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• Can London Hack Hosting the 2012 Olympic Games?

  

  Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville: Not caught up in travel chaos The background The first of thousands of athletes from around the world arrived in the UK... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Latitude 2012 Music Festival Wows Critics; is It the New Glastonbury?

  

  Lana del Rey The background The Latitude Festival, which takes place annually in the countryside of Suffolk, England, bills itself as “more than a music... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Coalition at War After Lords Reform Setback

  

  Nick Clegg and David Cameron. Photo credit: Crown copyright The background The coalition government is under increasing strain after a week of public spats... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Dark Knight Rises Divides Critics

  

  The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan’s third installment of the Batman reboot starring Christian Bale. The background The Dark Knight Rises is one of... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• What the John Terry Not Racist Trial Verdict Means for Football, British Society

  

  John Terry celebrates Chelsea’s Champions League win. Photo credit: Julian Mason http://flic.kr/p/c2r4WL The background Chelsea and England defender John Terry... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Big Fat Gypsy Spin-off Divides Critics, Henry IV Delights, Dangerous Roads...

  

  Thelma’s Gypsy Girls Channel 4′s controversial traveler franchise has spawned another spin-off: Thelma’s Gypsy Girls sees teenagers from the traveler... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno’s Reputation Should Be Painted Black

  

  It's what happens after the sexual abuse of children in reported that is the biggest problem - too often nothing happens. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• John Terry Not Guilty of Racism; Best of the Twitter Reaction

  

  John Terry. Photo credit: Paul Bence The background Ex-England captain John Terry has been cleared of racially abusing fellow footballer Anton Ferdinand. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Is Bradley Wiggins on Course to Win the Tour De France?

  

  Bradley Wiggins The background Cyclist Bradley Wiggins has made Tour de France history by retaining the yellow jersey for the fifth day in the row, becoming... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Barclays’ Premier League: Ten Good Reasons Why Queens Park Rangers Can Finish...

  

  QPR’s talisman Adel Taarabt. Photo credit: Wonker If, a few years ago, you’d have told me that, by 2012/2013, my beloved Queens Park Rangers would be looking a... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Stripper Flick Magic Mike Has Plenty of Toned Abs but No Heart

  

  Channing Tatum in Magic Mike The background Fresh from martial arts mayhem in Haywire, director Steven Soderbergh explores the world of male strippers in new... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Stripper Flick Magic Mike Has Plenty of Toned Abs but No Heart, Say Critics

  

  Channing Tatum in Magic Mike The background Fresh from martial arts mayhem in Haywire, director Steven Soderbergh explores the world of male strippers in new... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Starring Keira Knightley, Goes Not...

  

  Steve Carell and Keira Knightley in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World The background Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is directed by Lorene... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Why Internet Users Stopped Digging News-Sharing Site Digg

  

  Digg sale: Problems included an unpopular redesign The background Social news site Digg has been sold for a reported $500,000. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIETY, TECH

• Sale of Digg to Betaworks Gets Technorati Talking Over Price Rumour

  

  Was the one-time social media star really sold for just $500,000? Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• What To Expect from the New Series of The Thick of It

  

  The cast of The Thick of It. Photo: BBC The background It’s been three years since the last series of The Thick of It was shown on television. Now it’s back –... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Army Drafted in to Plug Security Gap Left by G4S, London 2012 Organisation in...

  

  London 2012 security: Not worthy of a gold medal? The background The military is to provide 3,500 troops to strengthen security at the London 2012 Olympics,... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Top Five Fifty Shades of Grey Spin Offs (Including a Christian Grey Cake)

  

  50 Shades of Cake. Made by Richard’s Cakes, of Manchester. The background Fifty Shades of Grey, the sado-masochistic book by E L James that started as Twilight... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 ENTERTAINMENT

• Top 5 Fifty Shades of Grey Spin Offs

  

  50 Shades of Cake. Made by Richard’s Cakes, of Manchester. The background Fifty Shades of Grey, the sado-masochistic book by E L James that started as Twilight... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Biggest Massacre in Syria to Date at Tremseh; Over 200 Killed

  

  As the biggest massacre yet (to be confirmed) in Syria sees over 200 killed, is the Syrian regime finally cracking? Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY