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alfie middlemiss
by sam rhodes Finding the balance between his acting and boxing life; Alfie Middlemiss made his first mark in professional boxing after winning his debut on December 6th 2024. Alfie the 21-year-old actor turned boxer has had the small screen in his family throughout his life. “My family’s been in acting for a long time, […]
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INTERVIEWS
parvez qadir
by anna jane begley For Parvez Qadir, storytelling has always been about more than entertainment. The Rochdale-born actor first made his name on screen with roles in television dramas including Coronation Street and Cops, but acting was never simply about landing the next role. Frustrated by the limited and often stereotypical parts offered to British […]
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dan evans
by anna jane begley Speaking to former News of the World journalist Dan Evans one mild evening in July, it feels like an age ago since the phone hacking scandal that shook the press industry to its core. Indeed, sitting in Evans’ garden in west London, sipping San Pellegrinos and discussing the current state of journalism, it […]
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ian hislop
by anna jane begley Sitting opposite Ian Hislop in his Private Eye office in London is a pinch-me moment for any aspiring journalist. The editor, satirist and writer is something of a national treasure in the UK, revered for his nuanced views, quick wit and searing jabs toward some of the most prolific people in […]
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ARTISTS
dr anikó boda
by anna jane begley When I speak to Hungarian artist Dr Anikó Boda one Monday afternoon, she has just returned from Berlin for the prestigious BBA Prize, where she has been named one of the “greatest discoveries” of the past decade. “It was the 10-year anniversary [of the prize] and they joined the photography and […]
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VISIT
leeds art gallery
by mia hadjigeorgiou While the city of Leeds may not be famed for its eclectic art collections, Leeds Art Gallery behind Millennium Square houses an impressive variety of artwork, from traditional oil paintings to more abstract modern sculptures and exhibitions. In all honesty, I’m ashamed to admit it took me nearly 3 years of living […]
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PIX
richard brown
by daphne (sister) To The Change Agent. Richard Brown aka Agenda. THE FIRST NEW CHIEFTAIN. ONE OF MANY. You did well Richard. You did well. You came into this world with a wisdom that rooted you firmly, as you moved through life. Your extraordinary gift of listening with your heart and connecting with others in a […]
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LISTEN
sofia kirwan-baez
by anna jane begley To say Sofia Kirwan-Baez is a very busy woman is an understatement. When I chat to the 28-year-old musician over a video call one Saturday afternoon, she’s only been back one day from the Alps and is now sitting in one of the swanky rooms of the Dorchester hotel – fresh-faced, […]
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WATCH
exorcist
by anya fielding My exorcist would have rolled his eyes at Regan’s antics. As a horror fan, it was inevitable that I would watch the Exorcist at some point. Expletive-laden and dramatic, it remains the mould for demonic possessions in media, making head-spinning and projectile vomiting synonymous with the Devil. But exorcists are not only […]
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PODCASTS
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horror games
by JustNaz~ Video game horror has come a long way; from the days of being haunted by pixelated ghosts to seeing every slimy tentacle, every blood stained fang and every rotting zombie in high definition plastered on our screens and creeping into our nightmares. Of course, only good graphics don’t make a good horror game, […]
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