'Cycling naked is nothing compared to tumour pain'
"I would happily go cycle naked around the capital 100 times in a row than go through having my brain tumour again."
Written Work
This page contains a comprehensive list of my entire online portfolio, in chronological order.
You will find my words in professional outlets like the BBC and Erewash Sound.
'Watching paint dry isn't boring, we invented some', Nottingham scientists say
The antimicrobial paint, which contains the disinfectant Chlorhexidine, has been found to kill bacteria which is usually resistant to disinfectants - including standalone Chlorhexidine.
'Anger' as Arnold's last public toilets often closed
The block at King George V Recreation Ground recently became the only toilet provision in Arnold after the closure of the Wood Street toilets because of "lewd behaviour".
Why are there so many web-covered trees in Nottinghamshire this year?
This year has proved to be exceptionally popular for sightings of "spooky" web-covered trees, with social media abuzz with photos comparing the scenery to that of a horror film.
Meet the men from Nottinghamshire driving a cheap car for 3,500 miles
Four men from Nottinghamshire will embark on a 3,500-mile (5,630km) journey across Europe to honour a young woman who died of brain cancer.
Police to deploy CCTV van after green thumb thefts in Nottingham
Ms Barton said the "most upsetting" part of the recent thefts was that they had ruined the time and effort put in by volunteers.
Parents desperate to see 'lifeline' Sherwood library opened
Jamie, 39, says he is frustrated the new Sherwood library in Nottingham - which was supposed to open in 2024 - has still yet to welcome book lovers.
'Eco-champion' organises football kit 'swap shop' at fanzone
"Eco-champion" Zoe Sussmeyer has held many "clothes swap" events across the East Midlands, but now she is turning her attention to the world of sports.
New frog mascot for revamped Victoria Embankment padding pool
Council bosses say a new frog-shaped litter bin will honour a previously-loved statue at Nottingham's new-look Victoria Embankment paddling pool.
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'Spooky' phenomenon as moth webs cover trees in Beeston street
Residents living near "spooky" web-covered trees say they feel like they cannot open their windows because of an abundance of creepy crawlies.
Burton Joyce teen musician with hearing loss to record abroad
Freddie, from Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, will see a concert in New Jersey by reggae vocalist Maxi Priest, then record music with the artist at a studio in Maryland.
'Our show combines pro-wrestling with William Shakespeare's work'
Bardcore – Midsummer Mayhem, despite its "wacky" concept, is surprisingly true to its Shakespearean roots, its organisers say.
VE Day: 'Our dad was arrested for wanting to fight in WW2'
The descendants of a pit miner arrested for wanting to join the armed forces in World War Two have shared their memories to a museum ahead of VE day.
Owner of land next to River Erewash issues safety plea amid hot weather
Seamus Sullivan, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, says the recent warm weather has been causing children to enter a "dangerous" stretch of water, where a 13-year-old boy died in 2016.
'Boiler blast' blamed as Nuneaton fire rips through homes
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Alexandra Street in Nuneaton at 11:55 BST on Wednesday.
Fly-tipping makes Coventry worse than Birmingham - residents
People who live near a popular high street have described the build-up of rubbish as "worse than Birmingham", which is currently affected by a bin worker strike.
Mansfield diagnostic centre construction delayed by asbestos
Mansfield Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is being constructed on the site of a former hospital with an original completion date of December 2025.
Disruption warning for Nottingham city centre road works
One lane of Upper Parliament Street will shut as new kerbs are installed on both sides of the road.
Worksop explosion: Man recalls running into collapsed home after fatal blast
The blast, in John Street, Worksop, on Saturday evening, damaged multiple homes and resulted in the death of 53-year-old David Howard.
Worksop explosion: Probe continues after man dies in blast
Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday shortly before 20:00 BST.
Driver hit with £100 fine after stopping to be sick
Dave Knight is one of many people who have been charged for entering a car park run by operator UKPS in Broad Oak Drive, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
Big Issue wardens to tidy up e-scooters dumped in Nottingham
The firm operating Nottingham's latest government-approved e-scooter hire scheme is to recruit wardens from the Big Issue to tidy up dumped vehicles.
Father proud as son joins him in ambulance service
Adrian, 55, is currently a specialist practitioner having started in patient transport following a career change 25 years ago.
Now his son Ashley Utting, 25, has arrived at the same starting point.
Now his son Ashley Utting, 25, has arrived at the same starting point.
Number of caves discovered under Nottingham passes 900
Nottingham is built upon soft sandstone, which meant that caves were relatively easy to carve out, and many date back to the medieval period.
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