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South West Londoner •

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.


East Twickenham Neighbourhood Association (ETNA) Community Centre will host their second disco from 3pm – 5pm on 25 September after their first sold out.


The event features disco music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s and attendees are asked to make two song requests on entry to get everyone involved in the fun.


ETNA Community Centre director Va...
North West Londoner •

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.

Queer Britain, in King’s Cross, is one of only ten LGBTQ+ museums in the world, featuring works by queer artists alongside exhibitions on queer history.

Andrew Given, who has led the museum for the past year, spoke about the importance of the institution, as he said LGBTQ+ exhibitions at national museums are often curated by people who are not me...
Nouse •

Student protest ‘a gathering of immature individuals’ say York Reform Society

By Emily Stevens

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.
The protest was sparked by the announcement that controversial Reform MP Richard Tice would be speaking at the event.
The protest against the Reform event lasted for several hours. Protesters were armed with signs which read “Stop Reform UK”, “Refugees w...
Nouse •

Severe cuts leaving college life “bottom of the barrel”

By Emily Stevens

It is no secret that the University has reported serious financial cutbacks in the last year, as have several other higher education institutions across the UK. In the midst of staff and budget cuts, Nouse spoke to students, including those involved in college leadership, to learn how these changes are affecting the University’s collegiate system.
All students who spoke to Nouse have been kept ano...

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Nouse •

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...
South West Londoner •

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.


East Twickenham Neighbourhood Association (ETNA) Community Centre will host their second disco from 3pm – 5pm on 25 September after their first sold out.


The event features disco music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s and attendees are asked to make two song requests on entry to get everyone involved in the fun.


ETNA Community Centre director Va...
Nouse •

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...
Nouse •

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...
Nouse •

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...

Arts and Culture

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The Stray •

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...
North West Londoner •

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.

Queer Britain, in King’s Cross, is one of only ten LGBTQ+ museums in the world, featuring works by queer artists alongside exhibitions on queer history.

Andrew Given, who has led the museum for the past year, spoke about the importance of the institution, as he said LGBTQ+ exhibitions at national museums are often curated by people who are not me...
Nouse •

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...
Nouse •

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...

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.