What constitutes a real carbonara for you? For many of us who enjoy making pasta dishes, we have our own way of doing things. Sure, there are plenty out there who follow the recipe and traditional components of a dish to a tee, but often times people will have found what works for them with […]

6 years ago

‘Let our teachers be heroes’ These were the words emblazoned on the front cover of the Daily Mail this past week, in which the newspaper lambasted National Education Union members for stopping the “silent majority” of teachers returning to work next month. In a recent address to the nation, prime minister Boris Johnson announced that the […]

6 years ago

Paul Chuckle says ‘Stay Safe’ Britain is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and an unprecedented lockdown as a result. This has changed our way of life overnight and left us yearning for the next time we get to see and hold our loved ones and friends. But as frustrating and painful as the […]

6 years ago

HS2 is a controversial project For all of its nascent life, the HS2 project has been controversial. Upon completion, the high speed railway network will link London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds with a new Y-shaped network. But throughout each and every step, the project has been dogged with controversy. Many of the complaints stem from the astronomical costs involved in its […]

6 years ago

From this weekend onwards, you’ll have some live football to watch The Bundesliga season restarts this weekend after more than two months without football. With no other European football taking place, you’ll want to know your stuff, so here’s a mini guide to the Bundesliga campaign so far. The German giants struggled massively at the […]

6 years ago

Are British snacks all they’re cracked up to be? Everyone loves a snack. Who wouldn’t? They’re delicious. But everyone has their particular snacks they like, and each country has their own beloved snacks. While Brits love their Nik Naks, Irish people would probably opt for a pack of Ripples or Tayto instead. And while Jaffa […]

6 years ago

Even in a presidency known for bizarre press conferences, this stood out Donald Trump took to the lectern on the lawn of the White House on Monday to speak to the media. Behind him on both sides stood two almost comedically large signs which read ‘America Leads The World In Testing’ – an untrue statement, […]

6 years ago

The show has been an instant hit worldwide Few television shows have captured the public’s imagination during lockdown quite like Netflix’s The Last Dance and BBC Three’s Normal People. The two couldn’t be more different. One is a long-form documentary series detailing the skill, character and ego of Michael Jordan and the success of his Chicago Bulls dynasty […]

6 years ago

The PM made the remarks in a pre-recorded address on Sunday Boris Johnson followed up Number 10’s change in slogan on the coronavirus from Stay Home, Protect The NHS, Save Lives to Stay Alert, Control The Virus, Save Lives with a Sunday evening statement that itself was criticised for lacking clarity. Johnson and his colleagues […]

6 years ago

If society as we know it ceased to exist tomorrow, could you survive? The world as we know it ending is a scary concept, but one that features heavily in popular culture. Books, TV shows, films and video games regularly depict the apocalypse in one way or another – more often than not featuring a […]

6 years ago

11 footballers, one terrible ‘artist’ If you know human beings, you’ve probably played Pictionary at some point in your life. Essentially, it is like charades, but instead of miming out your question, you write it out instead. With everyone in lockdown, lots more board games are being played in homes, but it’s hard to play […]

6 years ago

Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on Not my words, the words of none other than Mrs. Doyle – the tea-loving housekeeper from the classic ecclesiastical Irish/British comedy show Father Ted. Written by Arthur Matthews and Graham Linehan, Father Ted focuses on the life of its titular character, Father Ted Crilly, a parish priest on […]

6 years ago

Everybody’s favourite type of quiz For those of us who love football, there is a something deep within our souls that craves trivia. You’ve probably wasted more hours than you’d like to admit doing Sporcle quizzes, and you’re probably quizzed to within an inch of your life right now with Zoom quizzes the new go-to […]

6 years ago

Helping the homeless was supposed to be a priority When the British government announced its measures to try and contain the spread of coronavirus, it was also announced that it would look to house the country’s homeless, people who are particularly vulnerable to the virus. Housing these people would help keep them, and the wider […]

6 years ago

Nothing can prepare you for Bottom Bottom is truly a classic of 90s British comedy. Airing for the first time in 1991, the comedy centred on flatmates Richard Richard and Edward Elizabeth Hitler, played by Rik Mayall and Andy Edmondson respectively. In the flat they share, the pair embark on a series of crude and violent adventures, […]

6 years ago

There are 92 games left in the Premier League season Premier League games could be shown live on YouTube for free when the season eventually resumes. Plans are currently being discussed among the 20 Premier League clubs as to how they might safely restart the season behind-closed-doors. Neutral venues, constant testing for all staff, and […]

6 years ago

Why are people protesting a virus? When anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets of central London over the weekend, their reasons for being there were both united and varied. Universally they were there to decry the government for enforcing a lockdown which most of them considered to be ‘undemocratic’. But their reasons for believing it […]

6 years ago

You’re going to need the Force for this one.

6 years ago

Ramadan is a time of fasting and prayer If you don’t know anything about Ramadan, we’ve got you covered here. But mostly tend to know that during this time, those observing it tend to fast, with only select periods of the day where they can eat or drink water. Our Joe Gilmore is no stranger […]

6 years ago

Ahhhaaaaa If you live in Britain, there’s a good chance you’ve seen at least a clip of Alan Partridge at some point. The Steve Coogan character is one of the most popular British comedy characters of the past three decades, with writing so sharp and witty that it continues to be quoted regularly years after its initial […]

6 years ago

“If I can build it, they can have it” Joe Jackson is a scaffolder in Carshalton and like many of us has seen his daily life and work interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic happening right now. But in an ingenious move, Joe has decided to take his skills with scaffolding and help people who are […]

6 years ago

Ramadan is currently taking place If you are aware of this fact then you either know quite a bit about Ramadan – and are possibly even observing it – or have some questions about how it works. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims as a a month of fasting, […]

6 years ago

Both mother and baby are “doing very well” Prime minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have welcomed their first child together. Symonds gave birth to a “healthy baby boy” today in a London hospital, a spokesperson for the couple has confirmed. “The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth […]

6 years ago

“There has been so much unnecessary death” These were the words of American president Donald Trump this week during an address at the White House, referring to the more than 56,000 deaths caused by coronavirus in the country. “It could have been stopped, and it could have been stopped short,” he added, at this point […]

6 years ago

We’ve all seen them Newspapers, news broadcasts and social media are filled  these days with images of people out in public, on the street disobeying social distancing rules. If you’re unaware, those rules are that we remain two metres apart from people we don’t live with when in public. Quite simple. Despite this clarity, the […]

6 years ago

Bus drivers continue to operate without PPE Frontline workers across the United Kingdom are being forced to work without personal protective equipment. From doctors to nurses and care home workers, key staff in Britain are being put in harm’s way because of a lack of supplies. Another group of workers who have received less publicity […]

6 years ago

Never, ever, ever inject yourself with disinfectant US president Donald Trump has won the shock and ire of the scientific and medical communities after suggesting bogus treatments for COVID-19, such as injecting bleach, and UV ray treatment. Speaking at a briefing on Thursday evening, the US president graced reporters with his thoughts on potential treatments: […]

6 years ago

Are you a bad cook? If you have the time and the means during lockdown then there really is not much of an excuse to not get at least a little bit better at cooking. The internet is awash with good recipes for your to try out and eventually perfect, so you emerge to society […]

6 years ago

“I don’t like it” This phrase is one that was spoken by many people when Little Britain first hit the airwaves, and it is a phrase that has been spoken when the show has been mentioned in the years since it went off the air. More than most shows which were once incredibly popular in recent years, Little […]

6 years ago

Out of the frying pan… Newcastle United fans have been praying for the day to come, the day that owner Mike Ashley would sell the club and up sticks, consigning to history a period of resentment and anguish that will want to be forgotten. That day is nearly here, but because Newcastle are Newcastle and […]

6 years ago

It’s barbecue season good people The sun may be shining outside but that doesn’t mean you can go out and enjoy it. Not for long at least. Usually at this time of year we’d all be out barbecuing, sipping a cold drink and eating delicious, smokey food with our friends and family, but there’ll all […]

6 years ago

Welcome to Sportspages A one-to-one interview series that digs into the stories behind some of the greatest sports books ever written, each week Sportspages speaks to the authors of those books to find out about the proposal, the process, and what it felt like to hold that first copy in their hands. We kick it all off […]

6 years ago

“They are friends in need. Friends, indeed” While the nation is rightly applauding NHS front line workers, Bob Skinner, a 93-year-old former journalist, sits in his care home. Bob, who began working in journalism in the 1940s and reckons he’s written almost every day of his life, keeps a diary. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, […]

6 years ago

“There is a real human cost to this way of doing business and it affects every corner of society” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that they will not work with four major UK tabloids from now on. In a letter written to editors of The Sun, The Daily Mirror, The Daily Mail and […]

6 years ago

Not England’s greatest tournament performance but at least it was a summer with a tournament We have a Euro 2012 quiz that will transport you back to the days when Roy Hodgson was England manager. The semi-bright days before Sir Gareth arose and made us dream again. Made us whole again. Unfortunately, it was also […]

6 years ago

As CBD is one of the newest supplements around, naturally there is a big list of questions that need answering. Here are the facts laid bare

6 years ago

If you eat meat, you probably love a bacon sandwich There are few things better than popping to a cafe, ordering a pot of tea or a coffee, and a bacon and egg sandwich. The marriage of bacon and egg is one of the most perfect culinary combinations there is, and it shows in the […]

6 years ago

Sponsored by Muscle Food Fitness fanatics across the UK are facing an uphill battle when it comes to their training, diet and nutrition The Coronavirus pandemic has put a stumbling block in the path of any kind of fitness goal, but one fitness food service is aiming to rectify that. High-calorie takeaways are thriving and […]

6 years ago

We’ve all had the experience You’re sitting in your living room as a teenager, watching a film or a TV show with your parents. Things seem fine. It’s entertaining, but there’s nothing wildly inappropriate in there at all. And then, suddenly, it happens. It can come in many forms. It can be a crude joke, […]

6 years ago

When a crisis breaks out, blame is quickly apportioned – either rightly or wrongly The spread of COVID-19 throughout the United Kingdom has seen blame spread in a number of directions. While the government has been rightly criticised for its sluggish response to the pandemic, one of the most peculiar avenues has been to blame […]

6 years ago

“What?! He’s dead?” For fans, World Wrestling Entertainment (or World Wrestling Federation for us older viewers) was a staple of our youth. Getting up in the morning to watch it, or staying up ludicrously late on the off-chance you convinced your parents into paying for a PPV event. Watching the likes of The Rock, Stone […]

6 years ago

“This is a hate crime” If you’re not aware of it, Mike Bassett: England Manager is the tale of a man called, well, Mike Bassett. Played by Royle Family actor Ricky Tomlinson, Bassett is a salt of the earth football manager. A good football man. Upon winning the cup with Norwich City, Bassett finds himself thrust into the […]

6 years ago

‘Beckhhhhhhaaaammmm’ Kieran and Lucas O’Hanlon are brothers and they have a mutual love of all things football. That’s not surprising considering that their dad, Sean, enjoyed a 14-year career with clubs like Swindon Town, MK Dons and Carlisle. With school off for the foreseeable future, the two brothers have been spending plenty of time in […]

6 years ago

With no football on, we have found other ways to occupy ourselves It is currently day 1,321,542 without football and we are starting to forget what an actual football looks like. Of course, it is not that long, and in truth pales in comparison to the real issues happening around us, but if there was […]

6 years ago

Admit it, we’ve all done it When you’re spending an extended period of time indoors, as each and every one of us is doing right now, you do things you wouldn’t normally do. Your day-to-day changes slightly. With no sporting events taking place bar the reruns being aired on television, this means that many of […]

6 years ago

You’ve probably got more in your cupboard than you think Being at home for prolonged periods of time, it can be tempting to fall into the habit of taking the easy route with food. Frozen food, instant meals, these can seem like the easier option when compared to making a dish from scratch, but in […]

6 years ago

Marmite on crumpets, anyone? British food doesn’t have the greatest reputation on the global culinary stage. Despite the fact that a number of British chefs like Gordon Ramsey, Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal are now household names in many countries, the idea that British food is boiled, flavourless pulp still persists. French food, on the […]

6 years ago

“The police tried to shut us down” With a lockdown in place, mass gatherings are now prohibited in the United Kingdom which, we presume, you were already aware of. Because of this normal things like going for dinner, to a pub, or to a stand up show are not currently allowed. To try and get […]

6 years ago

Is 5G technology responsible for the outbreak of COVID-19? We all have a friend who smokes too much weed and thinks that squirrels are actually robots designed purely to monitor what the general public is saying to each other, and who is to say whether that is in fact true. Conspiracy theories are nothing new […]

6 years ago

If in doubt, make your own People appear to still be panic buying items in the shop, where possible, meaning that some shops’ pasta shelves are completely bare. What we would previously have had sitting in our cupboard for ages without wanting some, has now turned into a commodity more valuable than gold. So what […]

6 years ago