Published work

Here you can find all my published work in both Verve and Holloway Express.

  • Music and Tattoo Culture

    Music and Tattoo Culture

    By Sara Valle-Martínez 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… Read more

  • Are immigration figures really rising? Or does processing immigrants take longer?

    Are immigration figures really rising? Or does processing immigrants take longer?

    by Sara Valle-Martínez 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… Read more

  • Pollution in London: Will Sadiq’s plans make a difference?

    Pollution in London: Will Sadiq’s plans make a difference?

    by Sara Valle-Martínez 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… Read more

  • Maya Hawke at Lafayette in London with opener Manu Grace

    Maya Hawke at Lafayette in London with opener Manu Grace

    Written and captured by Sara Valle-Martínez 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… Read more

  • Tattoos at work: does body art mean a lack of professionalism?

    Tattoos at work: does body art mean a lack of professionalism?

    by Sara Valle-Martínez Imagine the following scenario: you spend hundreds – sometimes thousands – of pounds on a tattoo design by your favourite artist. Just a few days later, when you’re finally able to share your beloved body art with the world after the tedious healing process has ended, your employer tells you that you… Read more

  • Buying in bulk: Could you go zero-waste?

    Buying in bulk: Could you go zero-waste?

    Text, photos, and infographics by Sara Valle-Martínez If you’ve ever thought about buying in bulk, you might’ve been put off because of the inconvenience of having to carry empty containers to the shops or the high prices of organic food. But there are ways to make bulk shopping cheaper – while helping the environment at the… Read more