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We’re interviewing people working on some of the covid front lines to throw a spotlight on their daily lives.
by Phoebe Nott, web editor Today our writers are taking a look into the real lives of this country’s covid heroes. They’re the people on the front lines helping us stay safe and stay motivated during lockdown 3.0. We’re bringing you the stories of student nurses, teachers, police workers and shop staff. We’re asking them […]
During the pandemic and lockdowns, thoughts went out to the elderly that were stuck inside and away from their families. But what’s the opinion of those whose jobs were to care for these people? Lauren Rhys-smith, 20, from Devon, reveals her first-hand experience of being a carer during the pandemic. Lauren began her caring career […]
It’s a dream that took Tara Mutton almost five years to build. In 2020 The Cornish Pudding Co was going to have a new HQ. It was the year each weekend had pencilled in for local food shows and fairs. The year the brand she had created was finally on the map. Little did she […]
“Gas safety is paramount and when people find themselves without heating or hot water, desperation can take over.” Andy Pritchard, Gas Engineer He worked 15-hour days, crawled into tight spaces, risked being infected with Covid-19 every day and changed people’s lives with each visit to their house. He’s not a doctor or nurse, not a teacher […]
“I’d wake up at around six in the morning to get to work for eight and start my 12-hour shift. I’d get home late and go to sleep only to wake up the next day and do it all over again”. As I sit opposite someone I have known my entire life, I start to […]
Student nurses have it tough at the best of times, but throw a global pandemic into the mix and suddenly it makes it ten times harder. Izzy, 19, is a second-year student nurse who has only ever known nursing during a pandemic. She was thrown in at the deep end. With the first placement that […]
The pandemic has been a bizzare time for everybody involved, whether you’re a stay at home parent or a doctor. Yet despite the uncertainty of it all, 20 year old pharmacy worker Abby Davidson, saw a rewarding side of the experience. Abby has been working in a pharmacy in Lisburn, outside Belfast for over 3 years, alongside her university studies. She described going into the first lockdown as a terrifying experience for her and her […]
“Initially, I was surprised I caught Covid as I had no symptoms”, my brother says while sitting on his bed watching a YouTube video of the Sidemen. Antonio’s first semester at Hartpury College was nearly over for the Christmas holidays. He was planning to meet his friends and go to family Christmas dinners. But on […]
Everybody has a hero, those people are very special. Today we are looking at who they are and why they’re special. Today is the final day of our news week. We had originally planned to focus on Covid heroes, however with restrictions disappearing once again, and it being almost 2 years since Covid rudely interrupted […]
For someone who has a few years of experience in hospitality, the Coronavirus Pandemic hit the industry hard…and not just once. Before COVID-19, there were very few who were scared to go out; whether it was for a few drinks with friends or family, or out for a casual meal, there was no hesitation. But […]
Students have been hit heavily since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, throughout their learning especially but also through their mental health. With whispers among the population of another lockdown, concern is rising. A new variant of COVID-19 has emerged, causing restrictions to tighten in the UK. The first recorded Omicron variant was in South […]