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Safety fears, spiking and the rise of sober communities are reshaping Britain’s nightlife and forcing venues to adapt. On paper, the UK is still a nation that loves a night out. In reality, the dance floor is disappearing. Research from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) shows the UK has lost around 37% of its independent clubs in the past four years, roughly 10 venues closing every month. In some towns, clubbing has vanished altogether, with NTIA warning that more

In Are Women Represented Fairly in the Media?, I explore how the portrayal of women has evolved, and in many ways, how it hasn’t. From the defiant spirit of the suffragette movement to the glitz and glass ceilings of Hollywood, the piece examines how beauty standards, storytelling, and power continue to shape what it means to be a woman today. It’s a look at progress, perception, and the persistent gaps between visibility and true representation.