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Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

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Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

5 February 2025 content editor Comments Off

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Cuisine

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

Ingredients and Method for Thai Green Curry Ingredients: 225g new potatoes, cut into chunks100g green beans, trimmed and halved1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil1 garlic clove, chopped1 rounded tbsp or 4 tsp Thai green curry [...]
Travel

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]
Home

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

A Reflection on Ministerial Scandals and the Memory of the Major Government The recent scandal involving a Tory Cabinet minister and his alleged extramarital affair, publicized by tabloids, is evocative of the sleaze that tarnished [...]
Culture

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Critical Overview The Bafta Television Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the best television productions and performances of the year. The list of winners and nominees for the main categories at this year’s [...]
Culture

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

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. […]

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on […]

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Best Vegan Sandwich Combinations Many people struggle to find suitable sandwich fillings during Veganuary, as most classic sandwich combinations are based on meat and dairy. However, vegan sandwiches can be a joy […]

Top Global Food and Drink Festivals

Cuisine

24 September 2025 Comments Off

The world is a beautiful place, and for many, nothing is more beautiful than food and drink. These two everyday items have an incredible ability to elevate our experiences from the mundane to the truly […]

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

Politics

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) […]

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

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 [...]

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

28 April 2022 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Must-Try Sri Lankan Dishes Introduction Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its unique and complex flavors that reflect the country’s history and multicultural influences. The following are some of the must-try […]

2021 Diets Ranked: U.S. News & World Report’s Analysis

29 July 2021 Comments Off

U.S. News & World Report recently released its rankings of the best diets for 2021, with the Mediterranean diet taking the top spot for the third year in a row. The DASH and flexitarian diets […]

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge […]

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 [...]

Covid-19 Triggered a Start-Up Boom

Business

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a significant crisis for businesses across the globe. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that almost 400,000 UK companies closed in 2020, with a further 250,000 [...]

Travel

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]

Business

The Hasty Dismantling of DEI Initiatives: A New Right-Wing Agenda or a Step Backward for Diversity?

23 January 2025 Comments Off

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the fabric of corporate America and social justice advocates alike, President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated the swift removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from [...]

Entertainment

Viola Davis Faces Backlash for Her Portrayal of First Lady Michelle Obama, Sparking Debates on Race and Authenticity in Hollywood

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Viola Davis, the renowned actress, recently received criticism over her portrayal of former First Lady Michelle Obama in Showtime’s “The First Lady.” Viewers of the series claimed that Davis exaggerated Mrs. Obama’s mannerisms, [...]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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

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UK House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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Rising cost of living strains household budgets

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Rising Cost of Living in the UK: Impacts and Solutions

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In the Spotlight

Are We Reading Less, or Just Reading Differently?

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The question of whether we read less today is a complex one. On the surface, the notion that we are no longer a “reading society” seems plausible. We have become a culture of instant gratification, [...]

Month: February 2025

Chef Gino’s Saucy Antics Turn Sour on Set

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

Hearty Lentil Dhal with Spinach & Sweet Potato Recipe

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

Bafta TV Awards 2021: Full list of winners and nominees

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds