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The ‘Not-so-beautiful Game’
As a nation, we look forward to the evenings that we can spend watching England play in a major tournament. Whether it is fans visiting their local beer garden with mates, or staying in and watching it with their family, everyone seems to rally together. This is...
Theatre review : Delicate
We are all one, and we all have this in common: we are all delicate. Our delicacy, pain and growth unites us, and we share it not only with each other but with our most precious possession, planet earth. Extraordinary Bodies portray this relationship beautifully and...
UK Border Chaos as nationwide “IT Glitch” hits border systems
Image: PA A “nationwide issue” with Border Force e-gates has caused significant disruption at airports across the country. Images and footage shared on social media on Tuesday evening appeared to show long queues forming at the gates, which scan passports, in London’s...
State involvement in MoD cyber attack cannot be ruled out, Grant Shapps says
Image: PA The Defence Secretary said there is evidence of ‘potential failings’ of the contractor behind the hacked payroll system, named as SSCL in Parliament. Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber-attack on the Ministry of Defence...
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How has the cost-of-living crisis been affecting students?
The cost-of-living crisis has affected everyone around the UK as we see prices of almost everything shotting up over the last year. This has particularly impacted people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The House of Commons Library posted on their website that...
Joshua Wants Title Fight
Antony Joshua is set to fight Otto Wallen in Riyadh next month, but speculation has arisen of a potential fight with Deontay Wilder, who fights Joseph Parker in the same event, if the two both win on December 23rd. A victory against Wilder could put Joshua at the...
Quality of Referees in Women’s Football
There have long been questions raised by players, managers and fans around the quality of referees within the women’s game. These came to fruition again last night after controversy in the Champions League last night. Chelsea started their last Champions League...
Chelsea and Manchester City settle for a draw after an exhilarating match
Chelsea and Manchester City put on a thrilling show at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, and while the conditions were difficult, both teams fought through it and grabbed a point each, with the match ending 4-4. The game started off as most people might have predicted,...
Fungi disaster could cause serious issues in halls
Clark halls residents have claimed that their flats may become “untenable” after a student has been forced to move out due to their out-of-control fungus flatmate. The Sports coaching and PE student had complained about the mould in his room numerous times before a...
FC Kobenhavn Stun Manchester United
FC Kobenhavn Stun Manchester United FC Kobenhavn played out a shocking 4-3 victory in the Champions League against a lacklustre Manchester United side. The Danish side fought hard in front of 36,000 ecstatic home fans in the Parken Stadium. United were 2-0 up after...
Bianca Bustamante makes Formula 1 history
Bianca Bustamante makes history after becoming the first female driver to sign with F1 team McLaren. The 18-year-old made huge improvements to the involvement of women in motorsport after the tragic downfall of the W Series. Bustamante was well known for competing in...
UFC 294 – Alexander Volkanovski Mental Health Struggles
Alexander Volkanovski has opened up about his mental health struggles following his defeat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, after taking the fight on 12 days notice. It was a tough fight to prepare for considering he was up against the Lightweight Champion...
Not a Laughing Matter!
New laws that will see users and suppliers of ‘laughing gas’ fined or potentially imprisoned for up to 14 years officially came into effect today. The new legislation that brands the substance a Class C drug enforces an ‘unlimited fine’ on those who are found in...
‘Despicable’ con artist couple left elderly parents with just 28p in their bank account after son stole £117,000 to fund luxury lifestyle.
‘Greedy’ son Gary Mansell and his wife Diane Mansell have been jailed for defrauding their elderly parents out of £117,000 to splurge on expensive holidays, cosmetic dental work and home improvements. The pair were arrested and placed on bail before being sentenced on...
Suella Braverman accuses police of double standards
Suella Braverman has been condemned for accusing the Metropolitan Police of applying “double standards” to protests. The Home Secretary, writing a brazen article in The Times, claimed aggressive right-wing protestors were “rightly met with a stern response”, while...
Plymouth City Patriots vs Caledonia Gladiators
Unfortunate Friday For The Plymouth City Patriots Plymouth City Patriots took on the Caledonia Gladiators Friday night at Plymouth Pavilion stadium however weren’t Plymouths night. The Gladiators were able to take the win in a 10-point game, ending at 82-72. This was...
England Squad Announced for Women’s World Cup 2023
The Story England Women’s manager Sarina Weigman has named her 23 player squad for the 2023 World Cup. The squad sees Lauren James and Katie Robinson selected for their first major tournament. It sees the return of Bethany England, who has scored 13 goals in seven...
50 days until the Women’s World Cup
With International squads beginning to be announced, the Women’s World Cup 2023 is veering ever closer. There are only 50 days until kick off in Auckland on 20th July. The tournament is set to be the most watched and highest attended in history. Ticket sales have...
Four-midable Chelsea Win WSL Title
Chelsea secured their fourth consecutive Women’s Super League title after winning 3-0 at Reading on Saturday. It is their seventh title in just four years and Manager Emma Hayes’ 13th title in 11 years at Chelsea. A Sam Kerr brace and assist to Guro Reiten, meant...
My Premier League Team of the Season
The 2022/2023 Premier League season has been one of the most exciting in recent times. With an intense relegation battle which could see some of the big names in the league facing the drop. To seeing the likes of Newcastle, Brighton and Aston Villa fighting amongst...
A red signal for Great British Railways: the biggest reform to UK rail in 30 years axed by PM
The largest reform of the UK’s railways since privatisation in the 1990s has been shelved by the government, The Times reports. The plans were announced by the former Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, in 2021, with the intention of fixing the fragmented nature of the...
Family Tree at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★★★ I will admit, before entering The Drum theatre to see Family Tree; I had no idea who Henrietta Lacks was, nor the legacy that she’s passed on through years of medicinal science. Left uncredited in our history books, her cells form the basis of the most important...
Stop Trying To Be Fantastic
STOP TRYING TO BE FANTASTIC – MOLLY NAYLOR – DRUM THEATRE 5th May 2023 Produced in association with Inn Crowd Co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre Supported with funding from Arts Council England Norwich Theatre 19th May 2023 2Northdown, London King’s...