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Month: November 2020

Which? Study finds the best and worst masks on the UK market

With face masks becoming a government requirement earlier this year, it is surprising this study didn’t come sooner. However, last week the consumer’s association Which? published their guide to the best masks you can buy in UK. They also warned…

Spider-Verse swings onto Netflix- Is the film still underrated?

On the 2nd January 2019, I was dragged along to my local cinema for an experience I’ll never forget. On the cold winter’s morning, I rushed off to meet my friend and consequently watch Sony’s Spider-man Into the Spider-verse for…

Manchester University students protest against lockdown metal fences

Hundreds of students at the University of Manchester have been angered by the University’s latest measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Metal fences were put up around halls of residence on the Fallowfield campus on Thursday morning without…

More than ever democracy has proved to be crucial as people in the US fight for their right to have their vote counted

Just hours ago Biden took the lead in the Republican stronghold state Georgia and later today Pennsylvania, a state Trump claimed to win on election night. With former Vice President Joe Biden in the lead in Pennsylvania and 98% of…

Travellers breaking quarantine rules face no consequences

Heathrow and Gatwick are two airports that are receiving a major flow of visitors on a daily basis. However, compared to last year, Heathrow has seen a fall of 88% in passenger numbers. In addition to asking visitors outside the…

Magic mushroom season

In the lead up to Halloween and Christmas there is a small window for harvest that more and more thrill seekers are revering in, magic mushroom season. Before the first frost, and all across the UK, more and more people…

Polar Paddington arrives in Yorkshire

The world’s first British polar bear has been re-homed today. Three-year-old Hamish has been on a 400-mile journey across the UK from Northern Scotland to Yorkshire. Hamish was born and grew up in Scotland’s Highland Wildlife Park, and is one…

Covid-free corner

The best (or worst) part of the year has been dominated by coronavirus headlines. We understand how that can be quite overwhelming so we wanted to create a space where you could momentarily forget about all things Covid! Our reporter,…

Should the National Curriculum consider Britain’s Colonial Past as Compulsory?

Three select committees heard evidence yesterday regarding Black history in the National Curriculum after thousands demanded the British Government to decolonise the curriculum. This discussion was brought to the Government after a petition about cultural diversity in education was signed…

Shielders “absolutely terrified” because tighter restrictions haven’t been put in place by government

Many shielders are angry that the second national lockdown has not reinforced the rules of shielding. 2.2 million people who were categorised as “extremely clinically vulnerable” were advised by the government to shield, which means to isolate and reduce contact…