Markets – Sara Valle-Martínez

By Gülsüm Bölük, Fatou Coulibaly, Sam Sorabjee, and Sara Valle-Martínez Nag’s Head business owners in Holloway feel disconnected from the upcoming community Christmas event to be held this weekend. Islington Council announced yesterday that a Festive Lights Event will take place in Nag’s Head Marketon Saturday, November 19, with Islington’s Mayor, Marian Spall, switching on the Christmas lights. …

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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…

by Sara Valle-Martínez 23 de March, 2023

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…

by Sara Valle-Martínez 9 de March, 202323 de March, 2023

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…

by Sara Valle-Martínez 7 de March, 20238 de March, 2023