Mollie Simpson
@molliesimpson.bsky.social
journalist 💌 @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social
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www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sometimes-it... I wrote last week about two villains and one hero in the battle between truth and lies. Well here’s another hero - the Sheffield Tribune, one of the Mill stable of independent news sites, had the courage to publish an important story despite legal threats..
Sometimes it’s worth the risk
“We will definitely bring proceedings for Defamation and Malicious Falsehood if you publish such complete and malicious lies.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/sometimes-it... I wrote last week about two villains and one hero in the battle between truth and lies. Well here’s another hero - the Sheffield Tribune, one of the Mill stable of independent news sites, had the courage to publish an important story despite legal threats..
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The inside story of the London lawyer demanding Sheffield residents pay up tens of thousands — or face him in court.
Full story here www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Full story here www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The inside story of the London lawyer demanding Sheffield residents pay up tens of thousands — or face him in court.
Full story here www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Full story here www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
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We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
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Regional press and local journalism proving they still play a vital role in exposing issues and holding people to account. Kudos to @molliesimpson.bsky.social, Daniel Timms and @danhayesjourno.bsky.social
This investigation from the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social is absolutely staggering. It is very common in Sheffield (I live in this bit) to have a leasehold, often with hundreds of years left on and pennies in ground rent. This is extortion pure and simple. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Regional press and local journalism proving they still play a vital role in exposing issues and holding people to account. Kudos to @molliesimpson.bsky.social, Daniel Timms and @danhayesjourno.bsky.social
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Local investigative reporting that makes a difference. Well done @molliesimpson.bsky.social, Daniel Timms and @danhayesjourno.bsky.social
Extraordinary story from @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social: A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
One woman: “It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car...He has just wiped me out.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
One woman: “It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car...He has just wiped me out.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Local investigative reporting that makes a difference. Well done @molliesimpson.bsky.social, Daniel Timms and @danhayesjourno.bsky.social
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This is such important journalism - Every mainstream paper should pick this up (with full credit) and shout from the rooftops about it. How dare he. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says “Exploitative behaviour is completely unacceptable". So what are you going to do about it?.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is such important journalism - Every mainstream paper should pick this up (with full credit) and shout from the rooftops about it. How dare he. Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says “Exploitative behaviour is completely unacceptable". So what are you going to do about it?.
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Extraordinary story from @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social: A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
One woman: “It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car...He has just wiped me out.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
One woman: “It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car...He has just wiped me out.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Extraordinary story from @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social: A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived.
One woman: “It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car...He has just wiped me out.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
One woman: “It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car...He has just wiped me out.”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer is demanding dozens of Sheffield homeowners pay £25k to buy the freehold off him - or face court action for covenant breaches
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A London lawyer is demanding dozens of Sheffield homeowners pay £25k to buy the freehold off him - or face court action for covenant breaches
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Given he acquired these freeholds for under £400 each, this equates to a potential profit margin of over 6,000% www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
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I don’t typically read our stories while I’m away but I loved seeing this in my inbox.
Well done to @molliesimpson.bsky.social for her nom at the British Journalism Awards, recognising one of the best pieces of journalism in the country this year.
manchestermill.co.uk/a-huge-momen...
Well done to @molliesimpson.bsky.social for her nom at the British Journalism Awards, recognising one of the best pieces of journalism in the country this year.
manchestermill.co.uk/a-huge-momen...
A huge moment for us
A note from Mollie
manchestermill.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I don’t typically read our stories while I’m away but I loved seeing this in my inbox.
Well done to @molliesimpson.bsky.social for her nom at the British Journalism Awards, recognising one of the best pieces of journalism in the country this year.
manchestermill.co.uk/a-huge-momen...
Well done to @molliesimpson.bsky.social for her nom at the British Journalism Awards, recognising one of the best pieces of journalism in the country this year.
manchestermill.co.uk/a-huge-momen...
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
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British Journalism Awards shortlist for 2025 just revealed - pressgazette.co.uk/press-gazett... huge congrats to all the finalists! #BJA2025
British Journalism Awards 2025: Finalists revealed
Press Gazette is proud to reveal the shortlist for the British Journalism Awards 2025, with links to all of the winning work.
pressgazette.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
British Journalism Awards shortlist for 2025 just revealed - pressgazette.co.uk/press-gazett... huge congrats to all the finalists! #BJA2025
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The Tribune has been nominated for the British Journalism Awards!!
Two pieces by @djstimms.bsky.social about Sheffield's involvement in the UK's nuclear weapons programme have been nominated in the local journalism category.
The awards ceremony will take place in London in December. Wish us luck!!
Two pieces by @djstimms.bsky.social about Sheffield's involvement in the UK's nuclear weapons programme have been nominated in the local journalism category.
The awards ceremony will take place in London in December. Wish us luck!!
Anonymous messages, secret codes and uranium: how Sheffield’s big nuclear secret leaked out
“There’s a super secret project called RAPD…”
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Tribune has been nominated for the British Journalism Awards!!
Two pieces by @djstimms.bsky.social about Sheffield's involvement in the UK's nuclear weapons programme have been nominated in the local journalism category.
The awards ceremony will take place in London in December. Wish us luck!!
Two pieces by @djstimms.bsky.social about Sheffield's involvement in the UK's nuclear weapons programme have been nominated in the local journalism category.
The awards ceremony will take place in London in December. Wish us luck!!
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‘I can hear wailing from the funeral and the yelps of the women as they scare the gods with their genitals’.
@sophieatkinson.bsky.social is back on @manchestermill.bsky.social with a brilliant piece about the Marina Abramovic show.
manchestermill.co.uk/in-a-sea-of-...
@sophieatkinson.bsky.social is back on @manchestermill.bsky.social with a brilliant piece about the Marina Abramovic show.
manchestermill.co.uk/in-a-sea-of-...
In a sea of writhing bodies, Marina Abramovic convinced me Aviva Studios makes sense
'I can hear wailing from the funeral and the yelps of the women as they scare the gods with their genitals'
manchestermill.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
‘I can hear wailing from the funeral and the yelps of the women as they scare the gods with their genitals’.
@sophieatkinson.bsky.social is back on @manchestermill.bsky.social with a brilliant piece about the Marina Abramovic show.
manchestermill.co.uk/in-a-sea-of-...
@sophieatkinson.bsky.social is back on @manchestermill.bsky.social with a brilliant piece about the Marina Abramovic show.
manchestermill.co.uk/in-a-sea-of-...
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Wish I could say it comes as a massive surprise that there's an overlap between the flag people and suspected fraudsters, but this is great work by the @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social.
'It's 100% legitimate' www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
'It's 100% legitimate' www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
Red flags: The non-existent company behind Brum's Union Jacks
'It's 100% legitimate'
www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Wish I could say it comes as a massive surprise that there's an overlap between the flag people and suspected fraudsters, but this is great work by the @birminghamdispatch.bsky.social.
'It's 100% legitimate' www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
'It's 100% legitimate' www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/red-flags-th...
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If you read one thing today, please make it this by @ophiraophira.bsky.social at @manchestermill.bsky.social.
A moving, honest story about the Crumpsall terrorist attack and the long history of Jews and Muslims in North Manchester.
A moving, honest story about the Crumpsall terrorist attack and the long history of Jews and Muslims in North Manchester.
Jews and Muslims in North Manchester: A personal story
‘We thought we were the luckiest people in the world to be born in Manchester’
manchestermill.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If you read one thing today, please make it this by @ophiraophira.bsky.social at @manchestermill.bsky.social.
A moving, honest story about the Crumpsall terrorist attack and the long history of Jews and Muslims in North Manchester.
A moving, honest story about the Crumpsall terrorist attack and the long history of Jews and Muslims in North Manchester.
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The whole Mill team went to Crumpsall yesterday to meet the community affected by yesterday's attack. We spoke with them, and prayed with them - many of whom were so deep in prayer for Yom Kippur, they didn't even know that two people had been murdered just down the road.
On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’.
Our story about today’s attack.
manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-hol...
Our story about today’s attack.
manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-hol...
On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’
Amid fasting and prayer, terror comes to Crumpsall
manchestermill.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The whole Mill team went to Crumpsall yesterday to meet the community affected by yesterday's attack. We spoke with them, and prayed with them - many of whom were so deep in prayer for Yom Kippur, they didn't even know that two people had been murdered just down the road.
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On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’.
Our story about today’s attack.
manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-hol...
Our story about today’s attack.
manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-hol...
On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’
Amid fasting and prayer, terror comes to Crumpsall
manchestermill.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
On their holiest day, Manchester’s Jews face their ‘darkest of moments’.
Our story about today’s attack.
manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-hol...
Our story about today’s attack.
manchestermill.co.uk/on-their-hol...
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Victor Garvey is one of London's biggest chefs; beloved by critics like Giles Coren.
But ex-staff, friends and investors paint a different picture; of bailiffs, mid-restaurant fights and Warhammer 40k fans losing their savings to Garvey.
Our weekend exposé:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and...
But ex-staff, friends and investors paint a different picture; of bailiffs, mid-restaurant fights and Warhammer 40k fans losing their savings to Garvey.
Our weekend exposé:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and...
He's one of London’s most famous chefs. So why do so many people say Victor Garvey owes them money?
Giles Coren called him his “favourite kind of chef”. But former staff and business partners paint a different picture of the Michelin star winner.
www.the-londoner.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Victor Garvey is one of London's biggest chefs; beloved by critics like Giles Coren.
But ex-staff, friends and investors paint a different picture; of bailiffs, mid-restaurant fights and Warhammer 40k fans losing their savings to Garvey.
Our weekend exposé:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and...
But ex-staff, friends and investors paint a different picture; of bailiffs, mid-restaurant fights and Warhammer 40k fans losing their savings to Garvey.
Our weekend exposé:
www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and...
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The Tribune team has just grown by one!
@molliesimpson.bsky.social has now joined us full time, and our dream of filling our fourth and final desk this year has been fulfilled 🙌
@molliesimpson.bsky.social has now joined us full time, and our dream of filling our fourth and final desk this year has been fulfilled 🙌
Meet our newest recruit
'Moving to Sheffield had been a little dream of mine'
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September 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Tribune team has just grown by one!
@molliesimpson.bsky.social has now joined us full time, and our dream of filling our fourth and final desk this year has been fulfilled 🙌
@molliesimpson.bsky.social has now joined us full time, and our dream of filling our fourth and final desk this year has been fulfilled 🙌
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So excited to have @molliesimpson.bsky.social joining us at @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social !
Read all about our excellent new recruit: www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-new...
Read all about our excellent new recruit: www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-new...
Meet our newest recruit
'Moving to Sheffield had been a little dream of mine'
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
So excited to have @molliesimpson.bsky.social joining us at @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social !
Read all about our excellent new recruit: www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-new...
Read all about our excellent new recruit: www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/meet-our-new...
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🚨I'm absolutely delighted to announce that the brilliant Cameron Barr, the former Snr Managing Editor of the @washingtonpost.com, has joined @millmedia.bsky.social as our first Investigations Editor. It's a huge win for us and for local journalism in this country.
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
From Washington Post to Manchester's Mill Media for new investigations editor
Ex-Washington Post managing editor Cameron Barr hopes to help "restore and revive investigative accountability" at Manchester-based Mill Media
pressgazette.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🚨I'm absolutely delighted to announce that the brilliant Cameron Barr, the former Snr Managing Editor of the @washingtonpost.com, has joined @millmedia.bsky.social as our first Investigations Editor. It's a huge win for us and for local journalism in this country.
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
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Exclusive: Sheffield College is under investigation following claims of exam fraud, with two staff members suspended pending a review.
Exclusive: Sheffield College under investigation following claims of exam fraud
Two senior staff members have been suspended pending a review
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Exclusive: Sheffield College is under investigation following claims of exam fraud, with two staff members suspended pending a review.
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Are Trafford’s grammar schools an engine for social mobility or an engine for incredibly bad vibes for parents and kids alike?
Great chat between @ophiraophira.bsky.social - who has written two very popular pieces on this - and @molliesimpson.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Great chat between @ophiraophira.bsky.social - who has written two very popular pieces on this - and @molliesimpson.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Inside the fight to get into Trafford’s grammar schools
Podcast Episode · The Manchester Briefing from The Mill · 22/07/2025 · 13m
podcasts.apple.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Are Trafford’s grammar schools an engine for social mobility or an engine for incredibly bad vibes for parents and kids alike?
Great chat between @ophiraophira.bsky.social - who has written two very popular pieces on this - and @molliesimpson.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Great chat between @ophiraophira.bsky.social - who has written two very popular pieces on this - and @molliesimpson.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Wow. The police have searched seven properties in relation to ‘bribery and fraud’ at the University of Bolton (sorry, GM). The latest shockwave from @molliesimpson.bsky.social’s brilliant investigation for @manchestermill.bsky.social.
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Seven properties raided as police investigate ‘serious allegations of fraud and bribery’ at the University of Greater Manchester
University officials say the institution remains “fully operational” and is cooperating in inquiries
manchestermill.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Wow. The police have searched seven properties in relation to ‘bribery and fraud’ at the University of Bolton (sorry, GM). The latest shockwave from @molliesimpson.bsky.social’s brilliant investigation for @manchestermill.bsky.social.
manchestermill.co.uk/university-b...
manchestermill.co.uk/university-b...