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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

23 June 2023 anastaseea Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

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Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan [...]
Business

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]
Business

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. [...]
News

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

Critical Overview: This news report highlights the case of a three-year-old girl, Lola-Rose Raine, who contracted a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected nearly 200 children worldwide. After several days of her liver failing [...]
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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

The Impending Controversy of Mandatory Vaccinations for Club Entry On 19 July 2021, at 00:01, nightclubs in England were able to reopen after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, [...]

Rapid Advancement of Quantum Computing Technology in 2021

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

The Global Significance of Quantum Technology: Critical Overview The digital age is characterized by the growing importance of quantum technologies. As the world moves towards further digitalization, a revolution in quantum technology is on the […]

Passive income: The new hustle in 2022

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The ongoing global pandemic has resulted in countless people all over the world losing their jobs and, subsequently, their sources of income. This has created a clear need for alternative yet reliable income […]

Hayward Gallery’s Latest Exhibition

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Located within the Southbank Centre complex, the Hayward Gallery is a significant institution that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art. Along with other major art venues in the area such as […]

A Web of Illusion: Is the Internet Still the Internet?

Culture

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The internet was once a digital playground, a boundless frontier for exploration and fun. The dream, born from military research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), was of a decentralised network that could […]

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

Entertainment

29 July 2021 Comments Off

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open […]

EU chief rejects Boris Johnson’s plea to renegotiate Irish protocol.

Critical Overview: The current dispute over the Northern Irish protocol between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) has escalated after the UK proposed changes to the Brexit deal. However, Ursula von der Leyen, [...]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial […]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless […]

Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Costs and Controversy Surrounding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone Expansion The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is set to cost Transport for London (TfL) between £120-£130m by October, as revealed by London Mayor, Sadiq […]

Discovering the Natural Beauty of Samoa

Travel

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Samoa, located in the South Pacific and often overshadowed by its famous neighbours like Fiji and French Polynesia, is a destination that offers an authentic and rustic experience to visitors who are willing [...]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of [...]

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Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of What Happens to Your Body After Death Death has always been shrouded in mystery, as it marks the transition from life to an unknown state of being. However, forensic experts have [...]

Cuisine

Study reveals downfall of nation’s beloved ketchup

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The topic of condiments is an interesting one, as it is a reflection of the changing tastes and preferences of consumers. The popularity of certain condiments can be influenced by a variety of [...]

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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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UK PLC in Trouble

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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

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Fueling Your Body Right: The Power of Eating Well

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Gen Z: Crusaders for Gender Equality

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Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

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Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

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Critical Overview: Branson’s Flight to the Edge of Space Sir Richard Branson, a prominent UK businessman, is currently fulfilling his long-standing ambition of flying to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane. [...]

Month: June 2023

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Hepatitis outbreak spreads among children in UK

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

Rapid Advancement of Quantum Computing Technology in 2021

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

Love Island 2021: Schedule and Details