Amelia Hill

London

Senior Reporter at The Guardian

Senior Reporter at The Guardian, with specific interest in ageing issues.

Articles

‘Friendship benches’ to offer free mental health support in Sussex

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Amelia Hill

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‘Friendship benches’ to offer free mental health support in Sussex

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Amelia Hill

People in Sussex who are depressed, lonely or anxious are to be offered free, easily accessible support through the Friendship Bench, a pioneering pilot spreading around the world. The Friendship Bench scheme, which involves a wooden park bench being placed in a public space, offers a listening ear, in the shape of so-called “grandmothers” and “grandfathers” to anyone passing. These lay counsellors receive just two weeks of training.
how woodworking is helping people carve out inner peace

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Amelia Hill

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‘A beautiful discovery’: how woodworking is helping people carve out inner peace

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Amelia Hill

Woodcarving is gaining in popularity among those who want to whittle away their anxieties and carve out time for themselves amid life’s hurly-burly. Samuel Alexander’s peaceful carving reels on Instagram now have more than 56,000 followers, and his meditative YouTube videos regularly generate more than 60,000 views.
Judge accuses RAF pair of ‘wanton vandalism’ for destroying Paddington Bear statue

4 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Amelia Hill

Great-aunt Lucy asked Britons to “please look after” Paddington Bear when he arrived on UK shores. Perhaps she was thinking of the risks of him running into two RAF engineers out on a bender in Hampshire. Fortunately, Paddington’s aunt didn’t have to watch the CCTV footage shown to Reading magistrates court on Tuesday of Daniel Heath and William Lawrence tearing apart a newly installed statue of her nephew – before absconding with the severed half.
co-founder of London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts

1 month ago | msn.com | Amelia Hill |Rachel Keenan

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co-founder of London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts

1 month ago | msn.com | Amelia Hill |Rachel Keenan

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‘We can’t please everyone’: co-founder of east London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Amelia Hill |Rachel Keenan

An east London bakery – as famous for its long-fermented breads as the work it does with at-risk young people – has been targeted by vandals accusing it of destroying their local community. Ashley Walters, Jamie Oliver and Yotam Ottolenghi are among fans of the Dusty Knuckle’s menu, from its £11.50, two-hander, pilpelchuma celeriac sandwich to its £7.60 egg, pickled green chilli and cheese focaccia.
Welwyn Hatfield council under fire as it issues ‘unjustified’ fly-tipping fines

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Amelia Hill

At first, Tony Morton thought the £500 fly-tipping fine was a scam. After all he had never even visited the spot, 150 miles away, where the litter addressed to him had apparently been discovered. “I had to check on my phone to see where Welwyn Hatfield is,” said the 82-year-old retired tool maker. The letter from the private litter enforcers stated that if Morton paid the fine within 10 days, it would be reduced to £350.
top chef loses appetite for difficult diners

1 month ago | msn.com | Amelia Hill

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