5 crime books to start your collection

Many of us have a bit of a morbid fascination when it comes to major crimes. It’s why crime-focussed films and especially books have become so popular! We’ve looked at some of the essential books on crimes that have changed the world and investigations that left us scratching our heads. …

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16/04/2018
Laura Hamill

Essential listening: the ladies of Coachella

World renowned music festival Coachella starts tomorrow! This year sees the most female-focussed line up yet, with 33% of the artists performing being women. If you aren’t making it to Coachella Valley, don’t worry! We’ve got a list of some of the hottest female artists gracing the stage this weekend …

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12/04/2018
Laura Hamill

The hidden costs of streaming

Whilst streaming has undoubtedly made our lives easier by allowing us to consume a huge amount of entertainment at our fingertips, we’re paying for this privilege. Depending on preferences, the amount of money spent on streaming services is on the up ”“ and that’s for services alone. If you’re a …

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11/04/2018
Laura Hamill

Literature and popular culture

Works of literature, even those that are hundreds of years old, still have an impact on the entertainment we enjoy today. Books, poems, plays ”“ you name it, they’ve been altered for the modern day! These timeless works will stick around long after their creator has gone. We’ve looked at …

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10/04/2018
Laura Hamill

The best female music releases of the last 12 months

Let’s hear it for the girls! As both Kylie Minogue and Cardi B drop their latest albums today, we’ve looked back at the best musical offerings from female artists over the last 12 months. Lorde ”“ Melodrama Lorde may have taken four years to bring out her second album, but not …

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06/04/2018
Laura Hamill

The best special features

When you invest in a Blu-Ray or DVD copy of your favourite films, more often than not, you’re treated to a heap of special features which let you dig deeper into the making of it. They vary from director commentaries, deleted scenes, bloopers and making-of documentaries. We’ve found the best …

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04/04/2018
Laura Hamill

10 essential children’s books

It’s hard to find the perfect story for bedtime. Now, you don’t have to! We’ve put together a list of some of the best children’s books so you don’t have to scramble to find a story for your little ones! The Little Prince Originally published as Le Petit Prince, Antoine …

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02/04/2018
Laura Hamill

5 essential grime albums for beginners

To celebrate the return of Wiley, with his new album Godfather II, we thought it was about time we compiled some essential grime listening. If this is your first taste of grime, you’re in good hands. Dig deep into some of the best albums to come from the UK’s biggest …

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30/03/2018
Laura Hamill