Tipping may have begun as a kind token of gratitude but today the pressure to tip, and to tip well, has become a cultural obligation, rather than a measure of good service. Introduced in Britain back in the 1800s, it was customary for diners to hand over a tip before...
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Emma Wilkes writes about children's book "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" being banned in Turkey, given the same censorship as pornography.
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The total of stabbings in Coventry this year has risen to more than double the number of incidents in 2018.
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Lucy Martin discusses the need for more body diversity and the growing demand for plus-sized models in men's fashion.
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If you have ever watched the film Invictus, you will have got a sense of the effect that a moment of sporting triumph can have on a nation. In 1995, a country divided by decades of apartheid, and racial classification, was united by Nelson Mandela’s policy of reconciliation, part of...
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Following on from 2016’s stellar ‘The Last Hero’, Alter Bridge are back with their sixth album ‘Walk The Sky’. The band noted that they wanted to change some things musically with this new release, but still retain the same sound and style that they have previously delivered so expertly. The question is, does “Walk The Sky” achieve this?
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Rhys Clarke reviews 'House Party on Henley Street', an immersive performance that wants to ensure Shakespeare stays a part of history.
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Risk of Rain 2 is an addictive, albeit simplistic, rogue-like game, with a satisfying gameplay loop. Players will either find themselves at the mercy of swathes of enemies or effortlessly breeze through levels like a god. No matter what happens, players will eventually meet something that finally forces them to...
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Mexican President André Manuel López Obrador has come under intense criticism after releasing drug trafficker and member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ovidio Guzmán López. López is the son of former international drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán and is accused of trafficking drugs to the United States of America. The...
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Giles Allen-Bowden reveals why academia and the study of horror cinema ignited a suprising love for the genre.
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Lucas Samuel makes the case for why he believes the protagonist himself should be written out of the prolific Harry Potter series.
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Ellie Ostrom discusses whether the new stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada will be as artistically successful as the film.
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As Saudi Arabia opens its doors to foreign tourism, Callum Bains explores the advantages and disadvantages to the country and its culture.
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