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08 Jan THE REVENGE OF CHICKENS

Posted at 14:03h in Investigative Journalism by Nicotra

The investigation around poultry diseases and human health Why has there not been adequate action to protect human health from poultry’s bacteria? Currently, is enough being done by United Kingdom hatcheries and retailers to prevent further outbreaks of campylobacter? Moreover, why only recently have the government...

07 Jan Beauticians Prosecuted for Using “Safe” Tooth Whitening Kits

Posted at 22:09h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by MooreP

Home tooth whitening kits are becoming increasingly more popular. They are easily accessible and cost-effective, they also use less peroxide than professional whitening processes used by dentists. So why is it that more and more beauticians are being prosecuted for using them on clients if...

07 Jan Does everyone think the new junior doctor contracts are a bad thing?

Posted at 21:36h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Style

By Ellie-Louise Style The BMA and fellow junior doctors have made a lot of criticism of the suggested junior doctor contracts, but does everyone agree with this? Being a junior doctor can make you feel wrecked by the end of the week and it can be very...

07 Jan Has the usage of drugs gone down amongst young people in the UK since 2012-2014?

Posted at 21:02h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Cardoso

Recent studies have shown that the number of young people taking drugs in the UK has decreased within the last few years. However contradicting studies also show that it is in fact on the rise. According to the ‘Health & Social Care Information Centre’ drug usage...

07 Jan Mysterious cat deaths in South London

Posted at 18:05h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Borawska

Several brutal deaths of cats in Croydon have shaken the borough in the last few months. RSPCA and the Metropolitan Police are investigating whether we are dealing with a serial killer or wild animal attacks. What we know so far, Sonia Borawska writes. It was the...

07 Jan Is the law introduced by the government on October 5th on the charge of plastic bags, helping to reduce plastic pollution in England?

Posted at 11:14h in Investigative Journalism by Conti

Plastic Bags The government has introduced a law according to which, from October 5th, large shops in England have to charge 5p for all single-use plastic carrier bags. According to the official report posted by the government on their website, the law will apply to retailers who...

06 Jan The Secret Politics Of The YouTube World

Posted at 22:17h in Investigative Journalism by Parker

YouTube stars are watched by millions on a daily basis, they’re often mobbed on the street, get flown around the world, boast extremely profitable careers, and leave the most famous of brands drooling at their heels. They’re the modern celebrity. The newcomers to the scene....

06 Jan Has The Rise Of Legal Highs Had An Effect On Student Mental Health?

Posted at 16:01h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Chapman

Legal highs are now more popular than ever, but do students know the risks, which could lead to demise in the mental health of the world’s future students? Imogen Chapman investigates. In September every year, students all over the country commence their fresher’s week, a week or...

05 May Skate LDN: Female Skateboarders

Posted at 11:28h in Level 5 by shafi

Skate LDN is a website based on female skateboarders The website Skate LDN is about female skateboarders in the UK and explores the stereotypes that come into play with being a female skateboarder as well as looks into opinions of individuals regarding sexism in the skateboarding...

05 May Life of Gangs

Posted at 10:53h in Level 5 by cooke

Gang culture has long been blamed for rising crime rates in London, and young adults are often attributed responsibility in forming and operating gangs who are involved with criminal behaviour such as theft, drug-trafficking and fatal injury, writes the Unity Since the 2011 London riots, gang...