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Mellissa Dzinzi

Leeds craftsman who lost all his work in lockdown employs seven in booming new business

A craftsman from Leeds whose business grew after his mum shared a picture of a kids' bench he made has been nominated for two awards.

Jack Tosney, of Alwoodley, lost all his work when the UK was plunged into a lockdown but a simple post by his mum saw him launch a bespoke furniture business.

The 23-year-old worked as a theatre set builder and had even worked on the set for the hit film franchise Marvel.

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