A first time experience of snorkelling
Under the hot Cypriot sun, I sat on the splash-covered seats in the boat as I put on my snorkelling gear. I pulled the goggles over my eyes as the lenses fogged up from the…
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Behind closed doors
Trigger warning: topics relating to domestic abuse When it comes to committing crimes, most people would think it is the law who hold people accountable for their actions. But for many celebrities, the consequences of…
Bringing characters to life: a review of ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven
From the start, Niven had me gripped and falling into the world she created. The pages became an addiction, a rising hunger for each word that jumped off the pages. Starting with the two main…
The Gloucestershire clothing shop bringing back all things vintage
Married couple, Jack and Louise Messenger, spent their savings turning an idea into a sustainable business. It’s nice to know that you are helping the environment when buying sustainable or second-hand clothes. Even if it…
Best places to go in Wales – from someone who’s Welsh
Shwmae a croeso! Looking for a good day out? Here are the best places to go in Wales. Pen y Fan Pen y fan. Credit: Sophie Flowers Pen y Fan, based in the Brecon Beacons…
Blake Checketts: A taste of life behind the wheel
“One little problem could ruin my whole race, which looking back on is just ridiculous. Now I can channel that negativity into going quicker, often meaning if something does go wrong in a race, I…
Psychic and aura readings: how an “emotional breakdown” was secretly a gift for Carol Green
In her 19th year as a civil servant, Carol Green experienced an “emotional breakdown” that was the catalyst to an otherworldly experience. She felt a presence, like someone was reaching out to her, gently touching…
Confessions of a Teenage Chef
When the country first went into lockdown Emily was seventeen years old, working part-time at a popular chain restaurant whilst also attending college full-time. Like most people, when lockdown hit, her life was frozen in…
Seaspiracy: A Documentary That Will Open Your Eyes
Who knew that eating fish could contribute to modern day slavery? Seaspiracy is a Netflix Original documentary which came out in March 2021 and exposes the treatment of marine life by humans and the corrupt…
7 Uni Student Essentials
Are you unsure of what you need to take to university, while your mum is trying to sneak a slow cooker into your suitcase? You don’t need it by the way. I promise that you…