.

She said: "Journalism should be questioned, we shouldn't just be allowed to be in this position of power without people reasonably questioning us. But being abusive is different. It is not OK."

She explained that finding a balance between protecting yourself and doing your job can be difficult, encouraging students to be "quite savvy".

Whittington, who provides journalists with training and support, reassured students that they need to seek guidance when experiencing online abuse.

"It can feel really isolating and vulnerable. It's very difficult to take the moral high ground and say 'you are being abusive'."

"If something happens to you, talk to somebody because, actually, it is a problem halved."

She recognised the importance of self-reflection and having faith in yourself.

"Don't feel ashamed or scared to ask for help. You're a great journalist, you deserve to be here, you've worked hard for this."

Whittington hopes that 10 years down the line, things will be different online for journalists.

With new generations hopefully having better protection, including more education about online safety in schools, she believes things should "massively change".

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Journalism at risk from trolls, warns online safety editor at UK's biggest news publisher - Yorkshire Voice

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Online harassment harms the media industry as it may stop young people wanting a career in journalism, according to newspaper group Reach's online safety adviser Dr Rebecca Whittington. Whittington spoke to students at Leeds Trinity University's Journalism and Media Week about the importance of not suffering in silence.

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Yorkshire has become a hotspot for location scouts in the UK's media industry after a huge effort to champion the region and dispel misconceptions that it only has rural backdrops to offer.

Screen Yorkshire's Richard Knight spoke to students at Leeds Trinity University's Journalism and Media Week event about the attributes Yorkshire has as a choice for filmmakers to use it as a home for their projects.

"Yorkshire is a really popular destination for filmmakers because of sheer diversity. It is still possible to find new locations that have never been filmed before, so it helps when you're trying to create original content."

Knight explained there were 13 TV shows with the word 'Yorkshire' in their titles last year since there was a "big, rising bubble of production" happening - and their legacies work to bring more tourists to the area.

He still thinks that the region's landscape is incredibly underused and misconceived.

"In London, if I go to Soho and talk to producers down there, the conception of Yorkshire is stone walls and sheep. 'Is that all you can do?' No, we can do loads more."

"If Screen Yorkshire didn't exist, southern regions might not know what we've got to offer."

Screen Yorkshire has been helping projects take place in the region for 20 years, and Knight compared the locations of media melting pots over the decades.

He said: "London still has a massive amount of filming but now it's gone below 50 per cent. It was 75 per cent years ago.

"When you're down in London, a lot of places have been filmed before which is why so many of the projects look the same. It is also significantly cheaper to film up here."

Knight also said that it is easy to recreate central London in cities such as Hull, or replicate the streets of Newcastle in Bradford, for example when filming for The Duke, starring Helen Mirren.

He has also scouted for locations for Marvel , Indiana Jones and Mission Impossible in places such as Halifax and Calderdale.

"The first phone that rings when Netflix are wanting to do a new show is the one at our desk, so that gives us this incredible privilege. Anything dropping on Netflix, it drops globally. That, as a shop window showcasing Yorkshire, is massive."

Knight said Yorkshire has a reputation for having some of the best crew in the UK, and it is important for them to be represented so the people of Yorkshire are appreciated as well as the landscapes.

"There's a bit of a misconception that the crew are from LA, London. Some, yes. But they want to hire locally.

"Local crew now have got the Witcher and the Crown. When their next big show comes, you look at this crew member who lives in Bradford and their CV is like a Hollywood CV. That gives the next production confidence."

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Yorkshire has become a hotspot for location scouts in the UK's media industry after a huge effort to champion the region and dispel misconceptions that it only has rural backdrops to offer. Screen Yorkshire's Richard Knight spoke to students at Leeds Trinity University's Journalism and Media Week event about the attributes Yorkshire has as a...

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Bradford Cathedral hosts breakfast for Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 - Yorkshire Voice

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Bradford Cathedral hosted a breakfast for Fairtrade Fortnight on Sunday 5th March. The breakfast, provided by the cathedral's Ecogroup members, raised awareness for fairtrade as it included many elements such as fairtrade chocolate, sugar and fruit. The cathedral holds Ecocongregation status, and is the first in North England to receive the award.