Taxing alcohol has been around for centuries, whether it was used by the government simply to increase revenue or as a deterrent to alcoholics and binge drinkers. The more recent duties on alcohol, specifically beer, seem to be in response to a declining pub trade,...
After the rise of pop-ups and alternative cinemas, these cinemas provide a more permanent alternative movie experience, writes Hayley Watson Say goodbye to the old multiplex - pop-up and alternative cinemas have been rapidly gaining popularity over the last few years in London. Gone are the days...
[caption id="attachment_3840" align="alignnone" width="798"] This is a community radio station based in South London[/caption] For many upcoming musicians it can often seem like an uphill battle trying to break through into the highly saturated music industry and in particular gaining airplay on the radio airwaves. So...
Video games have come a long way from where they started. It used to be weird for somebody to spend their free time playing video games, however now there are people all around the world playing them for a profession. "E-sports", Electronic Sports, is a term...
[caption id="attachment_3812" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Stop Wasting Food![/caption] A shortage of food is not something the average person thinks about, but when a third of the world’s food is wasted and millions go unfed, what is being done to tackle this growing problem?… explores Mark Singleton [caption id="attachment_3808"...
After a string of financial mishaps, Hereford United have found themselves in the Southern Premier, a sharp fall from the glory days of League 1. But with the promise of a £1.5m investment, can the club return to winning ways? Shaughna Phillips investigates Hereford United has...
Wrestling fans in the UK have embraced the reinvigoration of British Wrestling, writes Prithvi Pandya [caption id="attachment_3767" align="aligncenter" width="600" class=" "] Action Shot from Future Pro Wrestling Event (FPW)[/caption] British Wrestling has been on the rise in the UK over the past few years. There...
With many social issues being ever-present in the UK, how can using the art form help young people to discuss, explore and potentially resolve these issues? Tamara Siddiqui asks… [caption id="attachment_3824" align="alignnone" width="780"] Youngsters rehearsing for a play called 'Exposure'[/caption] Domestic violence, drug abuse, unemployment, knife crime...
The average out-of-court settlement for dodging a £2.40 bus fare is £250, while fines if found guilty could cost up to £1000. Is this the a disproportionate penalty for a minor offence or a necessary measure? asks Rrita Recica According to a report by Transport for...
Awesta Abdulmanan, investigates the growing issues surrounding London’s busiest transport systems and how it could be improved [caption id="attachment_1761" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lancaster_Gate_tube station[/caption] According to London travel annual report (PDF) there has been notable increases in commuters using public transport since year 2000 to now. Approximately 7,500...