Chris Bethell

This photographer took a road trip in search of adventure... and his identity
Culture

This photographer took a road trip in search of adventure... and his identity

An American Dream — Growing up in England, Christopher Bethell invented a life for a grandfather he’d never met. But after a transformative journey across the US, he uncovered another reality.

Written by: Chris Bethell

The indie developers bringing ‘90s fun back to gaming
Culture

The indie developers bringing ‘90s fun back to gaming

A retro reawakening at Prospect Games — How a group of mates founded their own independent studio in Manchester to take on the multi-million dollar gaming giants.

Written by: Alex King

I asked three nine-year-olds and a dog about UK politics
Activism

I asked three nine-year-olds and a dog about UK politics

Journalism in 2016 — UK politics is seriously messy right now, as it is across the Atlantic, and pundits and commentators are struggling to keep up. But a new trend has swept through the sitting-rooms of North East London: tweeting nonsense about what your children make of politics instead. Disingenuous rhetoric, or irrelevant thoughts of toddlers? We went to find out.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Londoners held a die in as air pollution is killing us all
Activism

Londoners held a die in as air pollution is killing us all

Struggling to breathe — Air pollution levels are dangerously high, and thousands of people are dying. Last night campaigners in London shut down a street outside the Department of Transport, to call on the government to take action.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Thousands protest at Yarl's Wood Detention Centre
Activism

Thousands protest at Yarl's Wood Detention Centre

"All I want is my freedom" — The immigration detention centre has been at the centre of a number of controversies. Campaigners came together on Saturday to demand Yarl's Wood, and all other detention centres, are finally shut down.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Five things we learned from London’s anti-austerity march
Activism

Five things we learned from London’s anti-austerity march

National Demonstration Against Austerity — From Athens to Andalucia, growing numbers of Europeans are taking a stand against austerity. Here’s what we learned from the hundreds of thousands who took to the streets on Saturday to protest the new UK government’s policy of cuts and privatisations.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

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