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The Indiependent publishes music, books, film, tv, gaming, theatre, opinion and lifestyle content by early career stage journalists.

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Sarah Bones

Freelance journalist based in Essex. I write features, opinion pieces and personal essays on a variety of topics including health and wellness, education, parenting, relationships, careers and self-development. Email: hello@sarahbones.co.uk

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Gemma Cockrell

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Daisy Couture

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Chloe Wright

Gold-Standard NCTJ-trained journalist and sub-editor. Big fan of Gilmore Girls, music, theatre, and books. Mental health is very important to me. Treat people with kindness.

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Lauren Wilkins

Sub Editor at LADbible, UNILAD, and Tyla.Former Trending Editor at P&B; Social. Journalism Studies graduate from the University of Sheffield. Experienced in news and feature writing, copy editing, television/radio production, …

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Arib Dauhoo

I am a Student at the University of Sheffield studying journalism studies

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Latest Articles

What ‘The Muppets’ Tells Us About Saying Goodbye to Muppet*Vision 3D

In the 2011 film The Muppets, Walter, a lifelong Muppets superfan (and Muppet), travels to Los Angeles with his (human) brother Gary, only to find the old Muppet Studios abandoned and on the verge of demolition. With a greedy oil tycoon eager to bulldoze the theatre, the brothers help reunite …
By Libby Jennings
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Witch Tourism in Salem: America’s Spookiest Summer Escape

When people think of a witch, they often picture a green-skinned, wart-nosed hag with a black cat for company — a caricature shaped by pop culture. The reality is, victims of witch trials weren’t fairy-tale villains, but real women and men who simply didn’t fit into society’s status quo.Salem, Massachusetts, …
By Libby Jennings
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5 Enjoyable Things to Do in Edinburgh : The Indiependent

While the Edinburgh Fringe Festival may steal the spotlight each summer, the Scottish capital is brimming year-round with hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences just waiting to be explored.One of the city’s greatest assets is its abundance of green space—Edinburgh is the greenest city in the UK, and it shows. From …
By Tara Russell
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What To Do When The World Stops Working: Blackout across the Iberian Peninsula  : The Indiependent

It began at 12:13 with a flicker. The lights in the staffroom blinked off, then just as politely, back on. Odd.Classroom to ChaosThirty minutes later, mid-class with thirty eight-year-olds, the power cut out again. Lights, the whiteboard, internet. Gone. At first, I assumed it was just our classroom. Maybe the …
By Tara Russell
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The Camino: The Walking Adventure You Didn't Know You Needed : The Indiependent

When people talk about the Camino de Santiago, they often imagine a singular path such as the iconic Camino Francés which stretches 800 kilometres over northern Spain. In reality, the Camino is a vast network of pilgrimage routes, represented by the shell symbol, where all roads lead to Santiago de …
By Tara Russell
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Book Review: Say Nothing // Patrick Radden Keefe : The Indiependent

Patrick Radden Keefe’s Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland is a gripping, masterfully told deep dive into the heart of The Troubles—one of the bloodiest chapters in modern Irish and British history. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Keefe reconstructs the 1972 abduction and …
By Tara Russell
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‘Twiggy’ Review: A Starry Docu-Celebration of an Icon

Once again, Sadie Frost steps back into the stylish heart of the 60s, shaping up her ongoing exploration of Swinging London’s most enduring fashion icons. With Quant (2021), she captured the visionary behind the revolutionary mini skirt and mod culture designs and now, Frost moves from designer to muse in …
By Miatta Mbriwa
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‘One of Them Days’ Review: Sisterhood Anchors The Absurdity

Lawrence Lamont’s feature debut One of Them Days may be the latest entry into the buddy comedy genre, yet it exudes a classic ‘they don’t make ‘em like this anymore’ feel that’s drawn resemblances to the 1995 cult-comedy classic Friday since its conception. And it’s not exactly an off-base comparison, …
By Miatta Mbriwa
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Album Review: People Watching // Sam Fender : The Indiependent

Sam Fender’s People Watching is a blockbuster. The North Shields-born singer-songwriter announced his third studio album last November, igniting excitement among his ever-growing, devoted fanbase. There’s no denying Fender’s meteoric rise since the release of his last album, Seventeen Going Under. Now armed with an upcoming sold-out stadium tour and …
By Zahra Hanif
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Album Review: Balloonerism // Mac Miller : The Indiependent

Last Friday marked the release of Mac Miller’s second posthumous album, Balloonerism. After years of unofficial versions circulating online, his estate announced back in November that they felt it was time for an official release of the late rapper’s work. The album is poignant, haunting, and woefully existential. Balloonerism begins …
By Zahra Hanif
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New Year's Resolutions: How To Successfully Make And Break Them : The Indiependent

As the new year approaches, I find myself once again sitting in the living room of my childhood home, with a large chocolate Santa staring at me. An annual recurrence, as I, along with many of my peers, make the pilgrimage back from adult life to my childhood bedroom for …
By Tara Russell
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Carry-On Review: An Airport Action That Struggles to Take Off : The Indiependent

TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton) finds himself finally progressing in his career when he is offered the responsibility of supervising hand luggage checks. With a pregnant girlfriend Nora (Sofia Carson), this promotion is a step towards the job security he needs. Unfortunately, on Ethan’s first day on the X-ray …
By Jennifer Cartwright
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RNIB Launch New Initiative To Make Games More Accessible For People With Sight Loss : The Indiependent

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched a new initiative to help video game developers make their games accessible for people with sight loss.The initiative, known as Design for Every Gamer, will include a player testing panel. The panel is made up of gamers with sight loss. …
By Ellen Leslie
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Theatre Round Up: What To Watch In December 2024 : The Indiependent

It’s time to dust off the decorations, crack open the mince pies and don your glitteriest clothing, because December is finally here. If you find yourself with some free time between Christmas shopping and present wrapping, here are our top theatre picks for December.Oor Wullie: Dundee Rep, running until 30 …
By Ellen Leslie
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TV Diaries: Everything I watched in October and what I’m excited about : The Indiependent

While I’m still relishing the cosy autumn evenings, I’m not as happy about the cold, dark mornings kicking in. “Go on, just one more episode” feels like such a great idea at the time, but it does make waking up on a gloomy Monday morning that little bit harder. Now, …
By Hannah Bradfield
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TV Review: ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is A Polished, Mature Take On The Rom-Com : The Indiependent

★★★★☆In the name of full transparency, I initially only pressed play on the recent Netflix release to serve as background noise for a self-commiserating cold-ridden study session curled up on my sofa. I expected a sort of Emily In Paris escapade which I could smirk wryly at in between blowing …
By Elise Barry
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