Millicent Stott News Today

"It is important to consider that while the show provides great entertainment, it is not the truthful, raw portrayal it claims to be" - Millicent Stott analyses how Skins tries to portray mental health and sixth form life.

'I take issue with the heterosexual male directors who claim they are working hard to ensure cinema based on women’s same sex relationships is accurate' - Millicent Stott analyses how the male gaze permeates itself in films featuring queer relationships.

A note from the Books editors:  This year, we’re starting a series of editors’ choices of books they enjoy. Twice a month, members of the editorial board will recommend some of their favourite reads. Spanning novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction, we hope this series inspires you to pick up something new. When I reflect on the books which have had a defining influence on me, I am always drawn to the ones which uniquely and honestly examine women’s experiences. As a Literature st...

In new guidelines published by NICE on 7 th April, those suffering with chronic primary pain (pain for which there is no diagnosed cause) will now be offered treatments ranging from exercise, psychological therapy, and acupuncture. The guidance is clear — do not give painkillers, local anesthetics, or anti-inflammatory drugs. This has rightly caused outrage, with The British Pain Society raising concerns around doctors now withdrawing access to painkillers, and leaving many in severe, unmana...

With its snappy chorus and sugary sweet aesthetic, brand-new song ‘UK Hun’ has been unbelievably popular since its release a few weeks ago. If you’re anything like me, then you know the pain of having this deliciously camp, catchy and captivating tune on repeat in your head since it’s airing in episode 5 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK. Extravagant and hilarious, season 2 of Drag Race UK has been a much-needed distraction for many of us as we hit yet another lockdown slump in the midst of t...