Finally, gigs and live music are back. After eighteen months of closures and concerts delayed, rescheduled or cancelled altogether, the excitement to be in a sweaty room filled with people shoving and mosh-pitting was real. And Orla Gartland at Riverside Newcastle did not disappoint. Recommended Reading: Will theatre survive the pandemic? Touring her first album […]

A story is only as good as the villain who drives it along. They can be some of the most interesting, complex and entertaining aspects of any film, and we have no shortage of incredible bad guys. These are the five male villains who I believe shine above all else in their field. 5. Terence […]

For Netflix, Squid Game has perhaps proven to be one of the best original series they have ever commissioned. While many people wouldn’t have expected a Korean drama to reach these global highs, the show has proven that it deserves to be one of Netflix’s biggest hits. The story of Squid Game focuses on a group […]

An oddly flawed anecdote came from a study on diabetes recently. One that seems purposefully dense on anything regarding the human body and in what ways weight impacts it. Professor Roy Taylor of Newcastle University claims that people who can’t fit into the same jeans they were wearing aged 21 are at risk of carrying […]

Wales is set to become the first nation in the United Kingdom to make teaching the histories of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities compulsory on the school curriculum. The guidance, which is set the be signed off by the Senedd next month, has been developed for a number of years and will be introduced in […]

In the medical field, it has been clear for some time that antibiotics only last for so long. According to a WHO report, the world is running out of them. So, while traditional options are running out, could we turn to the deep sea for new treatments? Many scientists and researchers believe that the deep […]

The seven wonders of the world keep changing, much like the planet. The ancient wonders have mostly been destroyed, replaced by a more expansive and diverse range of amazing creations. Do you ever want to have a visit to these marvels yourself? Well, let’s run down the list and see what takes your fancy. The […]

What a dynamic week of sports it was. The headline grabber, of course, was the titanic clash between two heavyweight superpowers. It really did cement itself as one of the great clashes. But sports are varied, and the stories here are too. Two British sporting forces capitulate while the future looks bright for another. Let’s […]

After two top tier seasons of the hit Netflix series Sex Education, it was predictably going to be tricky to live up to the hype. The worry that the show wouldn’t be able to replicate the success of earlier seasons dissipated quickly. Season three, despite displaying notably darker undertones at points, maintains the charm of […]

Last Friday, Jesy Nelson, formerly of Little Mix, dropped her first solo single Bad Boyz. In the song, she sings about how she likes her boys “so hood, so good, so damn taboo”, like her exes aren’t Coleen Nolan’s son and a guy from Love Island. The video wasn’t groundbreaking. It pushed the usual negative […]

Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond has seen its fair share of rises and dips. His debut, Casino Royale, might be the best Bond film ever made, while its follow-up, Quantum of Solace, was a primary victim of the 2007-08 writers’ strike. Then came 2012’s Skyfall, which instantly became a classic, followed by 2015’s Spectre, […]

Robotics innovation in recent years has been massive. While science-fiction films have pointed towards a robot uprising spelling the end of the human race, it’s possible that robots may have a very real impact on employment. Robotics and automation can be extremely useful in many workplaces. The benefits of automation include increased productivity and better […]

Following the kidnap, rape, and murder trial and conviction of Metropolitan police officer Wayne Couzens, national rage and uproar ensued. Many are calling for the resignation of Dame Cressida Dick, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan police. Cressida Dick was appointed to the role in 2017, making her the first female, as well as the highest-ranked […]

The NFT scene has provided many artists with the opportunity to monetise their hard work and release it to the masses. While artists are benefitting from the structure of the NFT market, other parties are also able to capitalise on the success of the movement. One person who has managed to do jus this is […]

Sam Fender’s second album Seventeen Going Under has a lot to live up to. From the soaring heights of the debut’s title track Hypersonic Missiles to the real groove of The Borders, the album was virtually perfect. So, how does Fender’s new record compare? With this one, we’ve had time to warm up. The lead single, where Seventeen Going […]

The student loans payback threshold is reportedly about to be lowered, with proposals suggesting that changes to the finance system will be some of the largest since 2012. Currently, graduates begin paying back their loans once they earn an annual income of £27,295 or more, but ministers are intending to lower this figure, according to The […]

For the third time in the history of the company, Wetherspoons is facing down an annual loss. These losses are the worst in the history of the company. With the pandemic’s impact on hospitality across the globe, it is easy to understand why this has happened, but how extensive is the damage? The total losses […]

Black women have been shaping Britain for years, but have often been overlooked and ignored due to racism and sexism. Here are five black women who have made history and tried to change Britain for the better. Diane Abbot (1953-) A true trailblazer of British politics. Abbot was the first black female MP, elected in […]

A huge question in sports this week: have Messi and Ronaldo finally been dethroned? Find out more right here. Along with all things football, we build up the anticipation for the third Fury vs Wilder fight. Also, Emma Raducanu looks for a coach to take her forward, and we go over the most entertaining rugby […]

This week, the final episode of Marvel’s What If series aired on Disney+ and starred the voices of our favourite superheroes, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Hemsworth. We see the union of all of the characters in previous episodes (from Peggy Carter in episode one to Thor in episode seven) as they join together in […]

Uncut Gems, directed by the Safdie Brothers, is one of my favourite films of the past few years. The primary reason for this is the multitude of filmmaking techniques used throughout the film to induce an unbearably tense and frantic feeling in the audience. This might be the most anxiety-inducing film I’ve ever seen. How […]

In highly amusing news a search party in Turkey was brought to an abrupt halt when the missing person in question joined the group by accident. Local man Behyan Mutlu had gone missing on Tuesday after a night of heavy drinking. He was with his friends, though nobody noticed him slink off into the forests […]

Such A Fun Age is Kiley Reid’s debut novel and she comes out swinging with this fantastic piece of writing. The story focuses on Emira, a nanny for a wealthy family. She’s a young black woman whose life is turned upside down when she is accosted by a security guard in a grocery shop, assuming […]

Pet theft is without question one of the most harmful crimes. Unlike regular theft, you aren’t losing material goods, but a family member. Despite this, up until now, pet theft has simply been deemed as a loss of property to the owner. This, however, is looking like it is set to change. During the course […]

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has promised an £800,000 investment to make the North East safer for women. The funding includes extra CCTV in parks linked to control rooms, Metro safety volunteers on patrol, and an independent review of street lighting. The Safer Streets funding package is part of the Home Office’s £25m […]

Located in the heart of Newcastle’s Quayside, pre-pandemic Aveika was popular with clubbers wanting a classy, modern dine-and-drink experience. Post-pandemic, Aveika still has that nightclub vibe – just a slightly toned down version. We popped in last Sunday afternoon to sample the Japanese restaurant and mocktails (it was a Sunday, so alcoholic beverages were not […]

With the advent of smartphones, many people have slowly begun to move away from cash payments instead of opting to use services like Apple Pay and Google Pay. While these services are convenient for many, the removal of cash payments can impact certain groups. For many people, the pandemic has been the perfect incentive to […]

It’s important to treat dementia patients with respect and care. The disease is unfathomably cruel and the least we can do while caring for them is be helpful and interactive. This is also true for those with early-onset dementia. The news at any age that this disease will overwhelm you obviously takes its toll mentally, […]

For many, video games serve as a peaceful escape from reality at the end of a working day. And for some, trying to complete the most challenging of games is the ultimate goal. Throughout the years, there have been many challenging games designed to almost drive players insane due to their difficultly. This list explores a […]

In the Observer, an opinion piece by Sonia Sodha, White feminists’ are under attack from other women, has stirred up an important conversation about feminism in the UK. Sodha argues that the discussion and critique of white feminism, whilst sometimes valid, is futile. The infighting among women ultimately weakens the feminist movement as a whole. […]

Not to be outdone, the great female villains of film never cease to impress. And today, we will dissect the top five of them right here. Female antagonists offer a different breed of monster to their male counterparts, and these five effortlessly excel at their tasks of terrifying the audience. 5. Luv – Blade Runner […]

In the present day, the aerospace industry has slowly become dominated by billionaires trying to crack into commercial space travel. While the competition to perfect this journey is contested, without the innovation of the Wright brothers, none of it would exist to begin with. Orville Wright (Born 1871) and Wilbur Wright (Born 1867) were the […]

Marvel’s newest episode of What If stars Jeffrey Wright, Ross Marquand, Jeremy Renner and Lake Bell. It explores the alternate reality where Ultron won in a battle against the Avengers. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film Avengers: Age of Ultron is about how Tony Stark puts a ‘suit of armour’ around the world to ensure […]

As the COP26 summit in Glasgow approaches, many eyes across the globe are focusing on climate change. Prior to the summit in November, Bangladesh has claimed that developed countries should compensate poorer countries impacted by climate issues largely caused by pollution. The calls for this compensation have come from the Bangladeshi Minister for Foreign Affairs, […]

It was a history-making few days in sports. A group of minnows sealed a famous victory, a boxer has walked away from the sport to make radical changes in his country, and pro rugby saw the first female referee take charge of a game. Football The biggest upset in Champions League history occurred as Moldovan […]

For the first time in its long existence, the prestigious and secretive Magic Circle has elected its first female president. Real-world magicians have long been some of the most captivating performance artists. With a history dating back to 2700 BC, it is clear that the trade is one of the most popular there is. What […]

It can’t be denied that The White Lotus has become somewhat of a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the last month. Binge-watching the six-episode first series was incredibly tempting, but I managed to space it out over a few days. This proved to be an asset as it allowed me to have many a spoiler-free discussion with […]

New Zealand – the land of the long white cloud. There could be a heatwave in one town and a few miles away, a blizzard affecting its neighbour. There is simply no other place like it. With such a beautiful landscape and fascinating culture, there are sure to be interesting aspects about it that even […]

Lockdown took a toll on many of us. When people began to struggle to keep up with rent payments and other housing-related issues, the government stepped in to provide aid. Now, that aid is slowly going away, and rough sleeping rates are beginning to climb back up. As a result of the financial strain and […]

September 11th 2001 will forever stand out in human history as one of its darkest days. The impact of the terror attack created such devastation for a nation and sent shockwaves around the world. To this day, many people are still questioning those behind the attacks. The FBI has now declassified documents pertaining the 9/11 […]