The Ultimate Listverse: Catering to Your List-Loving Soul
Hazel Scott 
Since Brexit, the EU has been grappling with multiple crises and internal conflicts. Can the bloc hold itself together in these turbulent times? 1. Leadership Deadlock The EU struggles with leadership battles, preventing consensus on essential reforms. This gridlock undermines efforts to present a united front on global issues. 2. Economic Stagnation Decades of low … Read more
The road to the 2024 election is proving as rocky as ever, with missteps from all sides. How much will these blunders affect the final vote? 1. Sunak’s Soggy Start Rishi Sunak began his campaign drenched outside No. 10, a less than auspicious start that played badly in the press. His Titanic Quarter visit later … Read more
Look around you; Britain isn’t what it used to be. Immigration has transformed our towns and cities, bringing a mix of cultures, challenges, and opportunities. How has this shift affected your neighbourhood? 1. London It’s no surprise London tops the list. The capital is practically a world of its own, bustling with languages and cultures … Read more
Did we really survive our reckless childhoods, or have we become overly cautious? Are today’s parents acting out of wisdom or just plain hysteria? 1. Climbing Trees Without a Care We clambered up trees faster than squirrels. Today, it seems a padded suit and a helmet are required just for a gentle climb. But isn’t … Read more
Some movies we loved as kids just wouldn’t fly today. Times have changed, and so have our views. Here are some classic films that might cause a stir if they were made now. 1. The Breakfast Club (1985) This iconic teen drama might be a favourite, but its handling of issues like sexual harassment and … Read more
Is it the magic, the nostalgia, or just the sheer joy of shouting “Expelliarmus!” in awkward situations? What keeps us coming back to the world of Harry Potter, even decades after the last book was published? 1. The Wizarding World From Diagon Alley to the Forbidden Forest, the Harry Potter universe is vast, vivid, and … Read more
Oh, you’ve perfected the art of hiding vegetables in smoothies and you own more reusable coffee cups than shoes? Tell me again how you only use wooden toys — do you feel like you’re doing this parenting thing just a bit better than generations before? 1. Your Child Has an Instagram Account It’s not just … Read more
Navigating adulthood in the 2020s has been like playing a game of real-life Jenga, with each year bringing a new, unexpected challenge. Did you think adulthood would be easier? 1. Pandemic Perplexities The decade kicked off with a global pandemic that turned our worlds upside down. From navigating furloughs to following ever-changing government guidelines, it’s … Read more
Dive into the underbelly of the UK’s urban landscape, where cities compete not for accolades of innovation and growth but for titles in the “Could Really Do Better” league. It’s a countdown of missed opportunities and squandered potential—welcome to the most underperforming UK cities, where the motto is “We’ll get there… eventually.” 10. Wakefield: Asleep … Read more
Looking for something a little more adventurous than your neighbourhood pool? The world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers are hiding some pretty spectacular secrets beneath their surfaces. From submerged museums to eerie sunken cities, here are 18 underwater attractions that prove the best sights require getting a bit wet. 1. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia Home … Read more