Bethan Jones Food has always been political. What we eat reflects our cultures, relationships and identities – what we choose to eat, who we eat with, the restaurants we visit and the diets we follow all reveal the systems we live within. Over the past year, there has been a noticeable surge in high-protein diets. Food trends come and go – the 2000s were dominated … Continue reading This Obsession With Protein IS Political
Helen Turnbull With Reform UK rising on the right and the Greens gaining momentum on the left, the longstanding dominance of Labour and the Conservatives appears to be weakening. Until recently, the Greens had little success in elections. Their previous best by-election result was in Somerton and Frome in 2023, where they finished third with around 10% of the vote. Following the 2024 general election, … Continue reading The Rise of The Green Party?
Holly Bagnall The singer’s latest tour showcases her new material in full, but leaves some fans wanting more from the stage. I have been a fan of Lily Allen long before I should have been. As a nine-year-old with an iPod Nano (remember those?), I was confused listening to the lyrics of Not Fair, thinking it was surely a marker of a good partner if … Continue reading Lily Allen live in Sheffield: Intimate, introspective – but missing something
Dearest Gentle Reader, A new social season has graced our screens, and with that, this author has much to discuss. One thing I can say for certain is that I am not pleased with the month-long pause we were forced to endure in the midst of the season. Sure, you may accuse me of being greedy for gossip, but importantly, it ruins momentum. Members of … Continue reading Jessica Hyland Reviews Bridgerton
Ruby Collins With only two albums released so far (excluding her Winter Wonderland Christmas collection), Laufey’s ability to have filled up the The O2 Arena this weekend stands out as a remarkable feat. Detailing stories of heartbreak, frustration and alienation, Laufey’s music recites her experiences of youth, romance and womanhood. Despite working in an oversaturated industry, Laufey’s success and musicianship is incredibly deserved. In the … Continue reading Icelandic Success Laufey Sells Out O2 With Only 2 Albums
Connor Holland Ealing Studios’ idiosyncratic blend of satire and black comedy make their films stand the test of time. Released in 1949, Kind Hearts and Coronets follows the homicidal life of Louis Mazzini as he seeks to exact vengeance on his cruel aristocratic family, the D’Ascoynes of Chalfont, after they disowned his mother for marrying an Italian (an Italian!) opera singer. When the D’Ascoyne’s refuse … Continue reading KIT’S CLASSICS CORNER, Kind Hearts and… Glen Powell?
