Mean Girls: Not as bad as the TikTok reviews
Keita Gredzena
The newly released Mean Girls was always going to have it’s work cut out, as a musical version of the beloved 2004 movie, featuring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. It’s…
London’s darts resurgence: how the sport is back on the rise
Josh Smith
Hidden in an alley, underneath the railway line in Southwark, a pool bar sits away from the streets of corporate London. Under the Shard’s towering presence, a glimpse into an…
Saltburn fever has hit us too
Plamedi Mbungu
Image: Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Spoilers ahead. As Saltburn hits the small screen it’s discovered legions of new fans. We ask: what is it about Emerald Fennell’s Comedy/Thriller that makes it so…
Chelsea women come from behind to progress in FA cup
Caitlin Hamill
Goals in extra time from Sjoeke Nusken and Erin Cuthbert allowed Chelsea through to the next round of the FA cup, after a tense game against West Ham at Kingsmeadow…
The Epstein list: which celebs have been unveiled?
Evan Watson
A new set of court filings, linked to Jeffrey Epstein were released on Wednesday and make reference to a range of celebrities and well-known people. Referred to as “the list,”…
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr suffers ACL injury in training
Chelsea Women and Matilda’s striker Sam Kerr suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury at a training camp in Morocco, Chelsea Football Club confirmed. In a statement Chelsea announced that…
Disability History Month highlights challenges disabled students face
Yaasmiin Hassan
As Disability History Month comes to an end, discussions about the challenges faced by disabled students in higher education are brought to light. Sonny Fletcher, president of the Disability Student…
New River podcast series: Industry Interviews
Myriam Boudine
The River is launching a new podcast series, Industry Interviews. Industry Interviews will feature professionals in their respective fields discussing their achievements, how they got there and advice for young…
Homeless charity reports 30% increase in use of its services
Arafa Hassan
Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCHA) has seen a 30% increase in the use of its services compared with last year. While Kingston upon Thames is generally an affluent borough,…
Tik Tok parasocial relationships launch Gypsy Rose Blanchard into overnight stardom
Gypsy Rose Blanchard first entered the public eye in 2016, when she was convicted of her mother’s murder along with her then boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn. She was released from prison…