Alongside my studies at university, I have published a small number of articles in national, regional and student press. These articles range from theatre news to politics. Read them below.

BYLINE TIMES - Tom Charlesworth speaks to the COVID-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK group about the Prime Minister’s refusal to meet with it and the National COVID Memorial Wall it has created to honour each victim of the virus.

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YORKSHIRE BYLINES - In an attempt to keep the public safe during the pandemic, the use of disposable face masks, plastic gloves and lateral flow tests has become the norm. However, in doing so, Yorkshire-based recycling company ReWorked says that we’ve created a whole new waste-stream – one that could be detrimental to the health of our planet and local eco-systems.

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THE INDIEPENDENT - This summer, Without Walls are set to bring Covid-safe outdoor performances to audiences across the UK with their main focus on areas most affected by the pandemic. They say that Covid restrictions, along with financial and social uncertainty, have made accessing live performances difficult for many over the past 14 months.

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THE INDIEPENDENT - It was announced on Thursday 3 June, that the Make A Difference Trust will close after nearly 15 years of providing help to those suffering with HIV and AIDS. The closure, they say, comes as a result of a lack of fundraising events due to the pandemic.

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THE INDIEPENDENT - Musical tycoon Andrew Lloyd Webber has threatened to sue the UK government if theatres are unable to fully reopen on 21 June. The Daily Mail recently reported that the composer fears any delay to the fourth stage of the lockdown roadmap due to the recent spread of Covid could be the “final death blow” to the industry.

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