Norwich and Nottingham, two of only four cities in the UK to have been awarded the prestigious status of being UNESCO Cities of Literature, are joining up to host the Global Cities of Literature gathering in 2019. After a successful bid to host the event, the collaborative forum, otherwise dubbed ‘Nottwich’, will provide the chance…
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Finance
Tax leaves cavity in wallets
The introduction of a new sugar tax on soft drinks has meant that consumers could end up paying more for their favourite fizzy drinks. The ‘Soft Drinks Industry Levy’, or ‘sugar tax’, was first announced in 2016 in the hopes of putting pressure on soft drinks manufacturers to reduce the sugar content of their drinks,…
Travel
How to travel like a foodie
Whilst there are many reasons why people travel, for me personally, many of my travel experiences have been centred around food. Whether it be fond memories of developing a slight obsession with ‘Gateau Basque’ or ‘Basque cake’, a hybrid between a flaky shortbread and a custard tart, filled with almond flavored filling, whilst on holiday…
Features
Rosie Burgoyne gives us Norwich’s sweetest treats
Gelato from Café Gelato: Be transported to Italy with the deliciously creamy Italian gelato on offer at Café Gelato. With flavours ranging from Nutella and cheesecake to white chocolate and passionfruit that can be paired with a homemade Italian biscuit, it’s more than worth the extra walk out of the centre of town to the…
Finance
Rosie Burgoyne on how to save
Let’s face it, the last thing any student wants to do is have to fork out hundreds of pounds a year on rail travel just to be able to travel home from uni a few times a year. But not all is lost, as taking the time to follow these simple tips may just help…
Features
The benefits of baking at university
Does the thought of baking a cake make you want to run away in fear? Is baking something you’ve never really considered attempting? If so, you may want to reconsider, as it turns out that baking can have surprising beneficial effects on personal well-being (not to mention the fact that you get to eat whatever…