• Thu. Jan 1st, 2026

Old Street News

Stories from WBD Press Academy Certificate in Foundation in Journalism students

Family, Fraud & Ferrero Rocher: Survival guide for British Pakistanis visiting the Homeland

Congratulations. You made it. The prodigal child has returned, luggages full of duty-free gifts and misplaced optimism. But here’s the truth: the biggest con won’t come from the British Airways…

Shops Open, Wallets Shut: Sutton High Street in Decline post Inflation

By Saadi Awan Sutton High Street isn’t in crisis. Not officially. There are no signs up. No boarded windows or handwritten notes thanking customers “for the memories.” But if you…

“They don’t see us with the same eyes” – Whitecross Market and the perception of street Food Quality

By Saadi Awan “They don’t see us with the same eyes,” says Nasimul Huda (35), manager of Karuna Indian street food at Whitecross Market in Old Street, London. Despite having…

Radio Recordings

Radio 2-way on the Assisted Dying Bill

The controversial assisted dying bill is due for its final vote by MPs later this month. Catherine McGuiness talks to Ray Smith.

The day the farmers came to town

The farmers’ December date in London, exclusive footage

Wildfowl Video Interview

Wildfowl Shooting in Norfolk – radio piece

Presenter cue: “Wildfowl shooting is an important part of the rural economy, but not many people know what goes on behind the scenes. Our reporter Victoria Breeden tracked down someone…

Clay pigeon shooting as a national and global sport

The main organisations involved in clay pigeon shooting are the British Shooting Sports Council, the International Shooting Sport Federation, The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association and the National Shooting Centre. The…

A call to end pregnant women sent to prisons in the UK

on Wednesday the 5th March 2025 the sentencing council announced new guidelines surrounding pregnant women and new mothers being sent to prison which is acknowledged to be a high risk…