Everyone thinks of going to university as the chance to reinvent themselves. For many it will be the first time that they won’t be living at home, making the decisions for themselves away from the watchful eyes of their parents. That party happening at a friend’s house? You’re there. Those […]

One of the hardest questions to answer: what makes a great actor? Talent, looks, popularity: all of which are important tools in making money as a movie star. However, to be an award worthy thespian, one must be above all believable. Believability is incredibly complex, convincing an audience of a […]

Plovdiv, Bulgaria: a city I have had the good fortune to visit no less than seven times (at the time of writing). Having a beautiful female friend there to host me obviously helps. Plovdiv itself is Bulgaria’s second city and cultural capital, a juxtaposition of modernity with all the amenities […]

Domestic abuse: is enough being done for victims at Christmas?

So 2014 has finally dawned upon us, and whilst I’m sure many of you are already conjuring up new promises you’ll swear to keep for the future ahead, I decided to reflect back on what the previous year provided us with. That’s when it hit me- whether we realised it […]

Summary  For our non-UK readers, or for our UK readers who are not aware of the Mark Duggan case, here is the summary: On the fourth of August, 2011 – 29 year old Mark Duggan was shot dead by the Metropolitan Police in Tottenham, London. Fifteen minutes before he was […]

Since Nixon instigated the war on drugs in 1971, it has been a profound issue for governments across the world. There are many reasons against legalising certain drugs, the health risks, crime rate, and ethical concerns. However governments seem to overlook the potentially positive reasons for legalising drugs, in particular […]

The dragon still has fire in its belly as Wales looks to continue its success in producing new music for the masses. With success in practically every area of music, Wales is one of the great breeding grounds for musicians. So as the the bigger names take the headlines, we […]