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Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

18 May 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that […]

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Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

5 February 2025 Content Editor Comments Off on Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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PMs Relationship with Truth Questioned

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

The Prime Minister’s relationship with truth is currently under intense scrutiny. There are concerns about his explanations surrounding the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat and about his incendiary comments during a lockdown. Downing Street […]

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Ulez Expansion Could Cost £130m, Confirms Sadiq Khan

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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.) […]

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

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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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Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

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 […]

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Police Federation Ties Strained Via Home Secretary Priti Patel

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Rank-and-File Police Officers Express Overwhelming Support for Vote of No Confidence in Home Secretary Priti Patel The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), which represents approximately 130,000 officers, has made a scathing announcement denouncing […]

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Is Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer Ready for Voters to Listen?

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

The Difficulties of Leading the Opposition in UK Politics Leading the opposition in UK politics is widely regarded as the most challenging role, as several factors undermine the power and authority of the leader. Firstly, […]

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    Why Your Body Needs Laughter and Tears

    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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    French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

    Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]
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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. [...]
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    Miro – The Escape Ladder

    Tate Modern: 14/04/2011 – 11/09/2011, Not free. Photo found on web. Miro, colour and imagination Joan Miro, now dead for over a 1/4 century. This major reterospective exhibition explores his career as an artist from […] […]

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    Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

    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.) [...]

Celebrating the United Kingdom: A Wonderful World of British Culture

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Pack your bags, or fuel up your car and fire up your sense of adventure. Prepare for the ultimate staycation spectacular! There has never been a better time to explore the United Kingdom. With the […]

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Lowry and the Industry of Modern Life

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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 […] […]

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

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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.) […]

The Great Unravelling: A Three-Decade Post-Mortem of the Small Screen

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There was a time, back when the ‘90s were still smelling of teen spirit and optimism, that television was a polite guest in our living rooms. It wore a tie, it told jokes with a […]

Rapid Advancement of Quantum Computing Technology in 2021

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29 July 2021 0

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 […]

The World’s Most Electrifying Festivals: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

Tired of the same old holidays? Craving a trip that doesn’t just show you a place, but lets you feel its true rhythm? Then it’s time to move beyond the usual tourist trails and dive [...]
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    Celluloid Inception: Ways In Which the Sci-Fi Imaginary Foreshadowed the Future

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Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

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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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Clubbing and Covid passports: balancing safety and civil liberties.

28 July 2021 0

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, […]

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Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

28 July 2021 0

A Critical Overview of the Global Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, with nearly every country affected. As governments struggle to contain the virus, businesses […]

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UK Unlikely to Experience Baby Boom Post-Pandemic

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29 July 2021 0
The latest research from King’s College London indicates that birth rates in the UK are unlikely to increase despite the initial speculation of a post-pandemic baby boom. The study drew from a group of women [...]

A Tragic Quake Hit Twice in Venezuela

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On the evening of Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Venezuela was violently disrupted by a rare and catastrophic seismic event. What began as a quiet national holiday commemorating the historic 1821 Battle of Carabobo rapidly turned [...]
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Human Spectrums: Navigating Modern Mental Health

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Human behaviour is rarely a matter of neat categories or binary states. Across our lifetimes, the way we think, feel, process information, and interact with the physical world exists on a continuum. In recent years, [...]
Cuisine

The Great Fruit Odyssey: Unlocking the World’s Most Extraordinary Fruit for the Most Discerning Foodies

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Modern Western food culture is often locked in a monopoly of convenience. If you walk into any high-street supermarket in the United Kingdom, the fresh produce aisle presents a familiar, highly uniform display: cosmetic apples, [...]
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Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

28 July 2021 0
Examining the Role of Race in the Slow Response to the Disappearance and Murder of Two Women by the Police The slow response of the police to the disappearance and subsequent murder of Bibaa Henry, [...]
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UK Health Secretary Hancock Under Scrutiny

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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 [...]
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