• The EU plastic ban: what does it mean for our future?

    As you may or may not be aware, the European Parliament announced on October 24th that it was banning all single-use plastic. That means that all plastic products which are not reusable will be forbidden. So what does this ban entail, exactly, and what are the consequences of it?...
  • Halloween Cocktails in Nottingham

    With Halloween just around the corner, it is time to grab your mates and zombie march into Nottingham centre for some deathly delicious drinks. We have compiled a list of the best places to get your dose of everything that’s boozy and goes bump in the night. Revolution –...
  • Autumn Warmers: Halloumi, roasted peppers and avocado burger

    I am really no chef at all, so when my house-mate made this delicious but really simple meal, I had to copy… This recipe makes two servings. Ingredients: One packet of halloumi One avocado One red pepper Two burger buns Plain Greek Yoghurt Four sweet potatoes Ketchup Salt Pepper...
  • Impact Language Guide: French

    French people can sometimes be mistaken as rude, but more often than not there are subtle codes of conversation underpinning the language which, if you do not know, may prevent you from having successful interactions. But do not fear, we have compiled a list of useful phrases to make...
  • Style Icon: Blake Lively as Emily Nelson in A Simple Favor

    Sit down and suit up because this month’s style icon is Blake Lively’s chilling character Emily Nelson in the recently released film, A Simple Favor. The film depicts the character fresh in a wonderful array of fine women’s tailoring that was, quite frankly, jaw-dropping… https://www.instagram.com/p/BkOJQipgKH1/?taken-by=blakelively It is unusual to...
  • Food Review: Baklava Bistro

    I had the pleasure of being invited to try out the brand new Mediterranean restaurant, ‘Baklava Bistro’. ‘Baklava’ was opened just two weeks ago by enthusiastic owner Omar. Just an easy ten-minute walk from Lenton, this small and well-decorated bistro situated on Alfreton Road is soon to be a...
  • The Role and ‘Influence’ of Influencers: Young Blogger Sets Standards

    As women, we are bombarded with an ideal every day. A size 6. A tiny waist with a Kim K behind. Every few posts, we are faced with goddess-like celebrities, individuals whose bodies we have always deemed unobtainable. Yet suddenly we are promised a way that we too can...