I am currently a third year Journalism student at Liverpool John Moores University. I have experience covering a variety of stories, from cancer survivors to local football. I have worked hard and find myself finishing my degree this year.
I have been published in a variety of news sites and newspapers. I have had the opportunity to be published in regional such as the Liverpool Echo and Manchester Evening News as well as nationals such as the Daily Mirror and Daily Express.
I am determined to spend the rest of my working life in the industry I love; Journalism.
A dad-of-two paid tribute to his 'genius' friend who died after falling on hard times and finding himself sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool. Stephen Hamley, 49, described Mick Marshall as 'so very talented' and 'a lovely man', in a touching tribute to his beloved friend.
A dedicated teacher and volunteer lost her battle to coronavirus just a day after laughing and joking with staff in hospital. Andrew Hare, 26, shared a heartfelt tribute to his mum Gill Dulgarn, 55, who was taken into hospital a week into her isolation and died just four days later, on February 20.
One of the Baltic Triangle’s much loved gems is set to open another outdoor venue in the city this spring.
A two-year-old boy was rushed to hospital on Christmas Day after a lump on the back of his knee turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Samantha Curry, 21, battled the virus twice while also juggling her degree and working in a busy A&E department, Liverp
A Dunelm Mill worker quit his job to get his own record deal and pursue his dream of making it big in the music industry. Ross Harrington, from Rainford, is currently number 33 in the UK singles chart, between Little Mix and Tom Grennan.
A mum-of-three who beat coronavirus died in hospital surrounded by her sons and loving husband. Zach Jones, 28, shared a heartfelt tribute to his mum Jane, who died aged 60, on January 14 after contracting pneumonia.
A former underworld drug runner turned his back on a life of crime to take a job up as a carpet fitter. Over a decade ago, trained MMA fighter Paul Bentley was a feared name amongst Liverpool's gangland hardmen.
A healthy dad-of-two was left with a '15 second memory' after suffering a sudden brain haemorrhage at home with his girlfriend. Chris Hyland, 38, was rushed to hospital after getting a bleed on the brain just two days before Christmas in 2019.
A 13-year-old boy who thought he was simply suffering from a heavy cold was eventually diagnosed with leukaemia.
A kind-hearted IT worker spends his spare time refurbishing used laptops for struggling school children - thanks to an amazing response from the people of Wirral.
Southport Football Club are one of 12 non-league teams to have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, calling for the grants they were promised to continue instead of loans.
Marine FC winger, Mike Howard, was thrilled with the recent FA Cup draw with Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur.
Southport were left feeling frustrated following their 1-0 home defeat to Farsley Celtic as fans returned to the Pure Stadium for the first time on Tuesday night.
The Man Marking Podcast explores mental health in men through football. The podcast looks at mental health in and around football as well as problems people face in day to day lives whilst exploring some of the most interesting people in the sport. And one of it’s founders, Dan Read spoke with OTB’s Ben Haslam all about it.
Dominic Stevenson is the author of the important upcoming book ‘Get Your Head In The Game: An exploration of football’s complex relationship with mental health’. Dom recently took the time to speak about it with Ben Haslam.
Whilst the men’s team have enjoyed tremendous success during the 2019/20 league season, Liverpool’s women’s team suffered disappointment and relegation. Here, Ben Haslam takes a look at the contrasting emotions between the two teams.
As Liverpool Football Club are to leave their Melwood training ground next year, our Liverpool correspondent Ben Haslam takes a look at the site’s history and the campaign to save it.
