Annie Carty

The Grammys 2025: fashion roundup

The Grammys are as much about fashion as they are about music, and this year’s red carpet did not disappoint. This year’s ceremony showcased a wide range of styles – some hits, some misses, and some that sparked intense debate. Possibly the most discussed outfit of the night was that...
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Posted Feb. 21, 2025

Curated Reads: Valentine’s Day

Last week, I compiled a list of the least romantic books I could find in a semblance of protest against Valentine’s Day. This week, however, I’m leaning into the love and embracing my inner hopeless romantic. Romantic comedies are one of my favourite and most-read genres, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed...
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Posted Feb. 15, 2025

Is 2025 the year for women’s sport?

2025 is set to be a defining moment for women’s sport in England, with three major tournaments showcasing the nation’s talent on the international stage. Whether this year sees iconic wins or heartbreaking defeats; the Lionesses, the Red Roses and the Women’s Cricket team are set to represent their country...
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Posted Feb. 11, 2025

No romance here

If you’re tired of love stories this February, I’ve curated a list of books with little to no romance for this week. This was a difficult task – I love a romantic comedy as much as the next person, and a lot of my favourite books do have a romance,...
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Posted Feb. 4, 2025

Curated reads: the best books of 2024

From the most-talked about to the ones that flew under the radar, this week I’m bringing a round-up of the best books released in 2024. As January comes to a close, I wanted to take a look back at some of the standout books from a year of excellent reads....
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Posted Jan. 27, 2025

Curated reads – Top Recommendations

Whether it’s a thriller, a thought-provoking romance, or a non-fiction read you’re after, there’ll be something here for anyone! Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Despite being better known for Gone Girl, it’s my opinion that Sharp Objects is Flynn’s best novel by a country mile. It’s dark and visceral, and one of the only...
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Posted Jan. 16, 2025

Curated reads: the art of gift giving

This week, I wanted to ease into the festive period. While it may be December, I didn’t want to jump straight to collating all the Christmas books I could find. Instead, I’m focusing on gift-giving (although I also completely endorse buying these books for yourself). I may be biased, seeing...
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Posted Dec. 6, 2024

Curated Reads: Cosy November

November is the month for cosiness. It’s comfort, in every sense of the word, from what you wear and eat, to what you read. This is the time where we chase out the colder, darker nights with childhood-favourite films or a new, darker mystery series. November, to me, is the month for...
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Posted Nov. 28, 2024

Nine Players Withdraw from Final England Squad before Tuchel Takeover

Ahead of the final international break of 2024, nine players have withdrawn from the England squad due to injury. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill, Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Jack Grealish, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale have all pulled out ahead...
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Posted Nov. 14, 2024

Is technology making sport boring?

With Wimbledon announcing that human line judges will no longer be used from next summer, conversations in sport have turned to the impact new technology has had. From the debut of the third umpire in Test cricket in 1992 to the more controversial video assistant referee (VAR) in football, is...
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Posted Oct. 26, 2024