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In the modest but charming arena of Leamington’s Loft Theatre, the story of a plucky underdog Rugby League team played out. The local troupe were tasked with presenting John Godber’s 1984 play Up ‘n’ Under. The production begins with a cast member cheekily poking his head out from the theatre’s...
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As part of this theatre season, the National Theatre is host to the West End – and European – premiere of musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are. Directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, the production transferred from its world premiere position off-Broadway in 2023, during...
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A bear, an elephant, a book, and an atom: not the set-up to a bar joke, but features of a crest unveiled today as the University of Warwick’s new logo for its 60th anniversary. The “evolved brand” was unveiled in an exhibition held in Warwick Arts Centre’s Helen Martin Studio,...
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With the expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup, the transfer window opened on June 1 to accommodate participating clubs who wanted to sign players for the tournament. This change has effectively split the transfer window into two distinct phases, the first which ended on the June 1o, and the...
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Naomi Pandey recommends seven songs to start a perfect summer playlist.
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In celebration of Pride Month and following the supreme court ruling which excludes trans women from the legal definition of a woman, it is more important than ever to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. The mainstream has seen a rise in LGBTQ+ artists in recent years; notably, Chappel Roan...
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Since LGBTQIA+ Pride month (June) has been celebrated globally with annual Pride parades, drag queens have graced the streets of their hometowns with their fabulous and regal presence. From their outrageous fashion to their punny stage names, nowhere appreciates the camp humour of a drag queen more than generations of...
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Universities UK (UUK) has published a new report insisting on a myriad of different cooperative measures, intended to aid the economic survival of Britain’s higher education institutions. The publication, entitled ‘Towards a new era of collaboration’, provides several policy suggestions to address the academic sector’s dire financial situation. Sir Nigel...
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The University of Cambridge’s King’s College stated it will cut its financial ties with defence firms that are “involved in activities generally recognised as illegal or contravening global norms, such as occupation”. It also plans to cuts ties with companies that “produce military and nuclear weapons”, citing concerns around...
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The number of Russian admissions for study in the UK has hit a record low, with an increasingly hostile climate towards Russians and higher visa refusal rates contributing to this decline. According to newly released Home Office statistics, only 1,275 Russian applicants were granted study or study-related visas between March...
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It’s time to start shaking those salads again — and honestly, I’m not complaining. Who wants to faff with a hob when the weather is basically tropical? Whether they’re part of your picky bits dinner, sitting next to a BBQ, or just something chilled to grab from the fridge between...
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On 1 June, the long-awaited disposable vape ban came into effect in the UK, with the aim of reducing their environmental impact and detrimental effect on public health. The ban was introduced as a result of the “devastating impact on our environment and biodiversity” of disposable vape products, as well...
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As someone who has always been an avid reader, could never choose a single favourite book, and loves to try a bit of every genre, I find that, on the surface, the book market today seems oversaturated with books that look the same. These seem to use the same buzzwords...
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