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• Leveson Inquiry: Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt Under Fire Over Allegations He...

  

  Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt: Time to resign? photo: HowardLake Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is resisting calls to resign over allegations he provided... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• House of Lords Reform Under Scrutiny Again

  

  The House of Lords: Up for reform? Photocredit: Geograph The House of Lords is in the political firing line once more, as plans for reforming the venerable... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Claire Squires: Tragic Case of Woman Who Died on London Marathon Home Straight...

  

  30-year-old Claire Squires died close to the London Marathon finish line. As details emerge of her inspirational life, donations to her chosen charity -... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 CHARITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Scoped Out: The London Shop Fronts Blog, a Treasure Trove of Wonderfully Worn ou...

  

  Sellfridges, which, err, sells fridges. Photo credit: London Shop Fronts blog The Periscope Post editorial team is a big fan of ‘Ronseal’ blogs. By this, we mea... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Dutch Filmmaker Frans Hofmeester’s Time-lapse Video Homage to His Daughter...

  

  A Dutch father has filmed his daughter every week for her first 12 years of life. Watch her grow up in just two-and-a-half minutes. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 ART & DESIGN, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIAL MEDIA

• An Interview with a Writer: Philip Womack

  

  Philip Womack is the author of two fantasy novels for older children and contributing editor of The Periscope Post. He's also Byronically handsome and giggles... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Cookie Crumbles in 30 Days – Will You Face a £500k Fine?

  In approximately one month – 25 May – European legislation on web privacy will impact over 3 million British businesses. The “Cookie law”, or the Directive on... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Nordic Noir Television Crime Drama The Bridge: The Critics Speak

  

  Cold: Danish detective Saga Noren in The Bridge The Bridge is the latest Scandi-drama to hit British television screens. But is it better than Borgen? More... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• London Council Accused of ‘social Cleansing’ Over Stoke on Trent Housing Plan

  

  The Olympic Park: Pushing up rents in Newham? photo: Tamsin Slater A London council has been accused of ‘social cleansing’ over plans to move poorer tenants... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Reviewed: Superhero Action Film The Avengers

  

  How many superheroes does it take to make a Joss Whedon movie? Answer: Lots. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• How Chelsea Can Edge Past Barcelona to Reach the UEFA Champions’ League Final

  

  Lionel Messi: Photo credit: Prettyfriendship Chelsea play Barcelona at the Camp Nou tonight bouyed by the one-nil lead they achieved in last week’s Champions... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SPORTS

• Footballer Ched Evans’ Conviction for Rape Sparks Twitter Row After Victim...

  

  Twitter: Time for a law change? Photo credit: James Cridland, http://flic.kr/p/8AqBAj Police are investigating claims that a woman raped by footballer Ched Evan... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIAL MEDIA, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• An Interview with a Young Writer: Molly Naylor

  

  Molly Naylor Molly Naylor is a poet, playwright and theatre-maker. Her first solo show, Whenever I Get Blown Up I Think Of You debuted at the Edinburgh... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Viral Video: Futsal Brutal Headkick Knockout

  

  A futsal ball. Photo credit: norio.nakayama Futsal, a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors, is certainly... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Stock Markets Are Jittery After the French Presidential Election First-round...

  

  Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel: The end of the relationship? photo: Chesi - Fotos CC Socialist Francois Hollande’s victory in the first round of the French... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What You Need to Know About the US-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Deal

  

  Obama's policies of engagement and his strategy for ending the war in Afghanistan have come under fire in the past. Official White House Photo: Pete Souza... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Tube Strikes and Olympic Overload: Are Londoners Facing a Summer of Travel Chaos?

  

  A London Underground tube train. Photo credit: Coolinsights Londoners are bracing for a 72-hour Tube strike after talks between London Underground and trade... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Barclays Premier League: Has Manchester United Blown Their Chance of Winning a...

  

  Everton forward Steven Pienaar scored the late goal which drew Everton level with Manchester United on 22 April. Photo credit: nicksarebi The Premier League... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Wills and Kate, AKA the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Set to Celebrate First...

  

  The first year of marriage brought puppies, gun scandals and endless pregnancy rumours. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Shakespeare’s Birthday: What the Bard Still Has to Offer

  

  What is the media talking about, 400 years after his death? Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE