Written by Millie Braund Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on the easing of Lockdown 3.0, it’s no surprise that most of the nation is buzzing to get out of what is supposedly our last lockdown. Whilst the COVID pandemic has been an upsetting period, it has also offered many the time to personally grow, learn new things and become closer to loved ones, whether virtually or in-person. We have all evolved massively over the last year, and it is something we should be proud

Written by Libby Taylor A day of celebrating love is what we could all use after a year of uncertainty and, at times, sadness. Whilst Valentine’s day is typically seen as a day for couples to celebrate their commitment to one another, that isn’t to say singles can’t celebrate their love for their friends, family, pets, and themselves! However, the current lockdown makes things more difficult than usual, but it’s important to celebrate our love for one another, especially in t

Writer: Katie Marrin For the first time in a very long time (for some), we’re facing the prospect of spending and celebrating Christmas without many of our loved ones. With limits placed on family bubbles, and little room for social meetings, we’re all having to find new ways to enjoy the festive period together. We may not be able to visit Christmas markets, or have that Christmas night out, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get into the Christmas spirit when we all need it mos

Writer: Lauryn Berry We’ve all been there: it’s December, you’re ten feet deep in deadlines and you’re going back home for Christmas in a couple of weeks. You’ve blasted through most of your money and possibly eaten away at your overdraft too. But … you still want to make your family happy. This year, we have the added stress of a worldwide pandemic, with families wondering if they will even be able to spend the holidays together. For Christmas 2020, people will be happier th

Written by Lydia Ruston Has your screen time increased to pretty much 8 hours a day during lockdown? Don’t worry, I think we’ve all been there. Whether people have been posting more on social media out of boredom or simply just for fun, popular platforms have been inundated with content. One thing I have noticed on social media, though, is the amount of posts being produced recently around the topic of positivity and productivity. Over the past few tough months, I have found