In the competitive market of game development, success is often measured by the size of a studio’s staff, or the complexity of the game’s cinematic universe. Yet, every so often, a project emerges that reminds the industry of a simpler truth: a great mechanic and a bit of humour can...
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The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has issued a warning that West Midlands Police could lose up to 80 officers following a ‘frustrating’ budget cut. The announced budget would cut £41 million from police funding in the West Midlands. In response, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has expressed “deep concern and frustration”. After years of austerity, the progress...
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In the shadow of the Rock of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory better known for its monkeys and Mediterranean sun, a man from the West Midlands struggles financially, mentally, and physically. Peter Rogers, 63, originally from Rugeley, is a former British soldier who served the United Kingdom for a decade....
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Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland on the south coast of Spain. It’s highlighted by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 metre high limestone mountain. Gibraltar is typically overlooked by UK university students when it comes to planning a trip, especially during winter, as highlighted by a friend...
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Two teenage asylum seekers from Afghanistan have each been given custodial sentences after abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa. Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, face potential deportation and were mandated to register as sex offenders after their sentencing at Warwick Crown Court on 8 December....
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A professor from Sheffield Hallam University was told to stop research into human rights abuses following pressure from China. In February 2025, Laura Murphy, one of the most well-known professors at the university, was ordered to cease her research project on forced labour and supply chains in China. Her research...
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In an age of budget travelling and backpacking across Europe, some may wonder; “Should I travel during winter?” Don’t worry, I have you covered. Travelling during winter can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can benefit from the affordable prices of not just flights, but accommodation too....
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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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It is undeniable that Call of Duty is not just one of the most influential franchises within the shooter genre, but also one of the most influential video games series of all time. For nearly two decades, the first-person shooter military video game series has dominated the market, with instalments...
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“Ludlow is probably the loveliest town in England with its hill of Georgian houses ascending from the river Teme” – John Betjeman, 1943 Sir John Betjeman, an influential figure in English poetry and architecture. Sir Betjeman made a claim that Ludlow “is probably the loveliest town in England”, and The...
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In recent years, a new community called ‘BookTok’ has emerged on the social media platform TikTok, a community that has reshaped the publishing industry and sparked a huge increase in new readers. BookTok is more than just a trend: it is a path for more people to discover reading as...
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A new social space, The Nook, has opened on campus, promising students a place to ‘pause’, ‘meet’, and ‘discover’ during busy days at university. The Nook, which was designed by the Student Experience Team, opened on 9 October in the Atrium Building of the Students’ Union, next to Curiositea...
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The University has strengthened its cooperation with China during a 10-day delegation visit led by the Vice-Chancellor, Stuart Croft. The visit to Beijing and Shanghai enhanced research and embraced the achievements of Warwick’s alumni as a continuation of Warwick’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Croft also met with executives from Fudan University...
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