WATCH: Bankside's Frost Fair celebrates when an elephant walked across the frozen river Thames
Did you know that 200 years ago an elephant was supposedly led across the frozen river Thames?
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I make £2k a month from side hustle as woman with a van - it covers my bills
A SAVVY woman is bucking the trend in a side hustle dominated by men – and even earns enough to pay all her bills.
London animal rescue charity call for mandatory neutering amidst RSPCA rehoming crisis appeal
A London-based animal rescue charity has called for mandatory neutering as they are overwhelmed by suffering cats in need of rescue.
Student protest ‘a gathering of immature individuals’ say York Reform Society
On 1 February, students gathered in protest against Reform UK’s far-right policies on the night of the York Reform UK Society’s inaugural dinner.
News and Features
Underground Voices
Podcast episode presented and produced by Emily Stevens.
Indoor Tanning: Is the UK on the brink of a sunbed ban?
Ten minutes on a sunbed is equivalent to approximately two hours in the sun. But, as Professor Fassihi points out, the situations cannot be directly compared.
I make £2k a month from side hustle as woman with a van - it covers my bills
A SAVVY woman is bucking the trend in a side hustle dominated by men – and even earns enough to pay all her bills.
Wonders of tea world
Brent only London borough in which rent prices declined last year
Brent was the only London borough in which rent prices went down last year, a decline of 8.8%, new data from the Office for National Statistics reveals.
I thought letter saying I was due £20k was fake - but YOU may have lost cash too
WHEN Dan Burgess got a letter of the blue saying he was due over £20,000, he thought it was a scam.
London animal rescue charity call for mandatory neutering amidst RSPCA rehoming crisis appeal
A London-based animal rescue charity has called for mandatory neutering as they are overwhelmed by suffering cats in need of rescue.
Mother gets fine after pulling over in car park when daughter choked
A mother has been handed a £100 fine after pulling over in a college carpark to attend to her choking two-year-old daughter.
Age UK Richmond organises ‘daytime discos’ to bring the party back for over 55 year-olds
A community centre in Twickenham has partnered with Age UK Richmond to organise ‘daytime discos’ for over 55 year-olds to enjoy old-school music.
Reform society “a defection” from York Tories, says DU President - Nouse
The last year has seen a spike in support for Reform across the UK, including amongst young people. However, Nouse has uncovered a growth in opposition to the newly formed York Reform Society.
Reform UK was formerly known as the Brexit Party and is the country’s prominent far-right political party. It was founded in 2018 but gained the most traction during the 2024 general election, where the part...
Reform UK was formerly known as the Brexit Party and is the country’s prominent far-right political party. It was founded in 2018 but gained the most traction during the 2024 general election, where the part...
Creator of Reform Society ‘Gammon’ parody urges SU to act
By Emily Stevens
Nouse secured an exclusive interview with the creator of a Reform parody account which gained nearly 400 followers following the ratification of the society.
This is one of two Reform parody Instagram accounts. The first posed as the official society and poked fun at Reform’s events. Their most recent post encouraged followers to turn up outside the pub where Reform would be holding their inaugura...
Nouse secured an exclusive interview with the creator of a Reform parody account which gained nearly 400 followers following the ratification of the society.
This is one of two Reform parody Instagram accounts. The first posed as the official society and poked fun at Reform’s events. Their most recent post encouraged followers to turn up outside the pub where Reform would be holding their inaugura...
“I’m a firm believer in the necessity of having your beliefs challenged” says York Dialectic Union president
By Daisy Couture and Emily Stevens
In the age of social media and polarising politics, it can be difficult to find a middle ground. But the York Dialectic Union (DU) aims to promote the sharing of opinions and healthy debates. Nouse sat down with newly elected president Milo Morrod to discuss upcoming events, controversial debates and why students should get involved...
In the age of social media and polarising politics, it can be difficult to find a middle ground. But the York Dialectic Union (DU) aims to promote the sharing of opinions and healthy debates. Nouse sat down with newly elected president Milo Morrod to discuss upcoming events, controversial debates and why students should get involved...
Universities call for changes to maintenance support
By Emily Stevens
Universities across the UK are calling for changes to the maintenance loan system. On 4 December 2024, an open letter was sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on behalf of students across the country.
The letter expresses concerns about the “gaps in maintenance support”, highlighting that on average, the maintenance loan falls short by £504 a month so the proposed £414 a year increase “does little to...
Universities across the UK are calling for changes to the maintenance loan system. On 4 December 2024, an open letter was sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on behalf of students across the country.
The letter expresses concerns about the “gaps in maintenance support”, highlighting that on average, the maintenance loan falls short by £504 a month so the proposed £414 a year increase “does little to...
Student protest ‘a gathering of immature individuals’ say York Reform Society
On 1 February, students gathered in protest against Reform UK’s far-right policies on the night of the York Reform UK Society’s inaugural dinner.
Students feel "overworked" but "well paid" at York Christmas Market
By Tom Layton and Emily Stevens
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
York’s award-winning Christmas Market has returned for another year. The market officially opened on 14 November and will continue to light up Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square until 22 December. It is open every day from 10am to 7pm. The Christmas Marke...
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
York’s award-winning Christmas Market has returned for another year. The market officially opened on 14 November and will continue to light up Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square until 22 December. It is open every day from 10am to 7pm. The Christmas Marke...
Attempted Long Boi theft alleged
By Emily Stevens and Tom Layton
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
This week, the University announced that the statue of beloved duck Long Boi has been damaged. The statue has been removed and the area cordoned off for the time being in order to assess the damage.
It is unclear if the statue was intentionally vandalised. An an...
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
This week, the University announced that the statue of beloved duck Long Boi has been damaged. The statue has been removed and the area cordoned off for the time being in order to assess the damage.
It is unclear if the statue was intentionally vandalised. An an...
Vice-Chancellor responds to tuition fee increase
By Emily Stevens
University tuition fees in England are set to rise by £285, taking them to £9,535 per academic year. The increase is set to take effect from April 2025. This means the first year that fees will be higher will be the academic year 2025-2026.
Tuition fees in England have been capped at £9,250 since 2017, making this the first increase in fees for 8 years.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson annou...
University tuition fees in England are set to rise by £285, taking them to £9,535 per academic year. The increase is set to take effect from April 2025. This means the first year that fees will be higher will be the academic year 2025-2026.
Tuition fees in England have been capped at £9,250 since 2017, making this the first increase in fees for 8 years.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson annou...
Labour’s Autumn Budget 2024: How will it affect students?
By Emily Stevens
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has released the Autumn 2024 Budget, which is the first since Labour’s landslide victory in July. But how will it impact students?
Don’t panic. Nouse has compiled a list of all the changes that will directly affect you.
National Minimum Wage will increase.
The Chancellor announced that the National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will initially be increasing by 16.3%, rai...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has released the Autumn 2024 Budget, which is the first since Labour’s landslide victory in July. But how will it impact students?
Don’t panic. Nouse has compiled a list of all the changes that will directly affect you.
National Minimum Wage will increase.
The Chancellor announced that the National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will initially be increasing by 16.3%, rai...
Arts and Culture
Interviews, opinion pieces, book recommendations and more.
The rise of Substack: is this the return of writing online?
In 2025, the social media platforms with the most active monthly users are YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, all of which revolve around photo and video content.
Amandaland: the spin-off that shines on its own
As a huge fan of the BBC’s hit comedy Motherland, I was admittedly apprehensive at the news of a spin-off based on the show’s most divisive mum Amanda. Although she is undoubtedly a hilarious character, she’s not exactly a fan favourite the way Julia, Kevin, and Liz are. I know that when Amandaland was announced, I was at least slightly disappointed. After all, spin-offs are never as good as the original, are they?But to my amazement, Amandaland took me completely by surprise. The s...
Mark Thomas Returns to Stand-Up Comedy
By Emily Stevens
“If you don’t know what he does, ask your parents” is the strapline for Mark Thomas’s new show, Gaffa Tapes. I must admit initially my parents were much more familiar with his work than I was. But naturally I jumped at the chance to interview him ahead of Gaffa Tapes coming to York. As it turned out, students have a lot to learn from his extensive career and, I think, will enjoy his style just as...
“If you don’t know what he does, ask your parents” is the strapline for Mark Thomas’s new show, Gaffa Tapes. I must admit initially my parents were much more familiar with his work than I was. But naturally I jumped at the chance to interview him ahead of Gaffa Tapes coming to York. As it turned out, students have a lot to learn from his extensive career and, I think, will enjoy his style just as...
Arts Team Recommends: Our Favourite Books of 2023
By Emily Stevens, Cara Doherty and Elena Savvas
Cara:
As January progresses and New Years’ Resolutions start to falter, you may be struggling with one of the most popular aspirations - to read more books. But, never fear! The Arts team are here to inspire you with our favourite titles from 2023. With almost 150 books re...
Cara:
As January progresses and New Years’ Resolutions start to falter, you may be struggling with one of the most popular aspirations - to read more books. But, never fear! The Arts team are here to inspire you with our favourite titles from 2023. With almost 150 books re...
WATCH: Bankside's Frost Fair celebrates when an elephant walked across the frozen river Thames
Did you know that 200 years ago an elephant was supposedly led across the frozen river Thames?
WATCH: W4 Winter Art and Design Fair celebrates local artists for a fifth year
The W4 Winter Art and Design Fair returned to Chiswick for its fifth year on 21 and 22 November.
London’s Queer Britain museum seeks to expand
The chief executive of a London-based LGBTQ+ museum has revealed his aim to expand the gallery to champion more stories from the queer community.
Review: Shakespeare in Words and Pictures
By Emily Stevens
As an English Literature student, I am of course no stranger to William Shakespeare. However, I have never experienced his work explored in such a unique way. This event, part of The Visual Shakespeare Project, opened my eyes to the importance of making the arts more interdisciplinary.
The corridor leading up to the entrance to the event was lined with easels displaying beautiful paintings. I imme...
As an English Literature student, I am of course no stranger to William Shakespeare. However, I have never experienced his work explored in such a unique way. This event, part of The Visual Shakespeare Project, opened my eyes to the importance of making the arts more interdisciplinary.
The corridor leading up to the entrance to the event was lined with easels displaying beautiful paintings. I imme...
Review: Dramasoc's 'Helena and Hermia'
By Emily Stevens
Do you really want to know where I was on April 29? At Dramasoc’s production of Helena and Hermia, of course.
The University of York’s Drama Barn looks unassuming from the outside: a small building tucked away behind the Music department. But as I entered, I was blown away by the setting and knew I was about to be transported into another world. I took my seat and settled in for what promised to b...
Do you really want to know where I was on April 29? At Dramasoc’s production of Helena and Hermia, of course.
The University of York’s Drama Barn looks unassuming from the outside: a small building tucked away behind the Music department. But as I entered, I was blown away by the setting and knew I was about to be transported into another world. I took my seat and settled in for what promised to b...
Review: Butch-Femme Camp at the Norman Rea Gallery
By Emily Stevens
On Thursday 21 March, the university’s student-run Norman Rea Gallery hosted “Butch-Femme Camp”, an exhibition organised by one of Muse’s own Arts Editors, Elena Savvas, in collaboration with Butch-Femme Press. The event was advertised as “a queer extravaganza, featuring poetry, art and creative discussion”, and it certainly did not disappoint. It was a fantastic celebration of queer culture and s...
On Thursday 21 March, the university’s student-run Norman Rea Gallery hosted “Butch-Femme Camp”, an exhibition organised by one of Muse’s own Arts Editors, Elena Savvas, in collaboration with Butch-Femme Press. The event was advertised as “a queer extravaganza, featuring poetry, art and creative discussion”, and it certainly did not disappoint. It was a fantastic celebration of queer culture and s...
David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ Exhibition Review
By Emily Stevens
As the winter break drew to a close, my family and I decided to head into London for the day to visit the David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ exhibition, before I returned to university. The exhibition was first opened in 2020 but was cut short after only a few weeks due to the pandemic. In 2023, it reopened at the National Portrait Gallery featuring new portraits, composed by Hockney in 2021 and 20...
As the winter break drew to a close, my family and I decided to head into London for the day to visit the David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ exhibition, before I returned to university. The exhibition was first opened in 2020 but was cut short after only a few weeks due to the pandemic. In 2023, it reopened at the National Portrait Gallery featuring new portraits, composed by Hockney in 2021 and 20...
About Me
I am a journalist currently working towards my NCTJ Diploma at News Associates, London. I also write for regional publications the Londoners.
I was previously News Editor at Nouse, the University of York's award winning student newspaper and have produced a wide variety of investigations, news reports, features and interviews. I was also on the publishing team for The Stray, a University of York arts and culture magazine.
Here you will find all of my published articles compiled into one place. I have written on a wide range of topics, from arts and culture to news, and have even had the chance to interview a well-known stand-up performer. I hope you enjoy reading.