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Month: May 2021

Misinformation is a bigger problem than fake news says expert

A misinformation expert says that people should stop using the term fake news. First Draft is an organisation that aims to protect communities from harmful misinformation. Laura Garcia, their training and support manager, said: “The more we keep using the…

Protests to continue over Israel-Palestine conflict, despite ceasefire

Protests are continuing across the UK in support of Palestine, after the continuing violence in Gaza. It is estimated that over 200,000 people have joined the protests in the UK over the past few weeks, highlighting the importance of support…

LGBT panel broke down over Gender Recognition Act ‘disagreement’

Equalities Minister Liz Truss has admitted that ‘disagreements’ over the Gender Recognition Act were to blame for the closure of the governments’ LGBT advisory panel. Members of the LGBT advisory board resigned as they felt the minister and Kemi Badenoch…

How will Harambe’s legacy affect the future of gorilla conservation?

It has been five years since Harambe, a 17-year old western lowland gorilla, was tragically shot dead at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio. His death prompted countless conservationists and animal lovers to call for greater measures to be taken to…

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….

Easing of restrictions sees weddings return

For over a year, the nation paid close attention to every government announcement about what we can or cannot do in a Covid world. But after the latest easing of restrictions on Monday giving us hope to the end of…

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…

Chatham festival revives forgotten highstreet

Behind a small, unassuming building in Chatham is a huge project designed to give people of all ages and abilities the space to create art. Wendy Daws is co-founder of the Mess Room and has 16 years under her belt…