221B Baker Street, London’s most underrated attraction?
Luke Chapman recounts his visit to 221B Baker Street, home to the world's most famous detective.
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Is Dominik Szoboszlai the answer to Liverpool’s midfield woes?
On 2 July, Liverpool announced the £60 million signing of Hungarian international Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig. It follows the saga of several big-money players that failed to arrive at Anfield in recent transfer windows, with the likes of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham favouring a move to the Santiago...
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Conservative MPs propose plan to reduce migration
A group of Conservative MPs has called on Rishi Sunak to drastically reduce migration to the UK. The plan calls for several measures, including scrapping temporary visa schemes for care workers, tightening restrictions on student visas, and capping the number of refugees accepted for resettlement in the UK. The New...
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Author out of the spotlight: the legacy of J.D. Salinger
Luke Chapman looks at the extraordinary legacy of one of America's finest writers.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: a bookshelf
The Boar Books presents its very own book list for Mental Health Awareness, inspired by our writers
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The tolls of TikTok: How the app is affecting our mental health
Luke Chapman draws on his personal experience to discuss the addictive nature of TikTok and its detrimental impact on mental health.
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Author spotlight – Matt Haig
Luke Chapman openly recounts how the works of Matt Haig helped him overcome his downward spiral.
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Report finds London Police institutionally homophobic, racist and misogynistic
A report by Baroness Louise Casey dubbed the ‘Casey Report’, has claimed that the Metropolitan Police, also known as the Met, is institutionally racist, misogynistic, and homophobic. The report raises several concerns about the culture and practices within the police force — which serves the Greater London area — and...
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‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’: an animated triumph
Luke Chapman looks at Charlie Mackesy's seminal work, exploring the remarkable journey of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse.
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University of Warwick among 90,000 students’ joint claim for COVID-19 disruption
Following the disruption of learning during Covid lockdowns and restrictions, approximately 90,000 university students are now taking legal action in a bid to get some of their tuition fees refunded.
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FA Cup Fourth Round: Wrexham magic, Arsenal out and a Liverpool disaster-class
The Fourth Round of the FA Cup promised us a set of fascinating fixtures. Spurs took a trip up to Preston, Manchester United hosted Championship side Reading while Liverpool took on Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton. All eyes were on Arsenal as the Premier League leaders faced Manchester City for the...
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The Boar in the literary world
Luke Chapman explores the figurehead of The Boar within literature
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