Ruth Hallows is a freelance journalist with experience in investigative reporting, national news, conflict analysis, podcasting and video journalism.
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The Telegraph: King Charles never throws away cake in crusade against food waste
Coronation Food Project has the aim of tackling poverty as the monarch seeks to keep wastage in his own household to a minimum
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The Telegraph: Colleagues left ‘appalled’ by top doctor’s comments on Israeli response to Hamas attacks
Dr Camilla Kingdon also failed to mention child hostages when writing about conflict and hospital strike in Gaza
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The Telegraph: Grandmother found dead after Storm Babet floods her home
Maureen Gilbert who was housebound is seventh person killed by storm across UK
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The Telegraph: Pensioner stages one-man blockade against 50ft mast on land outside his home
Protester parks motorhome and car on what he claims is his plot to prevent contractors from working there
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The Telegraph: ‘Lucy Letby could have killed our babies’
Families tell The Telegraph they believe serial killer nurse could be responsible for their children's death
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The Times: Royal College of Music investigating misconduct complaints
Mark Messenger’s students at the Royal College of Music were told that he was taking leave “for personal reasons”. It is understood that he denies wrongdoing
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Dovetail: The Orchestra of Asylum Seekers Creating a Community Beyond Music
In the face of tighter legislation, Ruth Hallows speaks to the orchestra providing sanctuary for the asylum seekers who need it the most
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My Practice Landed Me In Court
A ‘normal domestic activity’ or a disruptive nuisance? How can musicians arm themselves when the Environmental Health Officers come knocking
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'Diversity Drives Excellent': The Fight for Fair Music Education
As fewer children sit down to take their GCSE and A-level music exams, Ruth Hallows explores the uncomfortable reality of state school music
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The Strad: ‘We’re making an active choice to write women out of music history’
Following the release of her book Quartet, Dr Leah Broad talks to Ruth Hallows about the reasons why women have had to fight harder to have their works performed
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The Strad: Toks Dada: Bridging the gap between audience and artist
What do audiences really want from a classical concert and how do we keep them coming back time and time again? Ruth Hallows talks to the head of classical music at Southbank Centre, Toks Dada
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The Strad: Maja Horvat: performing under pressure
Ruth Hallows speaks to violinist Maja Horvat, who shares her experiences of pre-performance nerves and how the pandemic has had an effect on staying calm
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The Strad: In Our Shoes: What does it mean to be a woman in music in 2022?
Ruth Hallows examines the ways in which women in music are breaking societal expectations in a continued move towards equality
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EastLondonLine: What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again
Meet the members of three local choirs who are singing their stress away
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EastLondonLines: Schools struggling to provide meals as Government assistance falls behind inflation
Primary head teachers in Lewisham have warned that increases in the cost of living are creating real pressure on the budgets of both schools and parents to provide warm and healthy meals to pupils.
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EastLondonLines: Nurses are ’emotionally and physically exhausted in a broken system’
With nurses planning their first-ever national strike next week, Ruth Hallows speaks to Carol Webley-Brown, a senior figure in the Royal College of Nursing, a highly experienced nurse in local hospitals and GP practices and a Lewisham councillor.
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EastLondonLines: Migrants and refugees facing ‘increased destitution’, says charity head
Migrants and refugees are facing “increased destitution” and “poverty” according to Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network’s head Rosario Guimba-Stewart.
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EastLondonLine: Combatting the cold: councils deploy emergency measures to help homeless
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated by local authorities in a bid to protect those living on the streets of London from freezing conditions.
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Tune into my podcast From A Cellist’s Perspective! A podcast tackling the big issues facing musicians trying to make their way in the classical music industry.
Written, hosted and produced: Ruth Hallows
Music: ZOLLINO, Calyssa Davidson and Meera Priyanka Raja
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Along with my writing and podcasting, I have worked as a video journalist for both EastLondonLines and Polyphony Magazine. I have experience filming, editing and producing content.