Marilyn Monroe: Still lifting skirts and spirits – or just stirring debate?
Oct 24 2025
It was a scene of pure, urban poetry. As a sudden downpour lashed a public square, dozens of pedestrians made a dash for the nearest shelter: the billowing, stainless-steel skirt of a giant Marilyn Monroe.
For a few minutes, the iconography was turned on its head. The very same skirt that once caused a cinematic frisson in The Seven Year Itch was now serving as a communal umbrella. Laughter replaced leers; selfies captured shared respite, not a salacious glimpse. The image of a woman, so often dissected for her vulnerability, became a literal shield. It was beautiful. And it perfectly exposes the exhausting contradiction of our modern sensibilities.
Proven tactics to manage revision across A Level subjects
Oct 23 2025
Balancing revision across different A Level subjects is like juggling many balls at once. Each subject demands time, attention, and unique study techniques, which can easily become overwhelming if not handled smartly.
That’s why understanding how to plan, organise, and revise effectively can make a real difference to your grades and confidence.
Read on to learn practical strategies that make A Level revision more structured, less stressful, and far more productive.
Simple homemade Halloween outfits & hairdos on a budget
Oct 23 2025
Halloween outfits can cost a small fortune – and let’s be honest, hairdos often take up half the budget (and half the effort!). But fear not, mums – 2025 is all about clever creativity. With families tightening their belts, this is the year to raid wardrobes, rummage through drawers and turn household bits into show-stopping costumes. Because let’s face it — no one does resourceful glamour like mums do.
And the best part? You can do it all without damaging the kids’ (or your own) hair with harsh dyes, bleach or glitter overload. Here’s how to create five iconic looks with flair, fun and a touch of mum magic.
Tackling food insecurity and malnutrition: Reflections from the Nutritalks panel
Oct 22 2025
Yesterday, I attended an open panel discussion at the Royal Society, London, hosted by MyNutriWeb Nutritalks, focusing on food insecurity and malnutrition in the UK. Nutritalks, a series of “conversations for change,” aims to deliver a 10-point roadmap to government to tackle malnutrition – a bold and idealistic proposal. Yet what struck me most wasn’t just the ambition of the plan, but the human urgency behind it.
Don’t Wake Me Up (Before 6)! Parent-Proofing the Clock Change
Oct 22 2025
Ah, that magical time of year again – the clocks go back this Sunday (26th October), and while most people dream of an extra hour in bed, parents everywhere know the truth: it usually means the exact opposite. Forget lazy lie-ins – during clock change many mums will be up at 5am, bleary-eyed and clutching a coffee, as little ones cheerfully announce, “Morning, Mummy!”. The end of daylight saving might seem like a small change, but even a one-hour shift can send babies’ and toddlers’ internal clocks into chaos. Their bodies still think it’s time to wake, eat, or play long before you’re ready to. The good news? With a few clever tricks, you can help your mini early bird ease gently into the new routine – and save yourself from zombie status come Monday morning.
Who You Gonna Call? Claire Bueno on the 12-Year Journey Behind CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters
Oct 21 2025
Ahead of Halloween night, who you gonna call when you want to know everything about one of the most loved films of all time (particularly popular and watched again and again on Halloween)? Film-maker and author Claire Bueno has the answer! Her new book CLEANIN’ UP THE TOWN: Remembering Ghostbusters takes readers right behind the scenes of the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie – packed with fascinating stories, unseen moments and interviews with 56 members of the cast and crew, including Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson and director Ivan Reitman.
