As my train rushes away from London the buildings slowly turn into trees, back gardens become longer, wider and my fellow passengers on the train are noticeable more relaxed than those in the centre of town. Walton-on-Thames bears many of the trademarks of a Surrey suburb. A lovely place to buy your first home or … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling
This was always going to be one of the biggest selling books of 2012. It was eagerly anticipated by potter fans everywhere; The Casual Vacancy had a great deal of hype to live up to. Before reading the novel, written for adults, I’d seen the onslaught of criticism from the right wing media spitting that … Continue reading
There goes my heroes, they’re ordinary
This summer those London commuters who’d actually stuck around during the Olympics experienced a little bit of a break from over-crowded tubes and the miserable 9-5 faces we all know so well. The Olympics were in town! As a resident of East London I can honestly say it has been one of my favourite summers. … Continue reading