Current Affairs
Articles by young people about current affairs
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Eurovision Song Contest 2013: UK Act Chosen!
As the BBC chooses Bonnie Tyler and Believe in Me as our entry to Eurovision, Nathan looks over the song and our chances of European victory...
A Muslim AND a Feminist? What, really?
How we’re undermining women’s rights in the name of Feminism.
Are They Worth It?
As the pay slip of an average Hollywood star reaches over £1,000,000 a week, Nathan looks into the whole issue of Celebs and their wages.
Occupy Leicester
The team at the Leicester camp invite us down to observe a few hours in the life of a protest movement.
Bali Rai - reggae, ex-gangsters and zombie-demon-cowboys
A chat with Leicester’s hottest multi-cultural author
Leicestershire Girl Guides - Our Cabana, Mexico
This summer I went to Mexico with a group of Girl Guides, which was a fantastic experience. As I had promised, I have written an article of my experiences while I was there.
The Big Switch Off
The energy saving initiative that will take place from October 11-17 across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Teenagers' designs 'bag' top prizes
Yup, it's a cheesy headline, but hey, when there's an obvious pun...
Odd Socks Poems
The group called Odd socks with the 8-12 year old childeren from the local area partner up with John Gallas to get those creative poetic words working.
Armed Forces Day - ‘Music For Heroes'
Music for Heroes’, the inaugural event of which in 2010 will be centred on the geographical heart of the country in Leicester.
MTV Base Presenter, Zara Martin and Bebo's Big Think
The winners of the ‘Bebo’s Big Think’ – Sex. Worth Talking competition headed to London for a ‘Girls Night In’ at the luxurious Hotel Russell and a ‘Boys Night Out at the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, hosted by MTV BASE presenter, Zara Martin.
Building Schools for the Future
BSF or Building Schools for the Future is the largest programme in England to improve and build new schools. The aim is to improve your schools and give you a better chance in life.
Young People take their ideas to Cabinet
Three young people from around the country had the unique opportunity to pitch their ideas to the Prime Minister at a full Cabinet meeting.
Girl Guiding UK
Girl Guiding UK is the country's largest girls voluntary organisation, with 575,000 members!
Mark Thomas Interview
I caught up with the comedian come political activist at his "Invade Jersey" protest in Leicester...
Black Future Academy Youth Question Time
This youth question time was the latest in a series of topical debates organized by the Black Future.
Are Violent Video Games Bad For Us?
/Udivka/ responds to recent comments by Leicester MP Keith Vaz suggesting that violent video games should be banned for all ages.
Michelle Dewberry Interview
Michelle talks about her role in the "Big Think" campaign, The Apprentice, and offers some encouraging words for potential young business people out there.