Emily Johnson

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Phil Bodmer |Emily Johnson

'I'm terrified I'm going to drop down dead'Phil Bodmer & Emily JohnsonReporting fromScarboroughPhil Bodmer/BBCScott McKenna received a letter from his new GP stating he had heart failure - seven years after initial tests at a different practiceA man who was only told he was suffering from heart failure seven years after tests were first carried out has said he was left "terrified" by the news.

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Adam Laver |Emily Johnson

Yoga teacher helps young offenders find inner calmAdam Laver & Emily JohnsonBritish Wheel of YogaEmma Nicholson (centre) has been given a community award for her work with young offendersA Yorkshire yoga instructor has received a community champion award for her voluntary efforts bringing healing and hope to young offenders. Emma Nicholson, from Harrogate, hosts yoga sessions in prison for boys aged 15–18 who face a range of challenges, including behavioural issues and trauma.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Emily Johnson |Joanita Musisi

'I built a tiny castle for mice in my garden'Emily Johnson & Joanita MusisiWatch: The mice make themselves at home in the castleNestled at the bottom of a North Yorkshire garden is a castle fit for a mouse. Draped in colourful flags and surrounded by toadstools, the miniature kingdom in New Earswick was set up by Christie Barnes. She became fascinated with the creatures in her garden during the coronavirus lockdowns and started leaving out nuts to attract mice and voles.

Mar 19, 2025 | bbc.com | Emily Johnson |Joanita Musisi

Teenagers' trek goals for teacher lost to cancerEmily Johnson & Joanita MusisiBroad familyTim Broad, pictured with his children Jessica and Jack, died in November shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancerThe children of a headteacher who died from pancreatic cancer are set to scale the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in his memory.

Feb 24, 2025 | bbc.com | Emily Johnson |Joanita Musisi

Photographer's drive to help Ukraine firefightersEmily Johnson & Joanita MusisiEdward MatthewsEd Matthews is currently based in Kyiv as he documents the war in UkraineA photographer who went to Ukraine to capture the conflict with Russia has spoken of his campaign to support the country's firefighters. Ed Matthews, from York, went to Ukraine three years ago, at the beginning of the Russian invasion, with the intention of working for the media.