Artists surviving a year of lockdown
Museums, art galleries and theatres are just a few venues that have been closed for almost a year. Lockdown has affected artists across both visual and performative arts in different ways, with many struggling to reach a wider audience while…
Supermarket employee goes the extra mile
Food retailers have been the second front-line of the pandemic, working non-stop for the last year to keep the country well-fed and minimise the risk of transmission. Gavin Baker, an employee in the produce section of Hempstead Sainsbury’s, has been…
BAME communities urged to take the COVID-19 vaccine
A video campaign, including Prince Charles, urging ethnic minorities to take the COVID-19 vaccine was aired yesterday by British broadcasters. This comes as around 16.5 million people in the UK have been vaccinated with the first dose and a new…
Canterbury Cathedral cat steals the show once again
A famous cat that lives at Canterbury Cathedral has stolen the show once again in a live morning prayer. Tiger went viral last year after stealing milk from the Dean of Canterbury’s table during his virtual sermon Well he’s at…
Coronavirus boosts Veganuary sign-ups to record high
The Coronavirus has motivated a record number of people signing up for Veganuary in 2021. Veganuary, a charity which allows people to sign up on their website all year round for 31 days of vegan recipes and a free cookbook,…
Glastonbury festival cancelled for second year in a row
Yesterday Britain’s largest and most iconic festival Glastonbury announced it would be cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It adds on more heartache from the past year for music enthusiasts who saw Glastonbury…
UK big cat sightings on the rise during lockdown
The legend of British big cats has returned with a vigour since the UK entered a third national lockdown. People have been exploring the British countryside in the masses to escape and exercise, and subsequently since then, big cat sightings…
VALENTINES DAY IS COMING IS ONLINE DATING THE ONE?
Is FaceTime the new way to date? Valentines Day is close and the online dating world continues to be explored. Many individuals are flocking towards different dating apps and social media to try and create a connection with a ‘potential’…
ARE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVING SUPPORT DURING COVID 19?
University students now on their third lockdown are continuing to study from home with virtual lectures and little to no social experience. Many students are facing uncertainty causing mental health worries. Some students feel as though the Government and Universities…
What does Lockdown 2.0 mean for Churches this time around?
It has now been over a week since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced another lockdown for all households in England. Businesses have closed, restaurants have gone back to serving takeaways only and places of worship have shut their doors once…