Wine, vodka, gin, beer, whisky, champagne, port, rum, absinthe, cider, ale… the catalogue of alcoholic drinks stocked on shelves across the country is almost as innumerable as the health issues ensuing from excessive use of them: cancer of the mouth, neck and throat; high-blood pressure, an irregular heart beat and […]
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Journey to the heart of the hijab, its meaning and impact
The use of hijab in European countries has provoked much discussion over the reasons for and relevance of this controversial garment. However, analysis of a phenomenon like the hijab should not be taken lightly.
A novel to last all summer
“The brothers Karamazov” is extraordinary. Mini-narratives, encounters and conversations between the characters proliferate like vegetation in a botanist’s rainforest fantasy. They spawn new stories by way of background to another story which is itself an offshoot of what looks to be the main story. Sean Sheehan The reader […]
Walking through Argentina’s urban labyrinth
Our journey to Buenos Aires from London began on a stuffy British Airways flight lasting fifteen very long hours. However almost as soon as we stepped foot on to Argentinean soil our acidic moods evaporated and we were captivated by the enveloping passion of what I consider to be the […]
Sharing the love of London and Latin America
London’s vibrant Latin music scene has a new vocal star, inner- city primary school music teacher and singer, Holly Holden. Angie Lemon Although born in London’s Shepherd’s Bush, Holly’s songs and music are inspired and shaped by years of travel and a deep love of Latin America where […]
















