Saskia Lumley

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Sarah blinks, her eyes widen as her hand covers her mouth in shock. The soundproof room she's in is clinical - all soft surfaces and white light. She turns to the audiologist, confusion and awe crossing her face. "I can hear," she says, laughing nervously.

Oct 18, 2024 | news.sky.com | Saskia Lumley

Content warning: This article contains references to suicideEverything changed for Kathleen Helm when, aged 30, they were finally diagnosed. "I'd never had hope for the future before" As they talk, the purple spiky ball twists and turns in their hands, clashing with the flamboyant red of their hair. Their first reaction was shock, followed by disbelief and, later, a surge of relief. Finally, after three decades of uncertainty, Kathleen knew why they had always felt like an outsider.

Oct 18, 2024 | news.sky.com | Saskia Lumley

Everything changed for Kathleen Helm when, aged 30, they were finally diagnosed. Content warning: This article contains references to suicide"I'd never had hope for the future before."As they talk, the purple spiky ball twists and turns in their hands, clashing with the flamboyant red of their hair. Image: Kathleen Helm Their first reaction was shock, followed by disbelief and later, a surge of relief.

Sep 26, 2024 | news.sky.com | Saskia Lumley

America is one of the most religious countries in the West. About two-thirds of its voters identify as Christian. But - things are changing and the nation has become less devout in the last few decades. How religious is America? We may think that faith communities are strong in the US - but religion is actually declining. This is significant to the election because 70% of non-religious voters in America are more likely to vote Democrat, according to a Pew Research Survey from April this year.

Dec 26, 2023 | news.sky.com | Saskia Lumley

By Saskia Lumley, Sky News producerSt Leonard's Church is abuzz with colour and sound. Upstairs in the gallery, a coffee machine whirrs beneath the tall, narrow windows. Tables laden with homemade cakes glow red, gold and green from the reflected stained glass. The space is cosy and inviting. Located in a historic part of Herefordshire, it houses the village's only shop, a post office and a café.