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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 […]

Business

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

Critical Overview: The recent announcement by the German government to legalize recreational cannabis during its current term has generated considerable buzz. This move has raised questions about whether adult recreational use of cannabis will become [...]
Entertainment

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

Critical Overview: The Sundance Film Festival is an important cultural event, which takes place every year in Park City, Utah. It is the most prestigious film festival in the United States and one of the [...]
Technology

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, [...]
Home

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

A Critical Overview of Domestic Tourism in the UK during the Pandemic As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, traveling abroad has become increasingly challenging, prompting many individuals to seek local seasonal getaways. Camping and [...]
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Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

Critical Overview: IoT Wireless Technology The Internet of Things (IoT) is a ubiquitous term in the tech world, although, the majority of the non-tech populace remains unaware of their connection with it. IoT technology connects [...]

Radio Personality Tim Westwood Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power

Entertainment

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview DJ Tim Westwood, a prominent figure in the British music industry, has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, all of whom are black. The allegations, which include claims of unwanted sexual […]

Ukraine Conflict: Analyzing the Ongoing Struggle for Sovereignty and Global Implications

Politics

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, and the recent events in Bucha have only heightened tensions between the two nations. The emergence of new drone footage, exclusively obtained […]

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of BOYS: Exploring Masculinity through Collaborative Theatre BOYS is a theatrical performance that presents a fresh exploration of masculinity, using a collaborative and immersive approach to create an ethnically diverse ensemble of […]

UK Black Lives Matter: Amplify our voices, we’re still ignored.

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

The Diminishing Black Lives Matter Movement in the UK Introduction: In this article, we will discuss the status of the Black Lives Matter movement in the UK, particularly after the peak of protests in the […]

The War in Ukraine: A History, Putin’s Strategy, and Global Causes and Effects

News

29 January 2023 Comments Off

The War in Ukraine started in 2014, when pro-Russian forces annexed Crimea, which was previously part of Ukraine. This sparked the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. The conflict […]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

17 April 2022 Comments Off

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread […]

Latest Developments in UK Crime: Updates and Analysis

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A recent report by the Home Affairs Committee of the UK Parliament reveals that victims of drink spiking are often dismissed as having had “one too many” and thus, the crime remains under-reported. The report […]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

National

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with [...]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Entertainment

7 February 2025 Comments Off

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Technology

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

Business

Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in Debt

17 May 2023 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Newchip Liquidates Under $4.8 Million in DebtNewchip Accelerator, a startup creator in Austin, Texas, rebranded as Astralabs, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due to accruing some $4.8 million in debt, reportedly exceeding its $1.7 [...]

Technology

The Guide to Virtual Reality

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Virtual reality (VR) technology uses computer-aided stimuli to create the immersive illusion of being somewhere else. However, opinions on its potential range from it upending our lives in a way nothing has since the smartphone, [...]

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

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Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

29 July 2021 Comments Off on Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology
Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist
Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?
Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

28 April 2022 Comments Off on Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

In the Spotlight

NHS Staff in England Receive 3% Pay Rise Backdated to April

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Critical Overview: The announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that NHS staff in England will receive a three per cent pay increase has caused controversy. The decision came after an expected Commons [...]

Month: June 2023

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

Revolutionizing Capital: The Progressive Push for Cannabis Investments

Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

The Guide to Virtual Reality

Suffolk Staycation: Embracing Local Tourism Amidst Global Crisis

Wireless Technologies Widely Used for IoT Applications

Rio’s Cancellation of Carnival Parade Leaves City in Bereft

Ukraine Conflict Takes Toll on Global Internet Connectivity and Access

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council