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Words by Sara Valle / Photos by Laura Blaha This Saturday, April 20, marks the highly anticipated Record Store Day, a celebration eagerly awaited by die-hard vinyl collectors and music aficionados. As fans gear up for this event, renowned wine family company Miraval has joined forces with Record Store Day in a one-day pop-up event: Miraval’s Mystery Vinyl – …
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By Sara Valle You can feel the tingling in your tongue as you walk the doors of Camden Hot Sauce Festival. There’s a pleasant hum, guests having cocktails in candlelit tables, a best sauce competition, and a 666 challenge: 6 wings in 6 minutes and an extra 6 minutes without a sip. Table’s ready – …
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By Sara Valle You’re not ugly, you’re just not in season right now. That’s what beauty influencer and owner of Somber Studios, Jessica Vill, said to her thousands of subscribers in a video two years ago. Her words are as relevant today as they were in 2021. The “clean girl” aesthetic looked like the light …
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By Sara Valle AI is revolutionising the world – and whoever says otherwise is lying. It feels real – ChatGPT talks like a person. “I’m here to provide information, answer questions, and engage in natural language conversations on a wide range of topics.” It always knows what to say and it can also breathe life …
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By Sara Valle I bet if you close your eyes and picture a rock star, some of the first things that come to mind are tussled hair, drugs, booze, fags, and worn-out jeans or leather trousers. You probably also visualised a bunch of tattoos — maybe a skull, roses, or some kind of female looking …
by Sara Valle Net migration in the UK is expected to reach almost 250,000 annually over the next few years, despite Prime Minster Rishi Sunak’s pledge to drive down the number of new arrivals. That’s according to the data released by the Office for Budget Responsibility this month. This increase in immigration last year was primarily driven by …
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by Sara Valle London is a metropolitan city with over nine million inhabitants roaming its streets, taking red double-decker buses, and pushing and fighting to get a seat in the Central Line at rush hour. If you step outside you realise a few things right away. First, the city is a melting pot – a …
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Written and captured by Sara Valle People gathered on a Monday night in indie venue Lafayette in London to see what the actor-turned-singer Maya Hawke had to offer. South African singer Manu Grace opened for a crowd of expectant fans with a set of groovy beats and unguarded lyrics. Standing on stage in her green velvet dress with her guitar and …
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By Sara Valle Sonus faber pay tribute to the titans of music history, from those on stage to those working behind the curtains, with their new award-winning Homage collection. The Homage New Generation melds artistry with cutting-edge innovation to elevate the listening experience to new heights. All the squares in the company’s ethos are checked. …
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By Sara Valle(ARCHIVE: Originally published in 2014) Three years after the play’s first revival since the 1950s, this new production of Accolade still has the ability to surprise its audience. Featuring a host of witty and raw characters, Accolade deals with writer Emlyn Williams’ belief that we all have something to be ashamed of. Director Blanche McIntyre took a chance in restaging this 50s play at …
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