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A fashion superstar has fallen at age 41

Tonight, for most fashion lovers, is undoubtedly another huge loss for the fashion industry following the death of Karl Lagerfeld in early 2019. LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing…




20 years after Damilola Taylor’s killing

Schoolboy Damilola Taylor was killed in Peckham twenty years ago. A gang-related crime that took six years and three trials for brothers Ricky and Danny Preddie to be convicted of manslaughter in 2006.  This year…


Not your usual Black Friday

Black Friday is finally here, but as with most things this year it’s not necessarily what you’d expect. This Cyber weekend doesn’t have to be just another excuse to replenish your wardrobe or buy the…


Sudbury Hill station: teenager gunned down

A teenager, who is yet to be named, was shot outside of Sudbury Hill Station, at around 6:40pm on 18 November 2020. The victim is in hospital but his condition has been declared not life-threatening…





Cummings has left Downing Street for the last time

Dominic Cummings has left his job as senior advisor to the prime minister.  Downing Street sources made the claim on Thursday night that Cummings was to quit. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed Mr Cummings’ departure…













Palm oil: The global killer

Doubtlessly, the palm oil demand has surged in recent years. From soap to soup, almost everything in your home contains palm oil. The oil is plant-based, therefore, it’s seen as healthy and vegan but is…



Regret-ink it?

Body art has become progressively popular over the past years, but as the number of people getting tattoos increase, the ones regretting it do not fall behind. Nowadays, tattoos are perceived as a form of…






Under The Influence: Behind the Scenes of SulsWorld

Voice of London spends the day behind the scenes of SulsWorld, finding out what it takes to make it in the world of blogging.  [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ_jx2Hdwxc] ‘What mark will you leave on the world?’ is…




Tick-Tock, Christmas is around the block

Are you already in a Christmas mood? With less than a month till New Year, people’s hearts and souls are little by little fulfiling with excitement and joy. The atmosphere is magical, decorations hanging around…


Ariana Grande Breaks YouTube

Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ video is breaking records as YouTube’s most-watched video in the first 24 hours.  Since its release (November 30), it also smashed YouTube’s record for most-viewed video using YouTube’s Premiere scheduling…









Hungry Britain or nah?

Is there a threat to the food supplies if UK crashes out of the EU without a deal? With only 128 days to go until Britain leaves the European Union, the proposed Brexit deal still…







What the freak is wrong with FreakShakes?

We may lose freak shakes this Sugar Awareness week (12th-18th November).  During the week charity ‘Action on Sugar’ discussed the future of sugar and calorie reduction. As this year’s theme is ‘Eating out’, their first…



Victoria’s Secret CEO resigns

The CEO of lingerie giant, Victoria’s Secret, has resigned. Jan Singer joined Victoria’s Secret back in 2016, and her resignation is reportedly related to a drop in sales. This comes after company president Ed Razek’s…




Free doughnuts in central London today

Friday night treat anyone? Well, you can pick up a free doughnut on your way home today. Doughnut Time and Deliveroo are giving away thousands of the sweet treats from 5pm outside Euston, Waterloo and…




Fury on Regent Street

Animal rights activists are demonstrating at the Canada Goose store on Regent Street every weekend until it closes down. Since November of last year, animal rights activists have been demonstrating at Canada Goose on Regent…





Can money buy you a modelling career?

The Oxford English dictionary defines nepotism as “The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.” (From Left: Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen & Christy Turlington)…







Balmain Returns To Couture

At WWD’s Retail & Apparel CEO summit, creative director Oliver Rousteing announced that for the first time in 16 years Balmain is returning to couture. The Balmain Army is planned to march into the Paris…




The Body-snatcher is ready to go to War

Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora will resume their heavyweight British rivalry in a rematch on December 22nd held at London’s O2 Arena. The London-based duo will clash in the capital just over two years since their…




Ryanair raises hand luggage costs again

As of November 1st, Ryanair’s hand luggage policy has changed for the second time this year in order to reduce delayed flights. A statement on the airline’s website read: “Main benefits of this new policy…



Sports minister resigns over betting machine row

Sports minister Tracey Crouch has resigned from government following delays on a cap for stakes on fixed odds betting machines. Chancellor Phillip Hammond announced in his budget on Monday that the policy to limit the…



South Western Rail strike threatens Twickenham travel

Fans planning on attending England’s first autumn international against South Africa have been told to allow extra time for their journeys owing to industrial action on South Western Rail. Saturday’s strike is the first of…


UFC is coming to London in March 2019

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has secured the O2 Arena for a Fight Night event on the 16thof March. The UFC last came to London in March 2018, when Fight Night 127 was held in the…







Africa on the Square 2018

Africa is celebrating its culture, food and music on Trafalgar Square. With over 25,000 people visiting last year, on 27 October, this is their fourth time bringing Black History Month to an amazing close in…




The student guide to white wine

I know I’m not the only who has said that “Wine tastes like vinegar.” But that all changed when I went to Wanderlust Wine Over Water Festival, a wine tasting on the River Thames. With…






Rooftops to visit this winter

The idea of sitting outside in the cold that is London during winter seems horrible, but with the right setting, good food and appropriate heating, these rooftops are the best places to be this coming…




Does size matter?

In the UK, fashion is a  multi-billion pound industry, but it doesn’t come without its problems. Sizing has come under scrutiny recently, with shops being slammed on Twitter for making their clothes so much smaller than…





Five tips for student commuters

Every Londoner knows the struggle of commuting in and out of the city every day. Whether you are going to work or university, it can be a dreadful experience to be stuck in a hectic…









No bra, no problem

There has been a decline in sales of underwired bras. This should come as no surprise since underwire bras do not have a good reputation: they are uncomfortable and often leave red welts on the…



Would you like a joint?

On October 17th Canada became the second country after Uruguay to legalise the possession and use of cannabis. Customers were standing in queues for hours and many retailers sold out on the first day. More…







Highlight of the day: Topshop Beauty is back.

The beauty world shone a little less brighter when Topshop phased out their self-titled beauty line earlier this year. The cult beauty products were a favourite with influencers and consumers alike, with their felt-tip eyeliner…


Are we all a product of our postcode?

From Whitechapel to Westminster: Gary Hutton, the Founder and CEO of the charity ‘Product of a Postcode’, exclusively shares his personal story, growing as a street-kid in Tower Hamlets. The story reveals a personal journey…



Vaping Culture

Is the ‘Vaping Culture’ a Fad?

The ‘Vaping Culture’ isn’t the initial reason London established its moniker ‘The Big Smoke’, but it’s a strange adaptation of one. Reporter: Gabrielle Espinet | Subeditor: Lateefa Farah A 2016 Action on Smoking Health (ASH)…



Fashion trends prediction for 2023

According to various fashion editors, critics and publications, 2023 will be a mesh between continuing previous fashion trends and the stage for new innovative styles. In recent years, the fashion industry has been going back…


BLACKPINK take over the O2

The biggest girl group in the world shut down the O2 arena in December. The group’s first Europe stop, for their Born Pink World Tour. Selling over 30,000 seats at the O2 Arena. The arena…









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