Amelia Jacob

Dec 10, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Amelia Jacob |Albert Tait

Gifted from Norway, London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is 60 years old and 20 metres high Credit: Andy Rain/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock London’s most famous Christmas tree has been criticised for looking “scrawny” and “half-dead” compared to its bushier New York equivalent. The Trafalgar Square spruce, gifted to the UK from Norway as part of a nearly 80-year tradition, was lit up last Thursday in an annual ceremony. However, critics found fault with its appearance compared to the tree that was...

Jun 14, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | George Odling |Amelia Jacob

Albanian fugitives are hiding in the UK in the same way British crooks once did in the Costa del Sol, experts have warned amid soaring extradition cases. A flood of suspected murderers, rapists and drug traffickers wanted around Europe have appeared in Britain's extradition court after being found living in the UK. At least 34 wanted Albanians faced extradition proceedings in 2023.

Apr 23, 2024 | epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson |Amelia Jacob

By Sean Lawrenson, Second Year, English I’ve been thinking of a way to best describe the new animated film, Robot Dreams, a spiralling, utterly enchanting look at what it is like to feel the deep connection of friendship. To enjoy the extreme highs and lament the devastating lows. Oh, and also, it’s set in a world where only animals and robots seemingly exist. Oh, and it’s almost completely silent, but don’t let that put you off.

Apr 16, 2024 | epigram.org.uk | Amelia Jacob

By Amelia Jacob, Co-Editor-in-ChiefAt the University of Bristol, the SU is synonymous with the student experience. All students are automatically given SU membership upon registration, unless you choose to opt out, and the union supports over 350 student societies, including 60 sports clubs. It is an independent charity that works very closely with the University, which has some legal responsibilities to oversee the union.

Apr 16, 2024 | epigram.org.uk | Amelia Jacob |Milan Perera

By Amelia Jacob, Co-Editor-ChiefToday, 16 April, the SU announced their external Code of Conduct review will begin 'immediately' and will be completed by July 2024, following UBLHC's ongoing campaign. The announcement was emailed to students and student group leaders and shared on the SU Instagram account this afternoon.