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We’ve Always Had Strong Female Leads

8 July 2026 Entertainment Editor 0

Right, let’s get into it. There’s a lazy conversation that’s been doing the rounds in film. The well-meaning but ultimately reductive chat about how we finally have strong female characters. It’s usually framed like this: […]

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How Advertising Conquered British and Global Culture

8 July 2026 Culture Editor 0

British television advertising is amongst the most creative in the world and is generally considered a market leader. For a generation raised on linear broadcasting, the ad break was not merely a convenient interlude to […]

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QuirkyMoons: Honeymoons For the Adventurous Souls

8 July 2026 Travel Editor 0

Alright, let’s talk honeymoons. These days we’re well-travelled, well-read, well-fed and for an intrepid few, quite possibly a bit over the traditional tropical cliché. I love philosophy, adventure and I tend to look for meaning […]

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Just who is Andy Burnham?

8 July 2026 Political Editor 0

[Update 9th July 2026]: Al Carns Steps back to support Andy Burnham.In British politics, what is left unsaid is frequently far more consequential than what resounds on the tabloids or backbenches. As the United Kingdom […]

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Is Football Truly Coming Home For English Football in 2026?

8 July 2026 News Editor 0

If you’re an English football fan like me, you’ll be used to the range of emotions, the highs and the lows like the vintage and vignetted memories of 1966 World Cups of England beating West […]

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Spice Up Your Life

8 July 2026 Cuisine (Food) Editor 0

To better understand the fire cracker that is the humble chilli one needs to look at its origins and how it came to be an essential part of the global diet. Human migration, colonialism, and […]

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The End of an Era for Croydon’s Home Grown Bakery

7 July 2026 Business Editor 0

The sudden and dramatic collapse of Coughlans Bakery into voluntary liquidation is a stark reminder of today’s economic fragile realities. For decades, the high street retail sector has been treated by successive governments as a […]

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Why Your Body Needs Laughter and Tears

7 July 2026 You (Wellbeing) Editor 0

We live in a culture that is utterly obsessed with happiness, most of it curated and selective. Social media feeds are flooded with relentless positivity, wellness and “good vibes.” Via algorithms and dopamine reactions to […]

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Hollywood Flops of 2026 and All Time

26 June 2026 Entertainment Editor 1

The Beautiful, the Damned and the Box Office Bomb Making movies is, by all reasonable accounts, is a form of collective endeavour and creative effort akin to childbirth. You can gather the most visually arresting […]

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Unearthing the Humble Spud

26 June 2026 Cuisine (Food) Editor 0

Introduction: The Tuber That Built Nations Potatoes have an undeniable claim to being the absolute king of the vegetable kingdom. From the ultimate, unpretentious home comfort food to the heights of Michelin-starred fine dining, this […]

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    Choosing the Best Smart Speaker for Your Needs: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Amazon and Alexa Devices in the Age of Big Tech

    Critical Overview Smart speakers with Alexa built-in have become increasingly popular, providing users with a convenient and efficient way to control their smart homes and access a wide range of information and entertainment services. While [...]
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    Lowry and the Industry of Modern Life

    26th June 2013 – 20th October 2013, Tate Britain, 16.50GBP – Concession 14.50GBP Summary Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976). During his lifetime and after would become a cornerstone of Britishness and a key contributor […] […]

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    US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’

    Critical Overview: US and Germany Agree on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline The United States and Germany recently announced an agreement on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which aims to address the strategic risks of [...]
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    British Prime Minister Kier Starmer Resigns

    The Resignation of Prime Minister Starmer On the morning of Monday, 22 June 2026, the short-lived era of technocratic leadership came to an abrupt, unceremonious end. Standing before a damp Downing Street, Keir Starmer announced [...]
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    How Advertising Conquered British and Global Culture

    British television advertising is amongst the most creative in the world and is generally considered a market leader. For a generation raised on linear broadcasting, the ad break was not merely a convenient interlude to [...]

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, Faces Growing Scrutiny

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Critical Overview: The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced criticism from industry leaders who accuse her of being disconnected from the reality of the short-staffed labour sectors. Braverman’s comments were made at a National […]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

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A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, […]

The Diminishing Attention Span: A Modern Conundrum

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In an era defined by incessant connectivity and an ever-accelerating pace of life, a pervasive whisper has grown into a collective hum: are we losing our ability to concentrate? This isn’t merely a nostalgic lament […]

Toshiba Stuck in Never-ending News Cycle from Hell

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The Japanese conglomerate, Toshiba, has experienced a difficult week due to a series of unfortunate events, starting with the announcement that the Japanese government would not bail them out to prevent falling share […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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Critical Overview: A new scientific review conducted by researchers at Bath University reveals that during the first lockdown in March 2020, the prevalence of depression in the UK surged from 4% to 32% of the […]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t [...]
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The State of Racism in Modern Britain: Analyzing the Evidence.

29 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of Inequality and Social Injustice Faced by Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in the UK To gain an understanding of the inequality and social injustice experienced by black and minority ethnic groups […]

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Next-Gen Consoles’ Influence on PC Gaming

29 July 2021 0

New Console Technologies for PC Gamers to Look Forward To PC gamers tend to be more interested in hardware launches from Nvidia and AMD, but there are good reasons to be interested in the new […]

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Hauser Wirth:Free, 16 November 2011 – 14 January 2012 The King, The Island, The Train, The House, The Ship Detritus, chaos and prurience appear chief amongst the visual senders used by Paul McCarthy where any […] […]

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Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

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Gagosian Davies Street, Free, January 12 – February 18, 2012 The significance of patternation The dot paintings of Damien Hirst’s are on first impressions dull, uninspired and seem to be lacking strong creative engagement. Having […] […]

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 [...]
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Cannabis Cuisine: Discovering the Best Edibles on the Market

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A Critical Overview of Cannabis Christmas: Best Edibles for 4/20 Introduction Cannabis Christmas, the unofficial holiday of weed enthusiasts, is fast approaching, with 4/20 just around the corner. This year’s top edibles are guaranteed to [...]
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Navigating Nationalism, Populism, and Anti-Immigration in the UK

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In an age where the scribble of a pen can repeal a law or statute, it can also condemn tens of thousands to starvation, the global political landscape is shifting with unnerving speed. The rise [...]
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Rock Squalid – Will Smith Award Winning Punch

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A Critical Overview of Will Smith’s Altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars The 94th Academy Awards ceremony was marred by an altercation between Hollywood actor Will Smith and presenter Chris Rock. Rock made a [...]
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Tony Morgan: Some films (and videos) 1969 to 1973

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Thomas Dane Gallery: 09 Dec – 29 Jan 2012, Free, Photo from gallery website Background The work comprises a highly visual and stylised investigation into the heterotopic world of artifice created by the camera apparatus. […] […]

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