A week on, the anger hasn’t gone away The United States remains in the midst of angry protests more than a week on from the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. While protests began in Minneapolis, they quickly spread across the country and increased in their ferocity. In […]

6 years ago

More than 200 NHS staff have died from coronavirus From the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the matter of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been a source of criticism for the government. Despite warning of the threat of Covid-19 to the United Kingdom and NHS staff on the frontline, many have been forced to wear […]

6 years ago

The killing has sparked riots in Minneapolis George Floyd was unarmed when he was killed by police in the city of Minneapolis on Monday. A police officer kneeled on his neck until he lost consciousness. He would die shortly afterwards. His death, yet another example of a black American’s life being taken away at the […]

6 years ago

We need an immediate inquiry into the government’s failure Britain now has the highest Covid-19 death rate in the world, with more than 59,000 excess deaths. While other nations acted swiftly to halt the spread of coronavirus, Boris Johnson’s Conservative government twiddled their thumbs, and wasted precious time that would have saved lives. Johnson and […]

6 years ago

‘I can’t breathe’ Earlier this month a large group of armed white, right-wing Americans entered the state capitol building of Michigan to protest against the state’s coronavirus lockdown. By any reasonable consideration, the possession of a firearm suggests the threat of violence. So what did police at the state capitol building do in the face […]

6 years ago

The Big mac drought is over as McDonalds have annoucned that they’ll be opening over 1000 of their UK and Irish branches by 4th June. It’s part of their phased re-opening scheme which saw a limited number of restaurants in select cities open with a limited menu for delivery or Drive Thru only. A McDonald’s […]

6 years ago

Sure, scoring for four or five teams is good but how about six? Finding a proven goalscorer that can find the net in the rarefied Premier League air is no mean feat. Teams will drop millions upon millions on drafting in strikers and go further by offering goalscoring bonuses and incentives. This quiz is all […]

6 years ago

These devastated families are holding the government to account The United Kingdom’s death toll associated with coronavirus now sits officially at over 37,000, though ONS figures state that excess deaths are now approaching something closer to 60,000. Tens of thousands of people have died in the UK that should not have died, and perhaps would […]

6 years ago

Nando’s has confirmed that they will be opening 94 of their restaurants this week. The branches that are opening will be only for delivery and click and collect with 54 branches today and another 40 tomorrow. The company said: “Nando’s can today announce that cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Belfast, […]

6 years ago

How much have you missed during lockdown? We’ve all been forced to sacrifice plenty during lockdown. Family gatherings, birthday parties, pints with friends, weddings, holidays, funerals, the final moments of loved ones – as a nation we have missed these for the good of us all. National movements such as the lockdown are only successful […]

6 years ago

Is ‘so far, so good’ good enough? The government has requested 16 million tablets of Hydroxychloroquine, a drug that has not been proven to prevent coronavirus, and has possible dangerous side effects. This request comes after the US president Donald Trump continually promoted it at press conferences. Now, Donald Trump admits he himself is taking […]

6 years ago

Football’s post-match interview is a peculiar institution Earlier this week a clip featuring Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland went viral on social media. Unusually, it wasn’t a video clip of one of his many beautiful goals, but instead a post-match interview. Conducted by broadcaster Viaplay during his time with former club Red Bull Salzburg […]

6 years ago

Grilled cheese is hard to beat Crispy, buttery bread, molten hot liquid cheese, meat if you add it – what more could you ask for? Well, it turns out that there’s a difference between your everyday grilled cheese and what you could be making. Our friends at the Cornish Grilled Cheese Company showed us what […]

6 years ago

Why did Ronaldo leave Barcelona after one brilliant season? Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima arrived in Europe from Brazil in 1994, joining Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven from Cruzeiro. He scored almost a goal a game at PSV, and was awarded the 1996 FIFA World Player of the Year award at 20 years old, becoming the youngest player to […]

6 years ago

Who is running the United Kingdom? Is it the prime minister Boris Johnson? Is it the politicians in parliament? Or is it a man who up until very recently was unknown to the vast majority of the electorate? A not insignificant number of people believe that Dominic Cummings, and not Boris Johnson, is the person […]

7 years ago

It’s week 8 (?) of quarantine and it feels like there’s nothing left to distract you from the ceaseless, relentless passage of time and the slow burn of summer drifting away while we’re all stuck inside. Every day, a Groundhog day shared by all of humanity. Another day of toil in our home offices towards […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Premier TEFL Are you an English speaker? Well then, you could earn £20 an hour teaching English as a Foreign Language online from home Because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of workers around the world are realising the benefits of being able to work remotely. The commute to […]

7 years ago

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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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, […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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, […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 years ago

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

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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, […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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: […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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, […]

7 years ago