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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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Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Critical Overview: Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is known for its resilience against wars, diseases, and political turmoil, but the pandemic has forced its indefinite suspension, greatly affecting the city and its residents. Since its inception [...]
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Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

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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Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Critical Overview The Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is an annual event that has been running for over two decades, with the aim of focusing on achieving good mental health across the UK. Hosted by [...]
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Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

Positive Investor Comments and News of Potential Use by Amazon and Twitter Fuel a Cryptocurrency Surge Introduction: Cryptocurrencies have surged to the top of their recent ranges after a robust week of gains, with traders [...]
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Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

A Critical Overview of What Happens to Your Body After Death Death has always been shrouded in mystery, as it marks the transition from life to an unknown state of being. However, forensic experts have [...]

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Thank Drake After OVO Fest

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Drake’s OVO Fest Surprise Guests On August 5th, Drake brought out a plethora of surprise guests during his OVO Fest performance, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Despite Cardi B’s set being […]

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. […]

Murdered daughters’ search slow due to systemic racism, says mother.

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

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, […]

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. […]

Lucy Letby: The Dark Side of a Trusted Caregiver

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5 February 2025 Comments Off

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UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an [...]

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

18 May 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Self-Improvement Tips for a Better You

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Self-Improvement in 2021 Self-improvement is a topic that has garnered immense attention in recent years, as more individuals recognize the importance of personal growth and development. As we move further into […]

Boys’ takes center stage at the Barbican

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 House Prices Reach Six-Year High in 2020

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29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: According to the building society Nationwide, UK house prices experienced a growth rate of 7.5% in 2020, the highest in six years. The prices were 5.3% above the level prevailing in March, indicating [...]

Beauty and the Beast: Untangling Toxicity in Gender Narratives

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7 February 2025 Comments Off

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A Brief History of Grime Music

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Grime Music – An Urban Phenomenon Grime music, originating in the early 2000s from the east London council estates, was initially dismissed by many as alien music, with lyrics in an incomprehensible language. [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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

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Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli Attack Over Aleppo

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Touring Gardens: A Horticulturist’s Handbook for Vacations.

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Discovering the Far East

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Our Artful Brain, Changes and a Cunning Old Man

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People keep talking about changes and the need to evolve with the course of time, especially nowadays, when times are challenging and uncertain. Yet, the only thing people are usually quite reluctant to pronounce in [...]

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

Notting Hill Carnival 2021: Celebrating Culture Amidst a Pandemic

Iconic Female Actresses: A Guide to Cinematic Royalty

Promoting mental health awareness: A week-long initiative

Bitcoin Soars With Hopes of Wider Acceptance

Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

Fine Dining on a Budget: Creative Menus to Enjoy at Home

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020