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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Many people journal, but how many of those journals become books? In my Senior Year of high school back in Erbil, Iraq, I began journaling my Senior Year, after my friend suggested it. It was meant to be a short-lived habit, something to stop once exams approached; however, I carried...
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A new on-campus safety app, which can connect students and staff directly to the Community Safety Team, has been launched to boost safety at the University. The SafeZone app, which has already been rolled out at other universities across the country, including the University of Manchester and UCL, intends to...
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UK university students risk going to jail if they express support for the proscribed group Palestine Action, the former government advisor on political violence and disruption has warned. Lord Walney, a former British government independent adviser, said that vice-chancellors should alert students to the the penalties that could be incurred...
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Mohammed Durnion, 42, has been charged with the murder of Reanne Coulson after a body, thought to be that of Ms Coulson, was found in Binley Woods. He appeared before Coventry Magistrates’ Court on 28 June, and was detained in custody ahead of a hearing at Warwick Crown Court on...
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