London’s oldest pubs: where booze meets history
One could not be wrong by saying that every pub has a story to tell. After surviving historic fires, war bombs and post-war developers, very few public houses in London can now pride themselves to…
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âNot your everyday love storyâ: Faye Clark on her debut book trilogy
âI just decided about 6 years ago now, I was in the bath and had just finished reading a book. I thought it was rubbish, so I said to my husband, you know what Iâm…
Tom, Dick andâŚKhaleesi? Unusual baby names are becoming more popular due to successful TV and film released in 2019
Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones, and lots of new Disney have all burst on to our screens this 2019, giving us more ideas than just sinking a bottle of wine on a quiet night in….
Say NO to seasonal depression
“Depression is the ability of the body to say no.”- Nossrat Peseschkian For the majority, winter comes with positive thoughts of the Holidays, a New Year, festive songs and gifts. As always winter crept up…
Meet the girls changing influencer culture
How these social media stars are putting pay to the typical âinsta-influencerâ. Thereâs no doubt weâre living in the influencer era. Our social media feeds are littered with influencers trying to promote yet another service…
âSanguinariansâ: There are vampires living in the UK
Vampire films have been a cult phenomenon ever since the very first one came out. âNosferatuâ, directed by F. W. Murnau, and released in 1922. The film was an unauthorised adaptation of âDraculaâ, and told…
Working in retail over Christmas: A unique type of hell you can relate to
Your time at school, college or university has come to a halt at the end of the year, and now you have nothing to do. You need extra money desperately. What do most of us…
Are London club door policies racist and discriminatory?
London undoubtedly has one of the best nightlife scenes in the world. But, despite the glam and prestige that draws people in, many will be left outside- and not because of their choice in clubbing…
Family favourite gadget, Alexa, is ruining Christmas
Amazonâs Alexa and Echo dot smart AI devices are ruining Christmas for its owners by making announcements of parcels being delivered and their contents. With the secrecy of Christmas becoming harder to keep each year,…
Have we lost the sense of romance in 2020?
In the Symposium Plato stated: âAccording to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate beings, condemning…