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The Golden Globes 2025 Set The Fashion Agenda

Here are the fashion trends to keep on your radar.
Held in the heart of Hollywood on Sunday night, The Golden Globes 2025 kicked off this year’s awards circuit. From shimmering gold to daring cut-outs, the evening's fashion choices spoke volumes about the upcoming sartorial direction. 
Winners certainly do wear gold. Metallics were undeniably the palette of the evening, with multiple celebrities turning heads in their glittering gowns. Actress Demi Moore dazzled in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé...

Advocating for Literary Freedom: An Interview with Cardiff University Book Club -

In the face of growing censorship and threats to literary freedom worldwide, Cardiff University Book Club is leading the charge. By hosting engaging discussions and raising funds for PEN International, the club is committed to championing the right to read, write and share ideas. Krisha (President), Christine (Social Secretary), and Khalid (Reading Group Coordinator) discuss their insights and aspirations.


What does the term ‘literary freedom’ mean to you, and why do you think it’s so importa...

Sasha Nugara: The Cardiff Grads Journey to The Times and Beyond -

In the cutthroat world of property journalism, Cardiff Alumni Sasha Nugara is already making her mark. 


After graduating in 2021 with a BA in English Literature, Nugara joined The Times as an apprentice in 2021, immediately showcasing her talent for storytelling. Thanks to her evocative first person travel piece on Sri Lanka, Nugara earned a finalist nomination for the TravMedia Awards’ Rising Star of the Year 2024. Her journey from literature graduate to acclaimed reporter reflects her passi...

Sleepwear to Streetwear: Bedcore is This Season's Hottest Trend

Gingham, oversized co-ords and vertical stripes – what do all of these things have in common? Aside from internet domination, these microtrends take their cues from one single source: pyjamas. But while you might associate them with the bedroom, they’re currently making a splash outdoors. Intrigued? Let us formally introduce you to bedcore.
Clinging to the last vestiges of summer? Lucky for you, there’s one blossoming trend that will carry you comfortably through the seasons. After all, just bec...

The Trends We Loved At Copenhagen Fashion Week SS25

It’s that time of year again. Copenhagen kicked off Fashion Week SS25 with a run of fantastic runways and presentations across the city – and amongst the stylish show-goers and buzzy activations, a new set of trends were born. These are the ones to have on your radar.
Fashion Week marked the return of Scandinavian minimalism, blended with eclectic and free-spirited design. Earthy tones, flowing silhouettes and bold patterns paired alongside artisanal craftsmanship dominated the SS25 runway. Want...

Vogue World London: A Met Gala-Style Showcase

Dame Anna Wintour, alongside British Vogue editor, Edward Enninful, has curated a Met Gala-inspired event to raise money for the arts in the UK as a result of government funding cuts.

On 31st May 2023, Vogue announced that London would host the second annual Vogue World extravaganza on September 14th.

The culture and fashion spectacular will feature performances from popular musicians including Stormzy and Micaela Coel. Celebrities expected to attend the event include Kate Moss, Cara Delevigne

Meet the Newport teen inspiring other young Muslim women to get into martial arts

Sakinah Hussain started her martial arts journey aged just six at her uncle’s gym, training and competing firstly in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, then adding Judo, Muay Thai and now Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA.

At just 13 years old she competed in the competed in the Pan Am World Championships in California, and in 2020 became the first Muslim to represent Wales at the IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi last August, where she won a bronze medal.

Today – and still just 16 years old – Sakinah i

'A clear breakdown in communication': Newport travel agents on Greece wildfires

Thousands are being displaced as Greek officials have described the situation as the largest evacuation in Greece’s history.

Earlier this week a representative from Cardiff Airport told the Argus all flights to Rhodes had been cancelled until at last Friday, and that the airport would not be sending any additional flights for British holidaymakers fleeing the island. It is not clear if flights have resumed.

A spokesperson from the airport suggested holidaymakers concerned about thier trips sho