French parliament votes to ban fast fashion advertising
Sarah Smith discusses a breakthrough in environmental legislation after the French parliament have voted in favour of a bill to ban fast fashion advertising.
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Enemies to lovers: an in-depth exploration of a popular trope
Ah, enemies-to-lovers: it’s perhaps the most contentious romance trope of all, but that’s what makes it so enthralling. Although a mainstay of romance novels, it has also made its way into other genres: fantasy, classics and historical fiction to name a few. It keeps the reader on the edge of...
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‘I Was Born for This’ by Alice Oseman review: delving into fandom and boybands
Being an avid and unashamed reader of young adult fiction, it was inevitable that I would stumble upon Alice Oseman’s books. Since her romantic comic series, Heartstopper, catapulted into fame in the late 2010s, I’ve been exploring the Osemanverse in my spare time. I adored the sweet romances in all...
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Tomatoes in Trouble due to Climate Change
Sarah Smith discusses how climate change is severely affecting the growth of tomatoes and the future of this industry.
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My Five Favourite Festive Songs
It’s that time of year again – the time of candy canes and warm gingerbread, the time of Santa and snowmen (let’s hope we get snow this year!). And what would Christmas be without the same sixty or so festive songs played on repeat for the whole of December? For...
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Climate change is affecting mental health, known as Eco-anxiety
Sarah Smith discusses what Eco-Anxiety is and the implications it is having on younger generations.
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Coventry cycle lane to be made permanent
A temporary cycle lane in Coventry will be made permanent. The cycle lane links Coventry city centre at Upper Well Street to the Canal Basin at Leicester Row.
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Author Spotlight : Why you should read L.M. Montgomery
Sarah Smith shines a spotlight on the classic children's author L.M. Montgomery and why her books are worth reading.
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Warwickshire County Council priorities sustainability in its new Council Plan, pledging net zero emissions by 2030
Warwickshire County Council’s (WCC) new Council Plan has placed sustainability as one of its key priorities. Their aim is to move to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. They wish to develop a transport network that utilises green technology and to encourage more sustainable journeys by bike, foot or public transport.
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Demand for English degrees has dropped: here’s what we need to do to reverse that
The number of students taking English degrees have been falling over recent years. Sarah Smith explores why this is the case, and what should be done about it.
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How to write a strong female protagonist
The term 'Strong Female Lead' is used a lot, but what does it actually mean? Sarah Smith highlights some bold fictional women, and explores what makes them stand out.
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There’s no need to ‘Wonder’ what to read next
Sarah Smith recommends Wonder by R.J. Palacio as a book that reminds us to celebrate the small wonders around us.
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