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Kent’s World Championship dancers may have to compete virtually

With the new government lockdown starting this week, many businesses in Kent are being forced to close their doors for the second time this year. This also means that dance studios across the county will have to put their training…

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…

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…

People with special educational needs suffer mental health problems during Covid

The disruption of routine presented by the coronavirus has exacerbated the anxiety level of people with special educational needs (SEN), Invicta News has learned. SEN students, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), have found the chaos during the pandemic…

Rochester art exhibition done by visually impaired suspended due to Covid

An exhibition showcasing artwork produced by visually impaired people during the last lockdown is now facing being closed down again. Out of Sight not Out of Mind, displayed at the Rochester Art Gallery, is a collection of various kinds of…

Life in lockdown 2.0 – how is isolation affecting our mental health?

(trigger warning – eating disorder) Today the British public is waking up to their second day in lockdown and the thought of spending a month like this has left many people in a state of anxiety. Demand for advice and…

The love triangle – pandemics, working from home and casual wear

Just as more classical and chic styles for dressing up were coming back, a pandemic hit society. Suits and dresses had to take a step back as more attention was given to neutral-colored lounge and streetwear. This year, consumers sought…

As Leicester nears 30 weeks in lockdown, locals and MPs grow angry at the government response

As the city of Leicester fast approaches it’s 30th week in lockdown, locals are struggling to comprehend why it is taking the government so long to take control of the situation. A local lockdown was enforced on Leicester on 30…