Cory Gourley

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Writer and TV Sub-Editor at The Courier (Newcastle University)

Features Writer at The Northern Echo

Contributing Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Campus Censorship: A Myth or the New Norm?

2 weeks ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Vice-chancellor of the University of Reading, Robert Van de Noort, told a seminar at the Houses of Parliament in 2024 that universities need “to be more courageous and actively and explicitly promote a culture of diversity of thought” to overcome an “echo chamber” that isolates academic freedom and expression of students on campus. However, there are a certain number of myths surrounding censorship and what it actually means for campus life.
Best Lines from the Best Shows

3 weeks ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

So, to celebrate this, I am going to give you a rundown of what I think are the best quotes from some of my favourite shows! From The Crown to Motherland it’s going to be an emotional rollercoaster of an article!The Crown (Series 4):Best Line: “Alright, Not the Woman you Married!”So many to choose from here but this line always stands out.
Marching Powder: A Film to Rejuvenate the Football Factory Generation

1 month ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Image: IMDb Dyer plays Jack, who with a rather alpha presence doesn’t let us forget that he is a middle-aged cocaine addict who indulges regularly in football riots, with his equally middle-aged cocaine addicted friends, in the name of his lower league football club- that is crying out for some premier league-esque anti-hooligan measures (Yes, it really is that unsubtle!) The film has a solid plot with a network of strong...
BBC axes live episodes of 'Blue Peter': What does this mean for the future of Children's TV?

1 month ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Blue Peter is the longest running children's TV show in the world, airing weekly on Fridays since 1958. Since the show's inception it has been known for its wild and wacky pets and equally wacky presenters, introducing us to the likes of Konnie Huq, Richard Bacon, Matt Baker, Anthea Turner and the late, great Caron Keating.
Actor Spotlight: Linzey Cocker

1 month ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Images: Youtube & IMDbWaterloo Road: Jess Fisher was a cool, sarky and confident character, oh and played to perfection by Cocker of course! Her only downfall, she slept with her deputy principal (and one of her mother’s colleagues) the night before the first day of term but hey, we all have our vices, right?
Poembox: Cooking for Margo

1 month ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Image: IMDbI sprinkle some tears into my sponge, So that he gets a taste of my favourite pastime, I sprinkle some tears into my sponge Add ¼ Bitter Lemon.
'Toxic Town': A True Story from my Hometown to the Small Screen

1 month ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Image Source for All Images: IMDbI would like to begin this article with a bit of a personal commentary. I couldn't write this without acknowledging the fact that this new drama is a true story from my hometown. These families are people I have known vicariously through relatives, friends and their families for many years. Therefore, this is a story very close to my heart.
Track Review: All I Ever Asked // Rachel Chinouriri ft. sombr

2 months ago | indiependent.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Coming off the back of her double BRIT nomination, London born singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri has released a new version of ‘All I Ever Asked’. However, this time she has joined forces with LA-based artist, sombr. The updated track comes nearly three years after its original release in March 2022 and shows us that Chinouriri’s breakout year is only going to get bigger and bigger, with the track’s release also coming ahead of Chinouriri supporting Sabrina Carpenter on tour later this year.
Carry on Strutting: A Love Letter to my Younger Self

2 months ago | thecourieronline.co.uk | Cory Gourley

Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Carry on strutting around in your leather jacket and raspberry beret, they will still laugh and stare but in time they will smile and appreciate your individual streak, your boldness. The things that once made you question yourself, will be the things that people end up loving about you.
Interview: Marisa and the Moths

2 months ago | indiependent.co.uk | Cory Gourley

The Indiependent caught up with Marisa and the Moths frontwoman, Marisa Rodriguez, ahead of their headline tour, which kicks off this March. We discuss what sits at the heart of the band’s work, the importance of raising awareness of mental health through their music, the pressure that comes with defying labels and sexist stereotypes, as well as tease out details about the release of their Abbey Road studio sessions and their plans to break Europe.