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Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

7 August 2025 content editor Comments Off

Are you ready for an adventure that will awaken your soul and fill your photo album with breathtaking memories? Cast aside the familiar European city breaks and discover the magnificent, sun-drenched continent of Africa. Far […]

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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. [...]
Culture

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

Critical Overview: The Venice Biennale has recently gained a great deal of attention, with both Golden Lions, the top honours at the event, being awarded to Black women artists for the first time in history. [...]
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A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

A Quiet Place Part II: Is the Tense Sequel Worth the Hype in 4K Ultra HD? The Movie: Monster Action and Solid Scares After the successful launch of A Quiet Place, horror-movie lovers were excited [...]
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Unpacking the latest remote working trends

Critical Overview The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in 2020, significantly impacted the global economy and forced many governments to institute massive quarantines, resulting in companies shifting to flexible or remote work setups. Consequently, remote work [...]
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Step into the ‘Dr Who: Time Fracture’ immersive experience

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Doctor Who: Time Fracture Doctor Who: Time Fracture, an immersive experience located near Bond Street Station in London, is produced by Immersive Everywhere in collaboration with the BBC. The warehouse setting is transformed […]

Next-Gen Consoles’ Influence on PC Gaming

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

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

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

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 […]

COVID-19 pandemic linked to surge in depression rates

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28 April 2022 Comments Off

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 […]

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet […]

Meta ramps up US store openings to drive Metaverse agenda

Critical Overview Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced the launch of its first brick-and-mortar retail store, the Meta Store. The store will offer a range of Meta’s physical products, including [...]

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

28 July 2021 Comments Off

The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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 […]

Boris Johnson’s New Cabinet: Who’s In?

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of UK Cabinet Reshuffle The recent cabinet reshuffle conducted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received much attention, particularly in light of the expectation for increased diversity among the new cabinet members. […]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. [...]

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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24 September 2025 Comments Off

Hollywood, and the global film industry is built on a foundation of talent and star power that is unequalled. But sometimes, it’s the sheer, unshakeable presence of an actress that truly makes a character iconic. [...]

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Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is a renowned event that showcases a culture of joy, flamboyance, and sensuality. It is an annual tradition that attracts tourists from all over the world, generating substantial revenue [...]

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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 [...]

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Dwayne Johnson Laughs at Vin Diesel’s Comments on Fast & Furious Feud

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Buckle up, Fast & Furious fans, because the feud between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel is hotter than a street race in Havana. The two co-stars have reportedly been at odds for a [...]

Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

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The Gigawatt Question: Is Meta’s AI Mega Data Centre Proposal a Leap Forwards or Backwards

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Why Sundance Film Festival Matters to Independent Cinema

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Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

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Experts Recommend the Top Diets for 2022

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A Critical Overview of the Mediterranean Diet as the Best Overall Diet Introduction: The Popularity of the Mediterranean Diet As the New Year comes with new resolutions, lifestyle changes, and health plans, the Mediterranean diet [...]

Africa’s Undiscovered Gems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Adventure

Richard Branson Takes Off on ‘Extraordinary’ Space Flight

Sonia Boyce shines at Venice Biennale 2022 as British Afro-Caribbean artist

A Quiet Place Part II: 4K Ultra HD Review

Unpacking the latest remote working trends

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Hayward Gallery to host ‘In the Black Fantastic’ exhibit on June 29th

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