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…
New Zealand legalises assisted dying. Why can’t the UK?
New Zealand has become the most recent country to legalise euthanasia, after 65% of the population voted to allow the procedure to take place for those with a terminal illness. The support for assisted dying around the world has become…
Lockdown 2.0 in Kent
Almost two million residents living in Kent will be expected to stay home as much as possible from today. The new government restrictions came into force at midnight, meaning that restaurants, pubs and all non-essential businesses have to close in…
World Vegan Day: Five vegan places to eat in Kent
As the environment steadily marching towards a tipping point, concerns around the globe have prompted a boom in veganism in recent years. According to The Vegan Society, in the UK there were 600,000 vegans in 2019 and the number had…
Rainham café brings new Eco-Scheme to the High Street
Independent café Nutmegs Patisserie in Rainham has recently introduced a whole range of new measures in a bid to become more environmentally friendly. This comes just months after an “Eco-Refill” station was set up minutes away. The two businesses have…
Animal sanctuary searching for new home
An animal rescue charity has made a plea for help finding a new home as it battles to avoid having to close. Happy Pants Ranch future is in jeopardy after a divorce dispute is forcing the sanctuary to move from…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, two years on
Two years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on their first Royal tour of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. They followed in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, who also completed their first Royal tour…
Secret nightlife in the age of a worldwide pandemic
With a second wave invading Europe, stricter restrictions and new governmental rules, nightlife across Europe continues to exist in secret. After Emmanuel Macron announced a new curfew of 9 p.m in the French capital and other student populated cities, people…
Foodbanks struggle to meet demand on World Food Day
Each year on the 16 October the world celebrates and reflects on World Food Day, a day that aims to raise awareness for hunger and sustainable food sources. With the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation, food hunger has worsened according…
Petition for Ashford Brexit Lorry Park to be named after Nigel Farage
A Brexit lorry park in Ashford is set to be ready for the transition period in December, after four months of work have already taken place. Residents of the area have raised concerns over the impact of this on the…