The Curious Case of the Disappearing Lingerie and the Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in Glasgow

The Mysterious Lingerie Crisis Glasgow, Scotland - In a bizarre twist of retail fate, a well-known lingerie brand has announced it is working “round the clock” to restore in-store services after an unexpected disruption. The firm, which shall remain nameless (just in case they decide to send over some complimentary items), has left shoppers bewildered and underdressed. Reports suggest that customers have been wandering through the aisles, clutching their shopping lists filled with items that now seem unattainable....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Fiona MacLeod, Hamish Campbell

The Great Gig Drought: Why Musicians Are Struggling to Make Ends Meet in 2024

The Gig Economy Crisis Belfast, Northern Ireland While everyone is busy lamenting the passing of political figures and the state of public health, there’s another crisis unfolding right under our noses: the music industry is experiencing a gig drought so severe that many bands are considering a career change to professional cat grooming. Yes, you heard that right. Cat grooming. According to recent studies, bands today play half as many gigs on average during a tour compared to the 1990s....

October 13, 2024 · 4 min · 693 words · Clara O'Sullivan, Liam McNulty