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Money vs Morals: Joe Lycett’s Protest Against David Beckham’s Multi-Million Qatar Deal

Lauren Jones — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:35:36 +0000

Comedian Joe Lycett quite literally put his money where his mouth was last week in protest of David Beckham’s partnership with the FIFA World Cup, which Qatar is hosting.

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Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford clashes with Tory opposition leader in Senedd Chamber

Lauren Jones — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:31:50 +0000

Things came to a head in the Senedd last week, when Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford lost his temper with Leader of the Welsh Conservative Group Andrew RT Davies. Emotionally charged scenes saw Drakeford furious over ambulance delays, budget cuts and the state of the NHS in Wales.

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OPINION: Milk Pours are a Problematic Form of Protest

Lauren Jones — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:16:12 +0000

Vegan activists calling for a plant-based future recently targeted UK supermarkets and poured milk from the supermarket shelves onto the floor. The form of protest, dubbed as a ‘milk pour’, has sparked much controversy.

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Crimean Bridge Suffers Damage in Blast

Lauren Jones — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 22:01:59 +0000

On 8th October 2022, the day after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 70th birthday, an explosion on the Crimean Bridge led to a fire which damaged the bridge. The Crimean Bridge, which runs between the Taman Peninsula in Russia and the Kerch Peninsula in Crimea, has been an important supply route for Russian military equipment during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Has the Great British Bake Off Gone Stale?

Lauren Jones — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:16:51 +0000

The Great British Bake Off is a family-friendly baking show that has become something of a British classic. It has inspired many viewers to give baking a go and has influenced British entertainment.

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REVIEW: Mental Bake-downs to Sweet Successes on the Great British Bake Off’s Biscuit Week

Lauren Jones — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:34:51 +0000

In Bake Off's biscuit week, we were spoiled with some incredible bakes — not to mention the first Hollywood handshakes of the series!

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Why representation matters: Rose Ayling-Ellis teams up with Barbie to launch a range of new diverse dolls

Lauren Jones — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:16:02 +0000

Rose Ayling-Ellis announced via Instagram that she has collaborated with Barbie on a new campaign ‘Rose, Barbie & Friends’ to celebrate the launch of a new, diverse line of Fashionista Dolls. The diverse range of dolls is a huge step for Barbie manufacturers Mattel, Inc., who have previously been criticised for negatively impacting body image and “perpetuating gender stereotypes”.

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Virgin River: A Romantic Show Not Afraid To Talk About Trauma

Lauren Jones — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:34:10 +0000

Since it first came to our screens in 2019, Virgin River has been a romantic drama that hasn’t been afraid to touch on some heavy topics. Series 4 is no exception!

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