What do the French regional elections suggest about 2022’s presidential race?
Reece Goodall examines the results of the French regional elections from June, in order to see if we can predict how the 2022 presidential election will unfold
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Andrew Lloyd Webber cancels opening night of Cinderella due to Covid rules
Most of us now know the feeling of being notified that we've been in contact with someone who has Covid, but for actors, it can mean life or death for their production. Reece Goodall looks at the recent news that Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical 'Cinderella' has been postponed due to cast members being forced to isolate due to contact with coronavirus.
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Tokyo 2020: Matthew Coward-Holley wins bronze in trap shooting final
Matthew Coward-Holley won a bronze medal for Great Britain in the men’s trap shooting final, Team GB’s first medal on Thursday after a morning of disappointments. The world and European champion was among Team GB’s gold medal hopes, but a slow start – missing three of his first 10 targets...
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Tokyo 2020: Great Britain advance into women’s football quarter-finals
Great Britain will face Australia in the quarter-finals of the women’s Olympic football tournament after topping Group E at the Tokyo Games. Hege Riise’s side enter the knockout phase on the opposite side of the bracket to the United States of America, with Japan or Sweden awaiting Team GB in...
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Prince Harry to publish memoir, but is it a good idea?
The news that Prince Harry is to release a memoir next year has caused mixed reactions. Reece Goodall explores whether it'll be worth it, considering the criticism he's received lately.
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Why don’t men wear hats anymore?
Reece Goodall explores the inevitable decline of hats over time.
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Tokyo 2020 – Day 6: mixed fortunes for Team GB, canoe silver and trap bronze
Day Six proved a teamed day for Team GB, adding two more medals to the tally but falling painfully short in a number of others. The day began disappointingly in the water. Two-time gold medallist Helen Glover and Polly Swann finished fourth in the women’s pair rowing, while the lightweight...
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Putting romance into loneliness: The Smiths’ ‘The Queen Is Dead’ at 35
As it turns 35, Callie Bainbridge discusses everything there is to celebrate about The Smiths’ third record.
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Tokyo 2020: Mallory Franklin wins silver in women’s canoe slalom
Mallory Franklin has won a silver medal in the women’s C1 canoe slalom, adding to Team GB’s medal tally. Franklin was leading the event with a time of 1:08.68 seconds, after a two-second penalty for touching the 15th of the 25 gates, with one competitor to go. That competitor was...
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Tokyo 2020: Sunisa Lee wins all-around gold after Biles’ withdrawal
The USA’s Sunisa Lee has won gold in the gymnastics all-around at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She was watched in her triumph by defending champion Simone Biles, who had withdrawn from the event to prioritise her mental health. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade took the silver, while the Russian Olympic Committee’s Angelina...
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Less than a quarter of public support decolonising curriculum at universities
Less than a quarter of people support efforts to decolonise the curriculum, according to a new poll.
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How dangerous is excessive heat?
Reece Goodall looks into the dangers of excessive heat and how we can keep ourselves safe to avoid heat exhaustion.
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Tokyo 2020: Charlotte Dujardin wins dressage bronze
Charlotte Dujardin has become Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympian after winning the bronze medal in the individual dressage event. She was denied a third successive Olympic title in the event by two German athletes – Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, who scored 91.732% on TSF Dalrea, and Isabell Werth, who holds...
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