Fireworks – a mark of celebration or an out-dated tradition?

by Sarah Scott - October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

An upcoming debate in Parliament could see restrictions on firework sales. Each year, Bonfire Night opens up new discussions on whether fireworks should be banned due to the welfare of animals. People suffering from post traumatic stress disorder can also struggle with them. In November 2019, over 300,000 people signed a

Hackers target Covid-19 anxiety: here’s how to protect yourself

by Sarah Scott - October 12, 2020December 3, 2020

Young people are being warned to be more aware of scams targeting Covid-19 anxiety. Phishing emails and pre-recorded phone calls are some of the scams to be wary of. Phishing emails are unsolicited emails posing as a trustworthy source. They may be written in a way to gain an emotional response

Panic! at the Supermarket

by Martyn Murphy - March 17, 2020March 21, 2020

Across the UK supermarkets have been raided. picked clean by people preparing for the worst, isolation due to Corona-virus (Covid-19.) what started with the bulk buying of hand sanitizer and toilet paper has become much more. Supermarkets now struggle with the daily barrage of customers. How is panic buying affecting business? Some may say

LGBTQ+ history months is just as important as ever, there is still work to be done

by Martyn Murphy - March 3, 2020March 21, 2020

With LGBT History month over and this year’s Pride approaching fast it won’t be long before people start saying that it is not needed, that the community have the right to marry, that they have equality.

“It’s not pancake day” – the unlikely Shrove Tuesday tradition you’ve never heard of

by Madeline Smith - February 25, 2020March 31, 2020

To most of us, Shrove Tuesday is known for being the one day of the year when eating a huge stack of Nutella-slathered pancakes for any meal of the day is entirely acceptable. However, in the village of Sedgefield in County Durham, pancakes take the back seat. Every year, the

Breaking the mental health stigma

by Libby Ince - May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

Approximately 1 in 4 people in The UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report having a common mental health problem such as anxiety and depression any given week. Mental health can affect us at any age and at any point in our