‘True grit’ is a phrase often thrown around in reference to the people of Yorkshire’s towns and cities. Why is this? Is it because there is actually a gritty stone from these parts used to polish marble and copper that is called Yorkshire Grit? Or is it because during arduous times people from our region …

‘Unprecedented times’ is the phrase of the moment. Supermarket shelves are bare. The elderly are stuck indoors. Those who are not self-isolating are shopping for relatives who can’t. We are banned from pubs, clubs, theatres and other hubs for social gatherings. Town centres are desolate and largely boarded up, only those shops deemed to be …

Words : Cara Lawson Photography : Warren Draper   A meandering stroll around our town centre will highlight just how many unoccupied commercial spaces Doncaster has in prime locations – locations that I expect were incredibly sought after during the High Streets heyday. If we look at the larger picture it is easy to fathom …

    We went to Fashion Week on the 28th of September to review what went down. The event showcased over 20 emerging designers at Doncaster’s High Speed Rail College. Words: Cara Louise Lawson Photography: Cara Louise Lawson/Nigel Thompson ‘They say I’m up and coming like I’m f**king in an elevator’ plays out in my …