‘We make music by passing things back and forwards – we are correspondents’
The Correspondents are a two-piece band from Wandsworth, London. Their live show is a unique, incendiary blend of costumes, beats, jazz and a treadmill(!) Mark Wilson went to feast his senses on the duo when they played at Mr Kyps in Poole, where Mr Bruce and Chucks answered a few questions.
Didn’t she almost have it all!
Few singers have been gifted with a voice as glorious as Whitney Houston. Her death at age 48 will surely send her albums back into the charts and introduce her music back for a generation who never saw her at the peak of her success, in the 1990s. Laura Curtis looks at the extraordinary life that she led.
Sunny Poole on a winter day
A photo essay created by Andria Archontides reflecting the sunny area of Poole on a winter's day.
The fight for a free Tibet: Storify
Tibetan resistance against Chinese authorities have increased in recent times. Access to the region is restricted for most mainstream media. Much of the international social networking sites are banned in the region as well. Prasanth Aby Thomas A look at the range of protests through social media.
Violence in Syria amid terrorism claims: Storify
In Syria it seems that a media and propaganda war is raging alongside the violence and repression. Theses are the Tweets and Facebook posts, claims and counterclaims compiled by Ashley Crowson following the bomb blasts in Aleppo on Friday.
Top tips for single girls on Valentine’s
Tomorrow “Single’s Awareness Day” rolls around. And while being surrounded by all things chocolate and heart-shaped this day doesn’t have to be a miserable one. Laura Curtis give you singletons some tips on how to survive the day.
Weeding out cannabis factories
Three Bournemouth brothers were recently sentenced for illicit gardening activities. Marc Perry takes a look at the case in question. He looks into the extent of the problem and asks the question: Why does cannabis cultivation thrive in Bournemouth?
Angry Birds to hit Facebook on Valentine’s Day
A Facebook version of the hugely successful mobile game 'Angry birds' will be launched this Valentine's day. The game has been downloaded over 500 million times, making it the most downloaded game of all time. Ilker Kocas looks at whether Facebook with its 850 million users will help 'Angry birds' to extend this record.
Athens, a battlefield: Storify
Athens has become a battlefield after thousands of citizens started to rebel at the Syntagma against Greek lawmakers. Andria Archontides looks at how the violent protests have been playing out on social media.