The Number 1 bus service in Leamington is a rolling wonder: one part retirement community on wheels, one part community lifeline, one part bus, this local institution has to be seen to be believed. A spawn-in location for the most eccentric people you’ve ever met, every Leamingtonian should have a...
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Education experts have warned that a recent increase in mature student applications could be a warning sign for the poor state of the UK’s economy, rather than a positive response to recent policy changes. Recent government reforms have placed emphasis on lifelong learning, with plans to reform funding for adult...
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In 2024, President Claudia Sheinbaum was elected to office as the head of state of Mexico, the first female president of the country. To the people of Mexico, a country that is applauded for female representation across legislative bodies (approximately 50% in the Senate and 48% in the Chamber of...
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It was a dream North London Derby debut for Arsenal number 10 Eberechi Eze, who’s clinical first career hattrick earned him the match ball and his team a massive three points to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Following Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle at...
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Given the weekly nature of this esteemed column, I’m writing this article focused on GW15 in the midst of the mid-week GW14, as the Wednesday night fixtures are being played. There may have been some crucial developments between now and when you read this, and though the spirit of my...
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Construction work has begun on the Eternal Wall structure in Warwickshire, which is set to become the UK’s largest Christian monument upon its completion in 2028. The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer is being constructed near Coleshill in Warwickshire, between the M6 and M42. Work begun on the monument in...
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This summer, I eagerly awaited casting announcements for The Hunger Games: On Stage, on Instagram. On July 29, 2025, Mia Carragher was revealed to be playing Katniss. She commented, “I relate to her quite a lot. I think she’s very fearless but then she’s also got that nurturing quality about...
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Whether you don’t know where to get started with reading, or you want some new book recommendations based on your favourite shows, this is the perfect list to get started! This list matches five of your favourite TV shows to their bookish pairs! Stranger Things Stranger Things has been a...
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Since 1950, Basic Books has cultivated a reputation as a stalwart of intellectual prestige. Originating from a psychoanalyse book club in Greenwich Village, the Hachette Book Group member boasts a backlist of Sigmund Freud and Richard Feynman. The question is, does Basic Books deserve its intellectual prestige, and is it...
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Whether it’s the innate darkness that informs the backdrop of Squid Game or the alternating sensations of community and loneliness in Young Royals, international television is both enjoyable and insightful. Its rise over the past few years is refreshing, especially with restrictions such as the Covid-19 pandemic making travel near-impossible...
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Convincing the British audience to watch the NFL is already very difficult. I am sure this is likely because the game being called “American football” somehow feels like a personal insult, given that it shares the same name as our own European-originated “football” – from here onwards, it will be...
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On 27 November, Warwick District Council suspended the use of its account on the social media platform X, meaning it will no longer be updated with council news or be used to respond to questions. The news was confirmed by councillors after their latest Cabinet meeting, following speculation that the...
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“Jury trials are a fundamental part of our democratic settlement. Criminal trials without juries are a bad idea.” These are not my words, but a direct quote from David Lammy, then the Shadow Justice Secretary, in June 2020. And they are absolutely spot on. Lammy was right, even in the...
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