AI EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Living in a future where the concept of a historical conventional job is on the brink of extinction may appear like a far fetched idea; however, we stand on the precipice of a future where artificial intelligence takes human jobs. You might think this is a dystopian tale, but several nations, including the United … Continue reading AI EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYMENT

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HISTORIC SHOWDOWNS AT THE 93RD COLCHESTER & DISTRICT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

The Colchester and District Tennis Championships finals on Saturday, 31st August, added another chapter to its storied 218-year history. Held at the picturesque Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club, the event celebrated its 93rd edition in conjunction with the club’s 125th anniversary, drawing tennis enthusiasts from all corners of the district. The competition was fierce on the … Continue reading HISTORIC SHOWDOWNS AT THE 93RD COLCHESTER & DISTRICT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

WILL NEW TECH MAKE US JOBLESS?

Living in a future where the concept of a job as we understand it today seems on the brink of extinction may seem like a far-fetched idea however, I look around me and fear that the generation currently enjoying their twilight years might well be the last ones to have experienced what we consider a … Continue reading WILL NEW TECH MAKE US JOBLESS?

PROPAGANDA INFLUENCES ALL OUR LIVES

Propaganda, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is “information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions“.[1] It is a powerful and potentially dangerous word that infiltrates our lives daily from every angle, including word of … Continue reading PROPAGANDA INFLUENCES ALL OUR LIVES

HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING IS DECLINING: ARE YOU RECYCLING ENOUGH?

Great News, recycling rates in the UK have increased since they began in the 1980s. Now for The bad news, recycling rates have slowly reduced within the last 10 years. Household recycling in the United Kingdom has evolved into a crucial aspect of waste management, spurred by environmental consciousness and the pursuit of sustainability; advancements … Continue reading HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING IS DECLINING: ARE YOU RECYCLING ENOUGH?

IS THE BBC LICENCE FEE SUSTAINABLE FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS?

“TRUST is the foundation of the BBC - we’re independent, impartial, and truthful”. [1] The British Broadcasting Corporation (the BBC) is a State-run media organisation receiving its funding from a licence fee paid by every household that watches or receives television on any device in the United Kingdom. The BBC have a defined Government Agreement … Continue reading IS THE BBC LICENCE FEE SUSTAINABLE FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS?

FORMER DRY TOWN FRINTON WELCOMES ADNAMS BREWERY: OPENING 20 APRIL

The once proud dry town of Frinton-on-Sea has the distinction of an Adnams shop opening on Thursday, 20 April. Adnams of Southwold in Suffolk is a world-renowned brewer, distiller and wine merchant. The company’s project manager, Daniel Ayers, said: "We have long enjoyed receiving visitors from Essex to our home in Southwold and felt that … Continue reading FORMER DRY TOWN FRINTON WELCOMES ADNAMS BREWERY: OPENING 20 APRIL

HAS THE TIDE GONE OUT FOR BEACH HUT OWNERS?

Tendring Council has approved a massive hike in charges for beach hut owners from next year. Exact increases have not been made available to the public; however, the council has confirmed that commercial leases will double annually, and private leases will be at least 10% higher annually. Commercial leases allow owners to rent out their … Continue reading HAS THE TIDE GONE OUT FOR BEACH HUT OWNERS?

HOW DID WAPPING CHANGE BRITISH NEWSPAPERS IN THE 1980s?

"You fuckwit! You bastard! Get this fucking newspaper out!"[1]. In 1986 on the first night of printing at the Sunday Times in their new facilities in Wapping, these were Rupert Murdoch’s dynamic words to his editor. Murdoch’s words seemed outrageous but circumstantially apropos. Murdoch had a master plan to move his newspapers out of Fleet … Continue reading HOW DID WAPPING CHANGE BRITISH NEWSPAPERS IN THE 1980s?

MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE HITS NORTH SYRIA & TURKEY

The quake-stricken town of Harem in Syria A massive 7.8 earthquake hit North Syria and Turkey on Monday, 6 February 2023. The death toll is currently (as of 15 February) over 41,000, but that number is expected to double. Watching footage of the aftermath of this earthquake, our hearts sink, we suffer pain, and our … Continue reading MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE HITS NORTH SYRIA & TURKEY

TEACHERS, SHOULD THEY STRIKE?

Should teacher’s go on strike for more pay? How much does a teacher get paid? Based on current data, the top salary for a teacher in the United Kingdom is, on average, £43,000 per annum. The overall average pay for a UK teacher is £31,000 per annum. Let’s put that information into perspective for European … Continue reading TEACHERS, SHOULD THEY STRIKE?

HARRY, GROW UP OR WE WILL TELL DADDY (Opinion Article)

Is Prince Harry going mad like the press are reporting or is he forcing the British Monarchy into a torturous corner? If he is allowed to continue reporting his family life within “the firm”, he may well expose further explosive existing rumours as truths. This would cause the British Monarchy to blush with outrageous embarrassment. … Continue reading HARRY, GROW UP OR WE WILL TELL DADDY (Opinion Article)

DID YOU KNOW, YOUR LOCAL GP SURGERY IS PRIVATELY OWNED AND FUNDED BY THE NHS?

Yes it is true your local GP surgery is privately owned, run as a business and funded by the NHS. My Local GP surgery was almost empty and it is next-to impossible to get an appointment, while my local hospital was packed and had a 6 hour wait. What on earth is going on with … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW, YOUR LOCAL GP SURGERY IS PRIVATELY OWNED AND FUNDED BY THE NHS?