The rise in environmental consciousness has been exponential, certainly helped by the Coronavirus pandemic. In the UK, spending over half of the year locked away in our homes has meant that as a population, we’ve generally had more time to digest our consumer habits and the affect these are having on the environment. The generational […]
Author: Ulani
Parklife News Bulletin 11:20
25th March 2021 This is your entertainment news bulletin with Jasmine and Ulani.
Coronavirus: Its impact on retail and fashion
Monday’s Government announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown, in which the opening of non-essential retail was listed as part of phase two, beginning April 12th. But for retail and the fashion industry, national lockdown has drastically changed people’s shopping habits and the growth of online and independent fashion […]
Our Covid Heroes- What it’s really like dispensing drugs to Covid-19 patients
Ella Saunders, rotational pharmaceutical assistant- Great Western Hospital, Wiltshire. As she grabbed her Emma Bridgewater mug of chamomile and peppermint tea, Ella sat down in the corner of her room, surrounded by plants, vines and candles. ‘Welcome to my zen space’, she laughed. ‘It’s been a long day.’ When starting her first full time job […]
Emma Chamberlain’s incredibly honest podcast series: Anything Goes
If you ask anyone under the age of 25 who they’re reminded of when they picture an almond milk iced latte, they’d probably say Emma Chamberlain. She is easily one of the biggest social media influencers of the next generation, and at just 20 years of age, has an Instagram following of nearly 12 million. […]
The F word will ruin your life, for the better
Florence Given’s debut feminist book will encourage young women to become feminists and social advocates, but only if they have the drive to change themselves. Okay so ladies, have you ever felt less worthy because you didn’t shave, wear makeup or make a significant effort for work? I applaud you for having the strength to […]
Wiltshire’s best walking routes
There’s no time like the present to get back in touch with nature. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the availability of gym’s and sports clubs isn’t always going to be predictable. But, thankfully what you can rely on is a trusty pair of hiking boots and the gorgeous trails that Wiltshire has to […]
Update: Covid-19 rule breaking
Scientists have warned of more lockdown rule-breakers as the Covid 19 vaccination rate increases. The news comes after a group of eight were arrested at Stonehenge yesterday, after they travelled to the tourist hotspot from London. The Government advisory body SAGE has warned that if people start abandoning the rules early, positive effects of the […]
The elderly couple who danced their way to TikTok fame
A viral video of Joseph and Sylvia Dolan from Doncaster has been viewed over 8.4million times on TikTok. Their daughter Jackie captured the moment her parents danced to Elvis’ song ‘Don’t be Cruel’ and liked the idea of sharing their joy with others. And she certainly did that. Here’s something to brighten up this dull […]
Covid-19: Vaccination and fertility
According to latest Government figures, over four million people across the UK have received their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccination. As of today, those over the age of 70 are eligible for the vaccine, alongside healthcare workers and those clinically extremely vulnerable. Despite this, the UK currently has the highest number of Coronavirus cases […]