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Could LSD be the next big mental health treatment?

Last week BBC2 aired a documentary following Imperial College London’s clinical drug trial into the use of psychedelics for mental health. The university’s study found that hallucinogenic compounds lowered depression more quickly and in greater strength than a leading antidepressant….

2021 Festival lineups are unacceptable says diversity consultant

With restrictions easing, more and more festivals are announcing their line-ups to make up for the lack of live performances in the last year. Yet these events have been criticised for their lack of gender diversity. The Guardian analysed 31…

White Stork chicks hatch at The Wildwood Trust as part of conservation programme

For many the White Stork is an iconic bird known for being the bearer of babies. But now, they’ve had little chicks of their own at The Wildwood Trust in Herne Bay and visitors have been travelling miles to catch…

Art auction raises £15,000 to restore historic monument in Rochester

Saving the Bishop’s Gate in Rochester would cost £50,000. It has been standing near Britain’s second oldest cathedral since the 12th century. Falling apart now, the Rochester Cathedral Trust organised an auction looking to raise funds to get it repaired….

Music: A lifeline for 2021

(Article not to be assessed for news-day) With a growing mental health crisis caused by continuing quarantines, music is playing an ever-increasing role in our society. These are the stories of what music means to people today. “Three years ago,…

Aviation industry has suffered the “worst year in the history of air travel”, according to the International Air Traffic Association

Covid-19 has changed so much of our ‘normal’ lives. Industries like entertainment, catering and hospitality has suffered from this change. One industry that has been affected considerably worse globally is the aviation industry. All around the world planes are grounded…

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…

Polish Woman’s Strike continues to protest against the near-total ban on abortions

Just last week one of the Women’s Strike leaders was charged with criminal felonies, which, if she is sentenced, could lead to larger protests as it would no longer be just about abortion laws, but also about freedom of speech,…

What is numerology and why did it gain popularity?

Numerology is just one of the many new-age alternative therapies in an era where spirituality is a business.  But the debate on whether numerology can be considered a science continues.  With almost a year in lockdown and mercury in retrograde, spiritual…

The Tracey Beakers of our world say you can be successful after life in care

Following a week of rave reviews, the second episode of My Mum: Tracey Beaker is set to return to the small screen tonight.  The three-part series is a spin off of the well known Tracey Beaker and Dumping Ground series. …