Earlier this month, Manchester United announced their plans to construct a brand new stadium, aptly named New Trafford, as the “centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area.” In recent times, the club’s historic Old Trafford venue has been subject to safety concerns and ridicule online, with videos circulating...
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Joshua Keeble and Lucy Gibbons comment on the recently announced Glastonbury line up.
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Severn Trent Water is building a new “mega tank” near Coventry which will help to prevent sewage from ending up in rivers during periods of high rainfall. The development, which will be large enough to store four million litres of water, will function by capturing combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that...
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Having just hit the halfway mark on my year abroad in Sweden, I have had a lot of time to reflect on my experience so far. From the cultural differences to the drastic changes in weather, these last six months have brought about a range of lifestyle changes for me....
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Cianan Sheekey explains Starmer's difficult role in the delicate balancing act with the US over international politics and trade.
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Sold to Amazon in 2013, Goodreads has an estimated 150 million users. In comparison, The StoryGraph has just 3.8 million. But in my opinion, it’s the far-superior platform. On an ethical level, Goodreads’ ownership by Amazon can be concerning, but the truly frightening thing is the god-awful interface you’re immediately...
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Imagine seeing yourself in the mirror for the first time. Imagine learning the alphabet for the first time. Imagine hearing music for the first time. You can’t, can you? Imagine living in an underground bunker with 39 other women, with no knowledge of the outside world, guarded by men who...
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In my opinion, the most recent Nobel Prize in Literature was a long time coming. After endless critical acclaim and countless awards, Kang finally received the highest award that literature has to offer. From her cult classic The Vegetarian, to more recent endeavours such as Greek Lessons, Kang explores real...
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Born in the Latin Quarter of Paris 1821, Charles Baudelaire has been declared one of the first modern poets. His connection with the Parisian setting became apparent in his youth. Despite formally studying law, Baudelaire devoted himself to the literary arts and the joys of Paris. His early adult years...
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Undeniably, social media trends govern the norm. What is ‘in’ and ‘out’ dictate the products we buy, the conversations we have, and the people we surround ourselves with. While trends are fun and relatable, we should question, is this outlook on life beneficial? A common topic of discussion both on...
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Just before 10 o’clock on the evening of Friday 7 March, referee James Bell called time on an appalling game of Championship football between Norwich City and Oxford United at Carrow Road, the final score one apiece. Yet, for me, the evening was still young. I was not making the...
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A recent report has revealed a significant increase in the volume of students in conflict-affected regions participating in courses run by UK universities. The newly-published report by the British Council aimed to explore UK involvement in international Higher Education Partnerships (HEPs), analysing what our educational institutions could do to further...
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In continuation with my previous article, and to further celebrate Women’s History Month, I want to use this platform to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions that women have made to the fashion industry. The impact of Westwood and other designers, such as Mary Quant, was fostered by the work...
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