COP24 – Moment of action on climate change
Governments are meeting in Katowice, Poland until the 14 December for the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24), where they plan to put in practice what was agreed in Paris in 2015. It is ‘the…
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Oh my God: is religion relevant to young people?
God save the Queen and God bless America – God is a figure that is nowhere but everywhere at the same time. But that is slowly changing in the UK as it increasingly becomes more secular….
17 million seconds to Mars
Insight into whether Mars will become our new home is underway! Humanity is a step closer to discovering its mysteries through their InSight mission. Nearly a century ago man made their fist steps on the Moon…
A run to remember – The London Red Run takes over Victoria Park
Nearly 1,200 people came down to Victoria Park for Red Run on World AIDS Day . The event raised over £130,000 for local and international charities. Runners came around 11 am for registration and the…
Why are there still gender pay gaps in 2018?
On average women are paid 20 per cent less than men across the world, according to a new study by the International Labour Organisation. In such progressive times – the gender pay gap is an…
Saying goodbye to Playboy bunnies (in print)
More than half a century ago, the very first issue of Playboy magazine was published, with iconic actress Marilyn Monroe on the cover. It was left undated by Hugh Hefner because he feared it might…
Have we become accustomed to the F word on TV?
Before 1 December, 1976, the word “fuck” had only been broadcasted twice in the history of British television. On this day 42 years ago the punk band Sex Pistols appeared last minute on Bill Grundy’s…
VoL shines a light on youth homelessness
A survey in England has shone a light on young people who are increasingly in demand of homelessness services. Homeless Link released a report that shows 4,981 young people living with no home. The Voice…
The plague of the 21st Century: Looking back at the fight against AIDS
It’s been 30 years since the first World’s AIDS Day. Since then, there have been medical advancements and education available about AIDS and HIV that have changed its perception. Before, HIV was to receive a death sentence.The…
Hello, Is it memes you’re looking for?
Critics warn that the proposed copyright directive will hamper down on the creativity of the internet. The Voice of London boiled down the basics in the graphic below. See also: Is the death of…