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5 things you only know if you take South Western Railway into London

Working from home means less and less of us are commuting into London. Whilst commuting can be tiresome, there are many quirky anecdotes that many of us will have forgotten about. South Western Railway is the rail service that covers commuter towns such as Woking and Alton all the way south to Exeter and Plymouth. Here are some things you will only know if you take South Western Railway trains into and out of London. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to o
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The London Underground station that's become the latest to go step free

The London Underground is an integral part of any Londoner's life. Whether you're commuting to work or going out with friends, you're probably used to using it at least a few times a week. That's why it's so important that the iconic network is accessible to as many people as possible. Cockfosters station has become the latest Tube station to become completely step free. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here . Transport for London have
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The breathtaking winter weekend getaway under 2 hours from London

Staycations are proving to be the easiest way to squeeze in a holiday during the pandemic. A winter getaway within the UK might not sound all that appealing with the unpredictable weather, but Bath is the perfect destination for a winter weekend trip that’s less than two hours away from London. With trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa taking a mere one hour and 20 minutes, the city is an endearing choice for a relaxing break. Bath is vastly different from its edgy neighbour Bristol as i
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The surprising parts of London where the rich and famous are flocking to

It is no secret that London is home to lots of the rich and famous, with areas such as Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea filled with luxurious and exclusive properties. However according to a London estate agent, the stars are moving away from Central London and moving to the outskirts of the capital. Research by Benham and Reeves analysed buyer demand across each area of the prime London market for properties listed at £2 million and above. Interest to buy in the South West area of Londo
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Universities need to prepare for increased loneliness amongst freshers

Universities across the country are welcoming freshers this month for the new academic year. However, coronavirus has raised a fresh set of concerns in terms of students’ mental wellbeing. First year students are incredibly limited in who they can socialise with. There is a real worry that freshers will struggle with loneliness in this upcoming semester, and will therefore need increased support from their university. The first term at university is an incredibly exciting time typically filled
The Courier Online •

WAP: it’s time to celebrate female sexuality

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know that Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released the song WAP last month. It’s safe to say the song’s explicit lyrics and messaging have caused controversy since it came out. The song is currently number two in the UK showing that the hype has yet to calm down. Yes, the song’s explicit version has vulgar lyrics, but it is time to celebrate female artists taking control of their sexuality. Society needs to stop making sex an acceptable topic f
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Why we must stop idolising our teenage bodies

Many women are all too familiar with the feeling of seeing an Instagram or Facebook memory pop up from their teenage years and wishing they still looked like that now. As we get older it becomes easier to forget that a picture does not tell the full story of how we were feeling at the time of the photo. Not only that, but society has conditioned us to celebrate the teenage versions of ourselves by using young catwalk models and promoting youthful beauty in campaigns. Youthful bodies are fetishiz
The Pampered Student •

Counting calories could cost lives: responding to the government’s plans to tackle obesity

Today the Prime Minister has given more details on the government’s strategy to tackle obesity and suggested that restaurants with over 250 employees should add calorie counts to their menus. Obesity in this country is an urgent crisis that needs to be tackled head on, but the calorie counting aspect of the policy demonstrates how out of touch Boris Johnson is with disordered eating. The inclusion of calorie counting labels on menus in larger restaurants is an incredibly damaging move. Whilst i
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What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can teach us about feminism

This week, American congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hit out at another member of Congress for allegedly using a sexist slur against her in an argument. Ocasio-Cortez, a democrat, called out Republican Ted Yoho for using derogatory language against her outside the US Capitol on Monday, July 20. The youngest member of Congress, Ocasio-Cortez often speaks out for left-wing issues and rejected Yoho’s apology as the slur is part of a “pattern” of male behaviour. Luckily we are now at a plac
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Brazil is failing their indigenous population.

Communities across the world have been affected by COVID-19, yet many do not consider the impact of coronavirus upon indigenous groups in the Amazon due to their isolation. Poor governance and illegal activity in the Amazon have meant that this is not the case. Figures by the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APBIB) show that coronavirus deaths in indigenous communities have risen from 46 on the 1 May to 262 on the 9 June. The Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has failed the 900,000
The Pampered Student •

Can self care and feminism co exist?

Lockdown has been the perfect time to reflect upon my views and beliefs as well as what I want this blog to promote. I am passionate about well-being and wellness from a student perspective, but is self care and pampering inherently sexist? Is it possible to turn something with sexist connotations into something empowering? I started reading ‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’ by Florence Given yesterday and I am hooked. She talks about feminism and misogyny with such power and it has made me consider
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Theatre News: Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Hamilton Clips And Dialogue Changes

Lin-Manuel Miranda teased clips of Hamilton on his Twitter last week, ahead of the film release on Disney+ on Friday. Miranda also announced two changes to the show’s dialogue in order to cater to younger audiences. Exciting his 3.1M Twitter followers for the release of Hamilton, the show’s writer has taken to sharing footage from the performance, as well as responding to people’s comments and questions. One user asked whether any iconic lines from the show have been cut, due to the PG13 rating
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Have online Zara hauls boosted sales?

It is no surprise that online Zara sales surged by 95% in the month of April, following the closure of their stores as the world responded to COVID-19. Zara has always been a high street staple, but throughout lockdown shopping at Zara has become a trend. From the memes about some questionable poses by models on the website, to infinite Zara hauls on YouTube and Tik Tok, the store has influencers to thank for such a sharp rise in online sales. One of my favourite things about fashion is how so
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Review: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

It was no surprise when Netflix commissioned a documentary on Jeffrey Epstein – an American billionaire with immeasurable power at the centre of an international sex trafficking ring. Netflix has several big budget true crime documentaries on the platform already and Epstein’s crimes are so harrowing and disturbing that his victims’ stories were always going to draw in viewers. Having watched the four-part series directed by Lisa Bryan and produced by Joe Berlinger, this documentary series is a
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Supermarket chic: the new way to shop for clothes?

Lockdown due to COVID-19 has seen all fashion retailers close their stores in the UK – and online retailers have seen the benefits. Yet could we get our in-store fix with supermarkets’ clothing lines? I, like many others, have taken to online shopping during this pandemic to keep spirits high during this uncertain time. Receiving that ASOS order from the delivery driver (at a safe distance, of course) provides some excitement in the otherwise monotonous day. However, when purchasing clothes onl
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How far will we go to look good?

It is no secret that in 2020 the world has no limits in terms of extreme methods people use to alter their appearance. However, with recent reports that many teeth whitening products are damaging to our health, how far are people willing to go to look good? From the ‘Real Life Ken Doll’, who has had surgery to remove multiple ribs in order to achieve a smaller waist, to influencers such as Molly Mae admitting they took it too far with facial fillers, the beauty industry now offers a wealth of c
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Suit yourself – are suits too predictable?

When it comes to award shows and red carpet event fashion, the women are more often than not praised and scrutinised for their eye-catching numbers. Fashion for women has often been more bold, experimental and daring, giving journalists and viewers more to take in. However, men such as Billy Porter are really changing the game for men to be more bold at star studded events and move away from wearing a simple suit. Porter, famous for winning a Tony award for his portrayal of Lola in Kinky Boots
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Fast Fashion, even Faster Damage

The explosion of fast fashion and the shortened life span of our clothes is greatly damaging our environment, with the industry being the second most polluting. Whilst it is true high end brands are not doing enough to protect the environment, high street and online affordable brands are the largest contributors to the lack of sustainable fashion. However, there are high streets brands doing more to help the environment and reduce the amount of pollution the fashion industry creates. As shopper
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Turning fast into thoughtful fashion: eco tees from the North East

Ethical and sustainable fashion is becoming increasingly important to young people in the fight against climate change. If you are trying to cut down on your fast fashion habits, Newcastle brand Henry and Katherina could be a great place to start. Set up by Newcastle University alumni Connie Hall, the brand makes sustainable t-shirts decorated with inspiring women’s names such as Amelia Earhart, with 20% of the profits going to women’s charities. We caught up with Connie to discuss feminism, th
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Your freshers fashion fix

It is a struggle knowing what clothes to bring for university – attempting to fit your entire wardrobe into a suitcase is no mean feat! University is the perfect time to try new things and this includes fashion, too. We have compiled our fashion essentials for freshers in case you need to top up your wardrobe now you’ve arrived in the Toon, or to inspire you to try new styles. No surprises here – this is an essential if you want to survive the cold Newcastle winter months ahead. Luckily, puffer
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