Four day workweek in the UK… pipe dream or genuine possibility? Last year, as much as our hearts may have floated towards the idea of the latter, our heads would have steered back in the direction of “not ve...
You might have noticed many businesses cutting back on single-use plastic items over the last few years, but this is now being rolled out as law across food outlets. Items including plastic plates, trays and cutlery wil...
Rumours of a sequel to Christmas classic The Holiday seem to have been greatly exaggerated this year, after reports were shot down by cast members. If you’re still clinging on to the hope of that reunion, you migh...
For many, it’s still a tad early to be putting up Christmas trees – though it seems that the movable feast that is “when’s the appropriate time to start festive decorations” gets earlier wi...
A huge, floating model of the Earth came to London last year and visitors were wowed by it, but Northerners didn’t get a look in, sadly. However, our time has come as this week as Luke Jerram’s Gaia comes to...
A state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is taking place on Monday, September 19, and the day will be commemorated with a bank holiday. The Queen passed away on Thursday (September 8) at Balmoral Castle after 70 years on...
On September 8, the longest-reigning Monarch in British history passed away at the age of 96, and the country entered a period of national mourning. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, tributes have been pouring...
It has been announced that Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96 today at Balmoral Castle. She became Queen on February 6, 1952, at the age of 26, and reigned for 70 years, the longest amount of time serve...
Liz Truss is the UK’s next Prime Minister, beating Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Conservative party leadership race. After today’s 12:30pm announcement confirming the news, she will step into the role from t...
Bank holidays — what’s not to like? An extra day or two off work always seems to come at just the right time, and they are often filled with plenty of fun activities around the city, many of which inevitably...