Halloween may last only one night, but its impact can stretch much further. From the cost of costumes and nights out to second-hand shopping, discarded decorations and uneaten pumpkins, we look at what Halloween really costs and what happens when the celebrations are over.
Category: Community
Beyond the celebrations: Remembering the pioneers behind Notting Hill Carnival
The activists, musicians, steelpan players, mas designers and sound-system operators who shaped Notting Hill Carnival, and the plaque recognising 70 pioneers at Westbourne Park.
Thousands of Surrey households could receive less Council Tax support under proposed changes
More than 10,600 West Surrey households could receive less Council Tax Reduction under proposed changes, while East Surrey is considering support covering up to 100% of eligible Council Tax. Residents can respond to both consultations until 3 December 2026.
I went to the Comics Collaborative and here’s what I found
I think you would be hard pressed to find such a welcoming group of people as those within the Comics Collaborative.
Reframing the great outdoors in a new digital age
“At the end of the day, social media is helpful because there is a lot out there telling you to get off your phone and go outside!”
“It’s A Date!” Valentine’s Day 2025
I also find that people want to celebrate it, but don’t know where to start, they don’t want to be cliche.
World Cancer Day 2025
As people flip their calendars to February, international World Cancer Day 2025 approaches. February 4 has been designated for this progressive day for the past 25 years. The informative day has been spearheaded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). 2025 marks the beginning of a new theme for the day: “United by Unique.”
F1 2025: Pre-season Update
It is a new year and that means another year of Formula 1. Fans have had weeks of the sport by now and are itching to get back on the track. So what is there to know before getting into F1 2025?
TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court’s upholding of Congress’ decision to ban the Chinese-affiliated app has raised questions in many people’s minds—primarily, can the government do this? This article will address some of the most common concerns about the TikTok situation.
Will 2025 Be A Good Year?
It is officially two weeks into 2025, and the new year is here. The question that led up to the first of January and the first couple weeks of this new year is “Will 2025 be a good year?”
CRPGs: The End of an Era?
TTRPGs have celebrated quite the renaissance over the past few years, but just last year, a Dungeons and Dragons video game released to critical acclaim: Baldur’s Gate 3. Could the success of this game and others like it spell an end to the tradition of the shared tabletop?
Murder at Merkister Hall
In October of 2024, I went to see Murder at Merkister Hall, a play put on by The Man in the Moon. Let me tell you about the show:











