By Antonia Carter Recently, there has been widespread commotion regarding the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and her disappearance from the public eye in addition to King Charles’ announcement of a treatment for an enlarged prostate which revealed an undisclosed form of cancer. After announcing an abdominal surgery on 17th January 2024 in a post […]
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XL bullies : Gentle Giants or Dangerous Dogs?
By Shanay Nijjar Discussion over the dangers that the American XL bully dogs pose to society is a topic that has received an increased amount of attention in the past year. Not only is this a topic amongst dog owners and charity organisations, but a serious concern regarding both the police and the government. XL […]
MET Gala Criticised Amidst International Conflicts
By Olivia Henry Every year on the first Monday of May, celebrities, designers and the most powerful individuals in the fashion industry convene at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to raise funds for the MET Costume Institute when the notorious MET Gala is hosted. Described by fashion journalist Andre Leon Tally as “The Super Bowl […]
The Evolution of Journalism in the Past Decade
By Layla Baboli In the past decade, journalism has encountered a remarkable transformation, brought about by advancements in technology. From the rise of social media to the challenges posed by fake news, the methods of news reporting have evolved considerably, reshaping the way information is gathered and consumed. One of the most significant shifts in […]
Anti-Social Media: a Trend Or a Movement?
By Gabriella Davies In this day and age, we are fixed to our phones, and yes we are all guilty of this. Within the last five years we have witnessed the rise of TikTok and BeReal and as of the 5th January 2024, Tik Tok has over 1 billion active users, Instagram has 1.4 billion […]
GCSE Spanish trip to Malaga
By Lara Ward and Lily Young On Wednesday 13th December, students studying Spanish GCSE went on a residential visit to the Spanish city of Malaga. Accompanied by Mr. Alejandro, Ms. Gandi and Ms. Hales, we left St. Augustine’s Priory at 05:15 and arrived at Gatwick at 7:00. We travelled to Malaga airport, arriving at 13:30 […]
The Silent Struggle: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the Harms of Body Shaming
By Layla Baboli In a world increasingly obsessed with appearances, the quiet struggles faced by individuals dealing with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and the impact of body shaming are frequently disregarded. Body dysmorphic disorder, characterised by the thoughts and behaviours related to recognising flaws in physical appearance, affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The […]
Post Office Scandal Provokes Public Outcry
By Olivia Henry At the turn of the 21st century, the Post Office committed what is regarded by many as ‘the greatest miscarriage of justice in British history’ when it accused its employees of stealing money from various branches and forced them to pay this money back, despite knowing they were innocent. As a result […]
The Carol Service
By Giorgia Carraretto The annual Carol service, in which the whole school community gathered together to sing carols in Ealing Abbey, took place on the evening of Tuesday 5th of December. The Carol Service started with a candle-lit procession, followed by the Chamber Choir and Orchestra’s carols. This year, the Carol Service also included the […]
The Veritas Times Goes Social!
By Milly Saber Yes, you’ve read that right! The Veritas Times now has an Instagram account, where we’ll keep you up-to-date with the most recent articles! This way, you’ll get to know what articles are on the website, due to the daily reminders of what has been uploaded (which you can find on our Instagram […]