The digital paradox of Sally Rooney
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Sally Rooney often gets labelled as the literary voice of the millennial generation. But are her soaring sales purely down to her writing alone or are there bigger cultural factors at play?
Should all schools consider banning smartphones?
6 Mins read
As concerns around how children use social media have caught the attention of many schools, we meet one head teacher who has banned smartphones.
Is London's nightlife on life support?
5 Mins read
London’s night scene is becoming known as the worst in the country. What can it take from other cities to revive it before it dies?
The quest to define 'Black British'
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We explore how this demographic is evolving through second and third-generation Caribbean and African children and how they balance their “dual” identity and interactions with their native country.
RuPaul’s DragCon made its way back to the UK for a booming Friday and Saturday at the ExCel in London but in the shadow of The Vivienne’s death, was the convention able to meet expectations?
Banned or blamed: The impact of the XL Bully ban
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We investigate the recent ban on XL Bully dogs in the UK, exploring its effectiveness and public reaction amidst ongoing attacks.
How dumped e-bikes are blocking pavements across the capital, turning them into dangerous obstacle courses for disabled people.
Plastic pieces of treasure
5 Mins read
“One man’s trash is another’s treasure,” for Flora Blathwayt, plastic waste found on the River Thames is her treasure.
How can TfL make women feel safer?
1 Mins read
London’s iconic transport network is a vital part of the city’s pulse, but it’s also a space where many women feel unsafe.
The societies have long been a cornerstone of university life in London, providing cultural connection, support, and community for Black students. But why are these societies fluctuating year by year, and are they still necessary?