Makaton gave Julie Morgan’s seven-year-old daughter Poppy a voice; now she is determined to help others discover it’s value.
Despite council pledges for significant improvements, the plans for new housing and shops have not found favour with everyone.
Building your dreams: A day at Bubble Con
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At Bubble’s London conference, I was surrounded by founders and dreamers who proved you don’t need to code to create something real, just curiosity and a few drags and drops.
How have these blue and white paperbacks become the ultimate accessory for the intellectually inclined?
United by love for the game, female fans are demanding that the sport finally be safe for everyone
In the face of Corsica’s closure, students are discovering that endings however unexpected can spark new beginnings
The motherhood recession
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Why some women don’t want to have kids in their 20s, or ever.
Brands are increasingly using political messaging to appeal to ethical consumers. But as campaigns grow more visible, so do accusations of performative activism and consumer fatigue
Living with chronic pain, Laura turned to gardening at her local allotment and discovered how working outdoors could strengthen her body and calm her mind.
The business of desire: Why romance sells
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From Jane Austen to Wattpad, romance is the most popular genre worldwide, particularly among women. But what does its global dominance say about the emotional economies we inhabit?