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Review: The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum

Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has been one of my favourite books for years, so I jumped at the chance to watch it at the London Coliseum. Directed by Marc Bruni, this musical adaptation did a fantastic job of capturing the emotional turmoil which lies at the heart of the...
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By , Aug. 22, 2025

Cianan’s Column: No need to panic ahead of FPL GW2

Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Thousands, if not millions, of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players are feeling jittery following the conclusion of the first gameweek, the point in the Fantasy season where it’s easiest to feel like you’ve made mistakes, whether you suffered a harrowing one-pointer with Frimpong, missed...
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By , Aug. 22, 2025

Plans for new 1,000-bed student accommodation approved, despite ‘high vacancy rates’ nearby

Plans for a new 1,000-bed student accommodation property in Westwood Business Park have been given the go-ahead, despite other accommodation in the area having “high vacancy rates”. Units in the Mercia Business Village, located in Westwood Business Park, will be demolished to make space for the new accommodation. Developer Skybridge...
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By , Aug. 21, 2025

Should we send Coventry to Coventry?

The famous phrase ‘send to Coventry’ means to ignore and ostracise someone as punishment. It likely originates from the English Civil War, when many Royalist captives were held prisoner in the infamous Parliamentarian stronghold of Coventry. Over the years, this saying has been reinforced by the popular opinion that Coventry...
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By , Aug. 20, 2025