The Snuts exhibit all the ingredients for great indie pop in Birmingham
Anna Bickerton reviews indie rock band, The Snuts, in Birmingham ahead of the release of their third album, Millennials
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The rise and fall of Purplebricks
Launched in 2014, Purplebricks’ online estate agent service stood apart from traditional estate agents. Offering just a flat fee for their services, the company was tipped to drastically disrupt the housing market as a newcomer. With this unique zero-commission pricing structure, they quickly became one of the best-known brands in...
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Celtic Tiger roars but the Emerald Isle stumbles: Is Ireland actually rich?
From the ‘sick man of Europe’ in the 1970s turned Celtic Tiger, the Republic of Ireland’s embrace of generous corporate tax laws and subsequent economic growth has captivated global audiences. Nonetheless, Irish public services and living standards don’t seem to reflect this supposed transformation. GDP per capita figures from the...
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The government’s guidance fails to protect gender questioning children
Promised in 2018, the Department for Education finally published guidance last month on how schools should approach transgender and gender-questioning pupils. The past year in particular has seen a flurry of news stories – some more embellished than others – on the services available to children questioning their gender, stoking...
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20,000 illegal vapes seized in Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Council has revealed that 19,600 illegal vapes have been seized from shops across the county in just 18 months, including a haul of 2,385 from just one shop in North Warwickshire. The vapes were confiscated by Trading Standards: a local government body that investigates illegal business practices. With...
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David Ford showcases loop pedal mastery in intimate and enjoyable night of folk
Anna Bickerton reviews David Ford's gig at Temperance in Leamington Spa on 6th December.
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New undergraduates to pay up to twice as much for a university education: What do the new Plan 5 loans mean for students?
In February, the Department for Education announced reforms to Student Finance England in the form of the new Plan 5 loans for undergraduates, with the aim of creating a system “fairer for taxpayers and for students”. It consists of a lengthy extension to the repayment period, and a lower threshold...
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Female Egyptian novelist wins Warwick literary award
Egyptian novelist Deena Mohamed has been awarded 2023’s Warwick Prize for Women in Translation for her graphic novel Shubeik Lubeik (Your Wish Is My Command), originally written in Arabic. Announced in a ceremony at The Shard in London on November 23, Mohamed’s work was selected from a shortlist of eight...
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The Boar’s albums of the year 2023
The Boar's picks for the best albums of the year of 2023.
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Harmonising Inclusivity: Transforming Live Music with Accessibility Initiatives
Anna Bickerton on accessibility in live music and how it can be improved
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