The Celtic cultures of northwestern Europe, spread across Ireland, Britain, and France, have long histories with rich folklore and mythology that have inspired many tales across the years, recently being used as the foundation for many fantasy novels. Some stories use figures and events in Celtic mythology as basic inspiration...
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Europe’s train routes are considered by many to be some of the best in the world, from the bustling London underground to the rural northernmost Scandinavian lines. But over history, with the construction of such an extensive network, certain sections have inevitably fallen into disuse and been abandoned. While many...
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Initial work on a new project set to rejuvenate Coventry City Centre is finally underway, over eight years after the development was first announced. The City Centre South development, located in the areas of City Arcade, Bull Yard, and Market Way, promises to bring brand new shops, restaurants, car parks,...
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Concerts are considered by many to be the premier event of following a musical artist. The experience of seeing and hearing your favourite singer or band live, along with the atmosphere of being surrounded by hundreds to thousands of like-minded people, is often an unparalleled experience. But a performance can...
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Book prices have recently become unachievable for many people, especially students. Waterstones, beloved for its aesthetic but infamous for its price tags, charges approximately £8-£10 for a paperback and around £20 for most hardbacks. These prices can add up quickly, especially for people who read multiple books a month, to...
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On 28 February 2024, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III used his phone to message an AI chatbot. He told the chatbot that he loved it and wanted to come home to it, which the character encouraged, replying: “Please do, my sweet king.” Shortly after, he picked up his father’s gun and...
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Recent years have seen a significant increase in book sales and the success of bookshops, from small-town independent retailers to large chains such as Waterstones and WHSmith. The Booksellers Association reported an increase of almost 200 member stores across the country in the past six years, a huge growth in...
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