Yorkshire Blogger Scoops Global Prize

Digital reporter Adrian Sudbury has received an international award for his personal health blog.

After being diagnosed with an extremely rare form of leukaemia last year, the Sheffield-based journalist decided to chronicle his experiences under the moniker of Baldy’s Blog.

And he has now beaten bloggers from around the world to take the title of best medical/health issues blog at this year’s international Weblog Awards.

Sudbury, who had taken up a digital reporter position at the Huddersfield Examiner just before falling ill, wasn’t able to collect his award in person at the Las Vegas ceremony but celebrated with a bottle of bubbly in Yorkshire.

He writes on his blog: “What a result and thank you so much to everyone who voted for me.

“Can I just say how interesting it’s been too reading some of the other blogs in my category.

“If any of their authors are reading this I’m just a journalist working in Huddersfield but living in Sheffield in the UK.

“It’s been quite an experience dipping into the world of big-time blogging. There is some really impressive stuff in our category. I wish you all continued success.”

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