Those who know me well will be surprised to hear it was quite strange writing about myself. Those who don't, what you waiting for? In all seriousness though, this isn't just me rambling on about my life. 1/2

The Exchange@theexchangeleeds.bsky.social · last wk.

Welcome to our first ever writer's edition, this one from @braddeasjourno.bsky.social ✍️. Get to know one of our two staff writers a bit more intimately. No prizes for guessing one of Brad's biggest passions.

Among the more substantial news, I have to say the sheep-debacle landing in my inbox was an eyebrow-raiser 🤨. PETA calling for a plaque for all the sheep who "suffered and died so their fleece could be sold there". Read the full quote in the briefing and see what you think.

The Exchange@theexchangeleeds.bsky.social · last wk.

Here's today's briefing, with some huge news: 🏗 Sky Gardens is in jeopardy with the Leeds-based construction firm behind it on the brink of "collapse" 🐑 An interesting plea from PETA for the owner of a former textile mill in Bradford theexchange.news/sky-gardens-...

Just had some balloons fly up my screen on a different social media platform and remembered it's my birthday 🤣🤣! Not the same turning 31 - last year's big bash was an absolute movie.

Great read from my colleague @miajankowicz.bsky.social! Some proper top class insights in there about a man who was notoriously private. Give it a go and let us know what you think! #SamuelSmith

The Exchange@theexchangeleeds.bsky.social · 3w ago

"I’ve been perplexed by Samuel Smith’s for the best part of 20 years" 🍻 Where to start after the death of the mercurial Humphrey Smith?

Really interesting insight from @davidmbarnett.bsky.social on @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social and UK BookFest, run by Stephen White. I must admit, the latter event is much more "me". Although I've never attended Lit Fest despite working in Bradford for eight years so perhaps I need to give it a try.

The Exchange@theexchangeleeds.bsky.social · 4w ago

TODAY'S READ: Working class bookworms vs the middle class literati. 📚 That's how author David Barnett encapsulates the two book festivals vying for readers' attention in Bradford this week.

BREAKING: Three people have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering, fraud and bribery at University of Greater Manchester, @molliesimpson.bsky.social reports. Greater Manchester Police are investigating the alleged misuse of as much as £1.7 million. manchestermill.co.uk/breaking-thr...

BREAKING: Three people arrested on suspicion of money laundering, fraud and bribery at University of Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police are investigating the alleged misuse of as much as £1.7 million

manchestermill.co.uk

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Brad Deas@braddeasjourno.bsky.social · last mo.

If you're intrigued by that and want to see a deeper exploration of homelessness and this specific camp, please do check it out. 4/4 theexchange.news/gary-the-kin...

"In my life, I’m a king, that £10, that’s me" I actually set out on this story with the view of looking at homelessness more broadly in Bradford. Is outside the mags court the new hub after the arches were boarded up? Has the problem been moved rather than dealt with? 1/4

The Exchange@theexchangeleeds.bsky.social · last mo.

When a large encampment appeared outside Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court a few months ago, the "content creators" quickly piled in. A prime example of everything wrong in Bradford, they said. But what was actually happening at the site? 1/3

Now then, Brad Deas here - journalist at @theexchangeleeds.bsky.social. If you know me, please give me a follow. If you don't, but enjoy my writing, please follow. Everyone else? Also, please follow. Got something for us to look into? Get in touch at: brad@theexchange.news