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Social media has swept across modern culture, but are we really in control? Behaviourist psychology says otherwise. Psychologists and scientists confidently say there are processes in our body and minds that we have no real control over; of which, actually have control over us. It’s these processes which can be...
Mental health before the pandemic was at an alarming high but given the events this year has increased individual’s anxiety levels to be pushed to their limits. Many conditions fall under the category of mental health with anxiety just being one of many. Anxiety Disorder is when an individual...
Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Torchwood, EastEnders, and Downton Abbey to name a few, are all British programmes that are embracing inclusivity and that have included LGBTQ+ characters in their shows. Representation of the LBGTQ+ community on prime-time UK television has improved by leaps and bounds in the last thirty years. Historically,...
A police and ambulance Joint Response Unit (JRU), which began as a trial in December 2019, is proving to be a success in Brighton according to Sussex Police. Staffed by Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb), the unit allows for both teams to work together on incidents that...
With the government furlough scheme drawing closer to an end in October, changes are already being made starting from the end of this week as it will see businesses across all industries make payments to their current employees for the first time since March 2020. The job retention Furlough...
There will be a charity Zumba class taking place on Saturday 29th August at Preston Park for people of all ages and abilities to fundraise for life-changing charity, Whoopsadaisy. In return for a donation to the charity, which helps children with disabilities and their families, anyone can join the 90-minute...
There are concerns for the wellbeing of residents and staff in care homes in Brighton and Hove after it was revealed that only two facilities had received the Covid-19 testing kits they had been promised by the government. In July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that workers in care...
Brighton and Hove Albion are in line to become the first Premier League club to welcome back fans and could host a pilot event as early as this weekend, according to The Times. The paper expects an announcement to come soon confirming that 2,500 fans will be allowed into the...
Avanti West Coast's new "Pride Train" set off on its first journey this morning, from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly.   Decorated in the colours of the pride flag and staffed by an entirely LGBTQ+ crew, the train is billed as "the largest Pride flag the UK has ever seen." After COVID-19...
Going back to school after the summer break can often be an anxious time for children and young people. However, this September, most young people will have been off school for around six months, so the transition back into the classroom is likely to be far more difficult. On...