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Leah Harper

@theharpsbizarre

Assistant editor, features @guardian

 Hackney, London
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Joined February 2009
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Beyond Retro is 20! I spoke to founder Steven Bethell for @GuardianFashion theguardian.com/fashion/2022…
‘The fashion gods have been good to us’: Steven Bethell, founder of Beyond Retro

‘The fashion gods have been good to us’: Steven Bethell, founder of Beyond Retro

The small vintage chain is thriving 20 years on – and even expanding. Much of its success is driven by its ethos: authenticity, sustainability and beautifully curated clothing at a good price

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Spoke to experts about this heated debate… 🥵☀️ theguardian.com/world/shortc…
Windows closed? Windows open? What’s the best way to keep your home cool in the heatwave?

Windows closed? Windows open? What’s the best way to keep your home cool in the heatwave?

And what about blinds and curtains? We ask the experts whether we should be trying to keep the heat out or let the breeze in

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Tell us: share your stories about being betrayed by a friend

Tell us: share your stories about being betrayed by a friend

We would like to hear about times when you have been betrayed by a friend

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“You can’t force people to stay pregnant and not expect that people are going to die” - so pleased to include ⁦@eminesaner⁩’s powerful interview with ⁦@smartstatistic⁩ in ⁦@guardiang2⁩’s Outspoken series theguardian.com/society/2022…
‘I became the abortion lady of Mississippi’: the mother of seven who devoted her life to the...

‘I became the abortion lady of Mississippi’: the mother of seven who devoted her life to the...

Raised a fundamentalist Christian, Laurie Bertram Roberts grew up believing abortion was evil. Then a pregnancy put her life at risk – and she was denied the termination she desperately needed

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With US abortion rights in jeopardy, @_ann_lee @thedalstonyears and I spoke to Judy Chicago, Bonnie Greer, Rebecca Solnit and more about why they are determined to fight back theguardian.com/us-news/2022…
‘It’s a hell of a scary time’: leading US feminists on the threat to Roe v Wade

‘It’s a hell of a scary time’: leading US feminists on the threat to Roe v Wade

With US abortion rights in jeopardy, Judy Chicago, Bonnie Greer, Rebecca Solnit and more explain why they are determined to fight back

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“That he was being rewarded for doing something that would potentially kill him is hard to swallow” - spoke to ⁦@annieashton2705⁩ about her campaign for gambling law reform theguardian.com/society/2022…
‘I don’t want what happened to my husband happening to anyone else’: the widow campaigning for...

‘I don’t want what happened to my husband happening to anyone else’: the widow campaigning for...

It was only after Annie Ashton’s husband Luke took his own life that she realised he had been gambling in secret – sometimes up to 100 times a day on his phone. She wants urgent changes to the way...

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Spoke to some lovely chefs about what they eat when they’re sick 🤒 theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
‘It hugs your soul!’ 10 dishes to get you fighting fit after an illness, from ramen noodles to...

‘It hugs your soul!’ 10 dishes to get you fighting fit after an illness, from ramen noodles to...

Whether you’re getting over Covid, or just a nasty cold, these comforting recipes from top chefs will lift your spirits

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Spoke to flower fans about how to pick an ethical posy 🌹💀🤷‍♀️ theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
Roses are dead … how to choose a more ethical and original bouquet this Valentine’s Day

Roses are dead … how to choose a more ethical and original bouquet this Valentine’s Day

There’s nothing romantic about flying pesticide-drenched blooms halfway across the world. Here’s how to show both your love and your eco-friendly credentials this year

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A fascinating/terrifying insight into the ‘parallel universe’ at the end of my street: nytimes.com/2022/02/02/world…
One Day in the ‘Parallel Universe’ of a London I.C.U. (Published 2022)

One Day in the ‘Parallel Universe’ of a London I.C.U. (Published 2022)

Britain’s government may have lifted coronavirus restrictions, but hospital workers say the return to a normal rhythm of work is still a long way off.

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Fed up with smear test discourse. Attendance is low because the process is bad! Instead of changing it (home testing IS possible) we get coercive campaigns. So much in women’s health is about making us do painful things we don’t want to do rather than making the bad things better
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Book Twitter - what are your audio reccs? 📚 something along the lines of…
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Omicron got the telethon 😩 but you can still donate below 🧡
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@guardian18 Dec 2021
Unfortunately, owing to Covid-19, we are unable to run our annual charity appeal telethon today. However, you can still help us to make a difference by supporting those whose lives have been severely disrupted by the climate crisis. Donate today at theguardian.com/charity2021
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UK supplies of fake tan threatened by shortage of key ingredient

UK supplies of fake tan threatened by shortage of key ingredient

Cosmetics producers run short of solvent also used in makeup, skin creams and beauty products

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Good thread, I’m in.
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So good 🙌 theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

Jamie Laing on privilege and panic attacks: ‘I’d tell my younger self: don’t change’

The TV personality and Made in Chelsea star recreates a childhood photo and reflects on what he’s learned

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Get ur fish on 🐟🐟🐟 theguardian.com/food/2021/oc…
‘The flavour really bursts out!’ Chefs’ top seafood sandwich recipes

‘The flavour really bursts out!’ Chefs’ top seafood sandwich recipes

From sole katsu to fried oyster po’ boy, these 10 show-stopping dishes belong in your kitchen just as much as any restaurant. There’s even a very special tuna mayo…

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E-girl! Vaporwave! Pastel goth! Loving ⁦@PriyaElan⁩’s guide to 2021’s style tribes 🙃 theguardian.com/fashion/2021…
From minimalist to menocore! The 21 biggest style tribes of 2021

From minimalist to menocore! The 21 biggest style tribes of 2021

Can’t tell your angelcore from your mermaidcore? Struggling with the very concept of pastel goths? We’re here to help

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Probs not getting the tube again ‘til this is enforced. Currently spending £££ on Ubers and driving lessons (apols to the environment) 🤷‍♀️
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@SadiqKhan18 Sep 2021
If we don’t wear masks, the virus will spread further. It's as simple as that. My mask protects you, your mask protects me - and face coverings remain compulsory on all Transport for London services.
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Bank holiday treat - the How We Made we’ve all (I’ve) been waiting for, feat ⁦@ollielocke⁩ 💚🧡💛 theguardian.com/culture/2021…
‘You can’t fake this stuff’: how we made Made in Chelsea

‘You can’t fake this stuff’: how we made Made in Chelsea

‘We were hyped-up versions of ourselves but I became a parody – that’s why I cut all my hair off in series five’

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