In Sheffield, a city shaped by industrial upheaval and working-class resistance, the 33rd DocFest opens 10-15 June with an unflinching programme. The event gathers 80 features, 24 shorts, talks and podcasts from 2,900 submissions exploring interconnected issues including press freedom, climate crisis, queer narratives and historical memory. In a […]
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Dating, stereotypes and prejudice: being a Latina in the UK
The Prisma series “Fetishisation of Latinas in the UK”. Paola Cardona felt the weight of the stereotyping of Latina women when she began using dating apps in the United Kingdom: from offers of money and racist comments to sexual expectations framed by the exoticisation of her Colombian origin. Sara Piquer […]
Life at the U.S-Mexico border under Trump administration
The Trump administration has reintroduced some of its most contentious border measures, including the shutdown of the CBP one app and the suspension of asylum programs. These policies have led to renewed targeting, detention, and deportation of migrant communities, leaving thousands seeking safety in increasingly perilous conditions. Tania Roa […]
I came to the UK for a better future; now I’m stuck in the visa trap
After arriving on a Student visa, Telojo Emina had just two years post-graduation to find a sponsor — or leave the UK. This is her story of building a life caught between limbo and a ticking clock Text: Telojo Emina / The Bristol Cable Photos: Lottie Turner I […]
“I wasn’t taught about colonialism in school, so I taught myself”
Being white and British, I was often told how lucky I was growing up, but the conversation never went further to ask at whose expense that comfort was made possible. Olivia Hooper / Nadja* I grew up with everything that is supposed to make you feel safe and […]
















