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…
Women fear vaccine effect on pregnancies and fertility
As the age groups being offered the coronavirus jab are getting younger, couples across the country want more details on the impacts of the vaccine on pregnancies and whether there are many long term implications. Although the jab to protect…
New Amazon warehouse in Dartford creates over a thousand new jobs
Amazon creates 1300 new jobs in Kent with the new mega warehouse in Dartford. The warehouse is set to be one of the largest in Europe and is estimated to open this summer and boost the surrounding area’s economy.
Sexual assault at Canterbury campus “brushed under the carpet”
Women from 15 universities have signed a letter calling for a mandatory policy for dealing with sexual assault allegations in universities. Many of the women said their allegations of sexual assault were mishandled or ignored by their universities. No specific…
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…
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…
Schools across UK prepare for possible return on 8th March
With Wales announcing that primary school pupils will be returning on Monday, schools across the UK are preparing to return to classroom as soon as the 8th of March. Kent MPs have been urging the government to prioritise teachers for…
Health workers appeal for better PPE in open letter to the Prime Minister
Health organisations across the UK have written a letter to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calling for better PPE provisions in hospitals. Personal Protective Equipment has been at the centre of controversy throughout the pandemic, but health care workers say…
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