Articles - Saffron Carroll

This image depicts a pair of dirty bare feet walking across an elevated rope bridge

Saffron Carroll • 16th December 2025

Go touch grass: recharging the mind, body and soul through the power of nature

With mental health issues on the rise, some are choosing to forgo the pills and shrinks … going barefoot out in nature. Does walking outdoors without shoes actually reap any benefits? Saffron Carroll catches up with Almut Mueller to find out

Carmen Bruegmann

Saffron Carroll • 24th March 2025

From budding story-teller to magazine industry icon: the glamorous career of Carmen Bruegmann

Carmen Bruegmann's journey from a young storyteller to a prominent industry figure has been defined by diligence, dedication, and a steadfast determination to staying true to herself

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In this picture a group of people can be seen gathered around a fire holding hands

Saffron Carroll • 16th December 2024

Outside the binary: my life as a relationship anarchist in a spiritual ecovillage

By Saffron Carroll

Tamsin Smith has always considered themself to be queer. They prefer not to adopt binary approaches and they are passionate about creating inclusive environments

Saffron Carroll • 15th December 2024

Good things come in threes

Saffron Carroll takes a look into the life of John Stables, a polyamorous man who believes that relationships shouldn’t have a blueprint

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In this image the Lord Lieutenant is saluting to the war memorial in Victoria Gardens as people look on

Saffron Carroll • 19th November 2024

Leeds commemorates Remembrance Day with tributes to fallen heroes

Leeds gathered to honour and remember the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, with poignant ceremonies, parades, and moments of reflection across the city

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laying out sleeping bags and blankets in the stands of Headingley Stadium preparing to go to sleep

Saffron Carroll • 4th November 2024

Leeds fundraisers gather at stadium to spend a night under the stars for local charities

"You've got to do it to know what it's like"

Crunchy autumn leaves on the ground in a woodland. The sun is poking through the trees behind.

Saffron Carroll • 26th October 2024

Leaves on the lines: an unlikley culprit for autumn rail delays

Northern Rail are hoping to see a noticeable difference in delays this year due to new technologies

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Crowds on people getting off an old steam train at Oxenhope station. There are people sat at a picnic bench on the left. The sun is shining and the sky is blue

Saffron Carroll • 22nd October 2024

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway transforms into 5-mile beer and music festival

With steam trains transporting guests between the three festival sites at Oxenhope, Ingrow, and Keighley, the historic railway setting saw train enthusiasts and beer and music lovers, come together to celebrate local flavours and sounds

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An image of the Old Red Lion pub located on York Road, Whinmoor. The building is white with red signage. The bottom windows are boarded up and the top windows have been smashed. The grass at the front of the building is overgrown.

Saffron Carroll • 8th October 2024

Health concerns over plans to convert derelict Leeds pub into a McDonalds

Of the 500 people surveyed in the public consultation, 61 per cent were in support of the proposal to replace the pub with a McDonald’s restaurant