Submissions | investigation

13 May Has Crossrail caused gentrification in London’s LGBT Soho?

Posted at 11:49h in Investigative Journalism by Tom

Gentrification has caused London’s LGBT Soho to lose its diversity and sense of community. Gone are the niche sex shops, forgotten are the small book stores and the independent businesses are facing being wiped away completely. Gentrification is white-washing the rich and diverse culture that Soho...

15 May Student Homes are where the dangers are

Posted at 11:45h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Russell

Mice, mould, parasites, and that’s all just under one roof. Privately renting University students may be walking into a health hazard the minute they decide to privately rent. By Isla Russell, journalism student Dead mice littering the kitchen floor, damp leaking down the sides of the...

15 May Are mental health issues a bigger problem than people realise, especially in men?

Posted at 10:24h in Investigative Journalism by SmithEM

(Caption: Men and metal health, Credit Victor) When you think of ‘being a man’, what words or phrases come to mind? Strong, brave, avoids dealing with emotions, masculine. What about sufferers of mental health problems? Mental health issues are becoming more apparent in todays society and there...

15 May The secrets and risks behind buying used makeup online, reports Delina Petiros.

Posted at 09:50h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Petiros

It’s no secret that girls start wearing and purchasing make up at a very young age with pocket money they’ve been given by their parents, and that’s often one of the reasons why the majority of them prefers looking for cheaper products. A new way...

14 May “I saved up for my favourite lipstick and all I got was a trip to the hospital”

Posted at 16:24h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Finkler

14th May - How did multiple customers end up with allergic reactions after purchasing beauty products from Beauty Bay cosmetics? Customers take to social media to complain about their dangerous purchases. Allergic reactions, hospital visits and yet no refunds issued. Two victims speak out about...

12 May How satisfied are you with your Black Box technology?

Posted at 14:20h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Donaldson

One of the most popular new technologies around is the ‘Black Box’. For the most part, they’ve seemed an absolute hit with teenage drivers, and per The Guardian ‘Figures have revealed a 40% surge in the space of a year in the take-up of so-called...

11 May The dark web’s drug trade

Posted at 20:44h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by Gerve

Darknet, or Deep Web markets have surged in popularity in the past few years, providing many with near-unrestricted access to drugs and other illicit goods. But how exactly are these trades done, and what is the effect on those who buy from them? With a nefarious...

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...

03 Dec What a scam! Illegal gambling tempts tourists

Posted at 10:40h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by barnes

This look into the world of London's scam artists uncovers the who's, whys and how's of the illegal gambling trade that tempts many tourists and can only be described as 'daylight robbery', writes Chris Barnes Eager and excited. Crowds block the street to catch a glimpse...

A huge poster the upcoming Bollywood action movie Dhoom 3 is exposed right in front of the Cineworld situated in Wood Green, London, UK

09 Dec Is Indian culture masked in Hindi cinema?

Posted at 12:12h in Investigative Journalism, Level 5 by BoodhooK

Bollywood movies have significantly westernized since the last few years in order to aim at a broader audience. Nevertheless, the cultural presence is still strongly but implicitly portrayed. Karishma Boodhoo inquires “Hindi cinema is just a portion of India's annual film production. However, it remains the...

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