Niellah Arboine

Although it might not feel like it, Easter is right around the corner. Which means spring, rebirths and of course an obnoxious amount of chocolate eggs. While Easter doesn't have a clear cut menu like Christmas does, it is the perfect time for a…

Easter is all about springtime, rebirths and catching up with loved ones friends and family, and it's also a great opportunity to catch up on even more the films. Although, for many, working and studying from home has become the norm, it’s time to…

Trigger warning: This article contains references to sexual assault and suicidal thoughts, as do many of its outbound links. On Sunday April 5, Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy revealed further details about her rape and kidnapping and the aftermath of…

With everyone spending a lot more time indoors during the COVID-19 crisis, streaming platforms truly have become a saviour now more than ever. And there's no better distraction right now quite like the new Netflix docu-series Tiger King: Murder,…

With over 134,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK so far, schools being closed and a lockdown in progress, a lot has changed and that includes future plans, events and holidays. So, how will the new coronavirus affect your future holidays and…

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed the country will not be paying for security for Meghan and Harry ahead of their move to North America. Making the announcement on Twitter, Trump's wrote: “I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the…

With an abundance of streaming platforms at our fingertips, the television landscape can at times feel overwhelming. Subscription-based services including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Now TV, offer users a colossal library of content, which are…

COVID-19 has now reached every continent in the world except Antarctica, with 1,391 confirmed cases in the UK, as of 12 p.m. on March 16. So, who are the most vulnerable groups to be affected by the coronavirus? According to the World Health…

New research suggests that the rich are using more energy than other socio-economic groups, which could be contributing towards climate change. The study of 86 countries, by the University of Leeds, assessed energy consumption based on wealth within…

With schools across the world closing due to Covid-19, one leader is making sure children aren’t being left out of the conversion and their questions about the pandemic left unanswered. On Monday (March 16), Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg…

As we're all settling in to the latest government advice on the COVID-19 pandemic – as of 16 March: to adopt social distancing, work from home where possible and avoid mass gatherings and going to pubs, theatres and cafes – it's inevitable we'll be…

The news of Caroline Flack’s passing has caused many people to question the role of the media and ask why hypervisible women are being harassed at such an alarming rate. After Flack’s death, a petition arguing for the introduction of a Caroline’s…

The UK's Court of Appeal has ruled against a gender-neutral passport, setting the tone for future applications. Non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane – who uses the neutral pronoun 'per' – has been fighting for a third gender option on British…

Last year, Oxford Union came under fire when blind working-class Ghanian student Ebenezer Azamati was dragged out of one of its debating events. Brendan McGrath, the president of the union who has since stepped down, went as far as to call for a…

With what seems like a newly named storm hitting the UK every week, it comes as no surprise that February 2020 was in fact the wettest February on record. According to the Met Office, the UK experienced 209.1mm of rainfall, making it the heaviest…

The 2020 Olivier nominations are here and among the star-studded line up of musicals, operas, and dramas is Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner, a new play by young black playwright Jasmine Lee-Jones. Seven Methods, which debuted at Royal Court…

The news of Caroline Flack’s death last month sparked questions around mental health, media coverage, and online trolling. Now a petition for ‘Caroline’s Law’ has been delivered to the government. It seeks to make media bullying and harassment a…

Flour, milk, eggs and sugar are basically all the ingredients you need for the humble pancake. But for all the plant-based eaters and vegans out there, you might have to go back to the drawing board this Pancake Day. Thankfully, there’s some…

Trigger warning: This piece contains details about suicide. A new report has shown that England is still experiencing serious health inequalities, with life expectancy actually declining among poor women. The 2010 Marmot Review outlined health…