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Lucy Marshall

Leeds man's tragic 'year from hell' that inspired his doughnut bakery mission

A Leeds doughnut maker is on a mission to fight for mental health issues after losing his dad and friend within a short space of time.

Matt Madeley was originally a painter by trade, working alongside his dad. As Covid-19 prevailed across the country, his beloved dad suffered a long battle with the virus before he sadly died in January 2021 age 50.

Unable to work without his sidekick, Matt said "he couldn't go on without him" at work and decided to try something new. He and partner Molly Brywater love baking together and lockdown honed their passion.

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