Indonesia has blocked Israeli gymnasts from competing at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, which is set to begin on Sunday, 19 October, amid outcry over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. The government’s decision to deny visas prevents Israeli athletes, including defending world floor champion and 2020 Olympic gold...
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Love it or hate it, Halloween certainly has a divisive quality. Many of you will already have staunch, stubborn views on the holiday. You should, however, be in the former camp, revelling in October’s thematic ornamentation and joyous activities, whether it be an adrenaline-pumping thriller or the simplistic pleasure of...
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Traditionally, the concept of culture shock at university applies to international students adapting to a whole new country, rather than just a new part of the country. Home students face similar struggles moving away to university, coming from the south or north of the United Kingdom to the beautiful Midlands,...
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Last Wednesday I visited Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter for the very first time to attend an event that would have turned my younger self green with envy. As a fan of the dance group Diversity since their impressive Britain’s Got Talent win in 2009, to say I was excited to...
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In mid-October, it was reported that several private film collections have been confirmed to hold missing episodes of Doctor Who, potentially bringing the current count down from 97. For many fans, this news will spark minor speculation as to what episodes may return soon. Perhaps it will be parts of...
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Amelia Farmer reviews The Royston Club's performance at the O2 Institute as part of their 'Songs For The Spine' Tour.
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British number one and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from her final two tournaments of the year, following consecutive first round exits in Wuhan and Ningbo. The 22-year-old has been battling with illness and injury over the past few weeks and has therefore opted to return to...
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Warwickshire, a county currently made up of six local councils, could be merged into one single authority – despite residents backing calls for a reshuffle into two ‘North’ and ‘South’ areas. The current system sees six separate autonomous councils, each responsible for services such as healthcare and education, operating in...
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With five races in the calendar to go, the Singapore Grand Prix saw heightened tensions as the street circuit concluded the Constructors’ Championship and marked the nearing end of the Drivers’ Championship. Qualifying for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix saw George Russell take pole position, ahead of Max Verstappen, who...
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Representing around 12,000 people across the UK, more than 400 podcasting and audio businesses have signed an open letter to MP Lisa Nandy (the Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport) calling for urgent government recognition of podcasting and audio as a core Creative Industry. Issued by AudioUK, the...
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Over 14 centuries after Saint Augustine was consecrated in 597 AD, Canterbury now has its first female archbishop. The appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury was announced earlier this month, marking a significant moment in the Church of England’s recent history. Unsurprisingly, the majority of...
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You can’t deny that, at some point or another, we’ve all craved a cookie. Whether it’s stuffing a freshly baked chocolate chip in your mouth while rushing to a lecture, or indulging in a rich, triple-chocolate salted caramel cookie after a long night out, there is something deeply satisfying, perhaps...
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Max Wild discusses how Thatcher affected the UK economy, and whether we still live in 'Thatcher's Britain'
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