Helen Pidd is the North of England Editor at The Guardian. She specializes in regional interest and world news, with a focus on topics such as elections, government, politics, and civil rights, while also addressing issues related to diversity and inclusion. Helen's work has been featured in The Irish Times, Yahoo Sports Canada, Yahoo News UK, AOL UK, and Knowledia.
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Helen Pidd's coverage spans crime, court system, and government & politics. She extensively covers evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements. Based on her articles' titles and themes covered, Helen would likely be interested in pitches related to ongoing criminal cases, legal reforms or developments in the UK's justice system.
Given her focus on teenage crime and murder trials alongside government & politics topics, she may be receptive to expert commentary from legal professionals specializing in juvenile law or those involved with policy-making related to criminal justice reform. Additionally, sources who can provide insight into high-profile court cases or offer analysis of governmental decisions impacting the justice system could also resonate well with her coverage interests.
Considering that Helen focuses primarily on national (UK) content without a specific geographic emphasis within the country specified suggest that relevant pitches should tie into UK-specific issues or have implications for the broader British society.
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By: Helen Pidd, Sami Kent, Pjotr Sauer, Rudi Zygadlo, Guy Szafman
Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer on Vladimir Putin’s increasing isolation – and seeming paranoia – as ordinary Russians become more restive over the toll of the war in Ukraine and a struggling economy at home
By: Homa Khaleeli, Chris Stokel-Walker, Stephen Byrne, Rudi Zygadlo, Guy Szafman, Saskia Collette, Helen Pidd
Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker report
By: George Mcdonagh, Juliette Garside, Olivia Lee, Homa Khaleeli, Tom Glasser, Helen Pidd
Julie Meyer was a darling of the dotcom boom. But people who worked with her complain about unpaid wages, debts to suppliers and missing money. Olivia Lee and the Guardian’s investigations team unravel the story
By: Ross Burns, Eli Block, Helen Pidd, Tom Glasser, Jenny Kleeman
Jenny Kleeman investigates ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie, the controversial entrepreneur hoping to revolutionise human reproduction by letting parents edit their embryos
By: Ross Burns, Helen Pidd, Jenny Kleeman, Tom Glasser, Eli Block
Jenny Kleeman investigates ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie, the controversial entrepreneur hoping to revolutionise human reproduction by letting parents edit their embryos
By: Neal Lawson, Ivor Manley, Sundus Abdi, Helen Pidd, Homa Khaleeli
Andy Burnham has set out his economic plans for Britain. Neal Lawson, from the Burnham-aligned group Mainstream, explains the thinking behind it
By: Sundus Abdi, Ivor Manley, Helen Pidd, Rudi Zygadlo, Sami Kent, Ed Pilkington
Why are more states than ever in the US using the firing squad as a method of execution? With chief reporter for Guardian US Ed Pilkington
By: Natalie Ktena, Brian Mcnamara, Ben Quinn, Tom Glasser, Helen Pidd, Sami Kent
Political correspondent Ben Quinn talks about the forthcoming byelection in Clacton after all Reform’s serious rivals declined to take part
By: Ross Burns, Helen Pidd, Sami Kent, Ruth Abrahams, Homa Khaleeli, Alex Atack
Sperm counts are in decline worldwide, but male infertility still carries a stigma. Prof Michael Carroll on what every man should know
By: Helen Pidd, Brian Mcnamara, Sami Kent, Ivor Manley
Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime minister
