News
Woman reported missing from Beeston area
Police have launched an appeal to find a missing woman reported missing from an area of Nottinghamshire. Laura Benson, 24, was reported missing from the…
When can students return to accommodation and collect their belongings?
The Department for Education (DfE) has provided guidance on how students can collect their belongings from their accommodation. Students were encouraged to return to their…
Greatest Test cricketers of the century – Spinners
For our next list of cricketers of the century we will be covering the bowlers that didn’t use pace to give batsmen sleepless nights, but…
NTU confirm “blended approach” for 2020/21 classes
Today (20 May), Nottingham Trent University (NTU) confirmed they would be taking a ‘blended approach’ to their teaching in the new academic year. NTU’s Vice…
Sports
TV Review: Harry’s Heroes – Euro Having a Laugh
The ITV documentary that celebrates some England legends, something that is a laugh to watch but also look at some of the issues our favourite…
Greatest Test cricketers of the century – Spinners
For our next list of cricketers of the century we will be covering the bowlers that didn’t use pace to give batsmen sleepless nights, but…
Greatest Test cricketers of the century – Fast Bowlers
To continue our series on the greatest cricketers of the fairly young century, it would make sense to follow our list of batters with a…
Greatest Test cricketers of the century – Batsmen
Recent events have conspired to somewhat ruin the sporting calendar of late, but with this comes a great opportunity for sports fans to access their…
Fashion and Beauty
NTU student launches fashion and lifestyle blog in lockdown
There is a new fashion and lifestyle blog on the rise, called Edit. By Elizabeth. The blog officially launched on May 3rd, and already has…
Five Victoria Secret Angels who mastered maternity style
Victoria Street angel Gigi Hadid recently confirmed her first pregnancy with boyfriend Zayn Malik. Pregnancy naturally puts a demand on styling for a different body…
Easy ways to organise your makeup collection
As we’re still awaiting the day that we say goodbye to lockdown – hopefully forever – we don’t really have the chance to put on…
Ten essential products every makeup bag should have
Whether you have used isolation to let you skin breathe and recover, hone in on your makeup artistry skills or experiment with different products, it’s…
Culture and Entertainment
Theatre Review: A Streetcar Named Desire
The National Theatre continues its live streams with a co-production of the Young Vic of Tennessee Williams’ classic play. Continue to read to see thoughts…
Nottstopping Festival highlights: Flatpack Short Films
This collection of family-friendly short films was a highlight of Nottingham’s online Nottstopping Festival… One of the things we’re missing most about Broadway Cinema is…
Nottstopping Festival highlights: In conversation with Jeanie Finlay and Clare Finlay Thompson
The Nottstopping Festival celebrates all what Nottingham has to offer and brings endless coverage for audiences across this Bank Holiday weekend to enjoy virtually. The…
Throwback Review: The Shining
Celebrating its 40th anniversary today, we look back on the 1980 horror starring Jack Nicholson. For keen horror fans out there, then you will be…
Music
Nottstopping digital festival preview: Sunday’s music highlights
Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle’s livestream extravaganza, Nottstoping Festival, will conclude this Sunday where they will continue to fundraise for Frontline workers whilst connecting…
Review: Caligula’s Horse – Rise Radiant
Rise Radiant by Caligula’s Horse. It’s a review I’ve been struggling to contain myself for over the months gone by with ears gripped firmly in…
Nottstopping digital festival preview: Saturday’s music highlights
Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle have collaborated to create the Nottstopping festival, a Bank Holiday extravaganza which will virtually celebrate and connect Nottinghamshire. The…
TV Review: Taylor Swift – City of Lover concert
Released for a limited time on Disney +, Taylor Swift released her City of Lover concert on this and other streaming services for fans to…
Creative Corner
Relativity by Ishita Sharma
There was an incident in geography class once, in fifth grade, when Chhavi couldn’t point out north east when our teacher asked us where Tripura…
Sun-kissed by Zach Omitowoju
You left without much of a trace, That it was almost like a race. To you. It was, you? It was you. All of this…
For an old friend by I.V. Moon
As the sun came up We were still awake On the phone, You played me Fur Elise on the ukulele. I cried when I thought…
The Most Astounding Fact in the Universe by Ishita Sharma
I once saw on TV a scientist who was speaking generally about science-y things and generally speaking I am not a science person and while…
Travel and Lifestyle
A year in review – what is first year really like at Trent?
Now that the university year is coming to an end for most of us, Platform’s very own Culture & Entertainment editor Katie Green gives a…
Five great places to eat once lockdown is over
We now have an idea of when restaurants might reopen – so which places are we looking forward to eating at first? One of the…
Seven tips for living a sustainable lifestyle in the home
In the past few years, sustainability has become an increasingly popular trend. On January 1st, many of us will have made the resolution to live…
10 things I’ve learnt in lockdown
As we move into the 7th week of isolation, we all have one question on our mind: when will this all be over? Chloe Weaver…
Print Editions
Is there a future for therapy in gaming?
Gaming often gets a bad rep when it comes to its effect on people’s lives, with the industry being blamed for influencing negative behavioural changes…
Mental health on screen: Distinguishing fact and fiction
Films have the power to affect millions and therefore have a duty to respectfully represent what they show. Mental health on screen is often polarising…
Films and Friends: How entertainment supports my wellbeing
When it comes to anyone’s mental health, it is important that as an individual, they use whatever they can that helps them in a way…
The Role of Music in Mental Health Matters
“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” Music has always been something safe…