Flight delays in the Middle East leaves thousands stranded
After Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, many airlines are being left no choice but to cancel, suspend and divert flights across countries in the Middle East, including UAE (United Arab Emirates), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and several others. According to euronews, 22.9% of flights expected to land in Continue Reading
Celebrating the Cascade – Chatsworth Radio Show
Ahead of their work on location at Chatsworth House – Celebrating the Cascade, when they will be recording oral history podcasts, the team from Dunston Primary have been doing their own research into the facts, details and history of this historic and cultural landmark. This show covers details of the Continue Reading
Japanese Tech
Millie from Dunston Primary YJA Newsroom has been looking into the interesting world of Japanese Tech!
Erling Haaland: His journey from Leeds to Man City
Henry, from the Dunston Primary Academy YJA team, has profiled the early years of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Henry reveals lots of fascinating facts, including that even though Haaland plays for Norway, he was actually born in Leeds, UK!
Ravenside flooding and natural disasters
Jack, from the Dunston Primary Academy YJA team, discusses the aftermath of the 2023 Ravenside flooding and the time it took for businesses to reopen. Jack goes on to mention another significant natural disaster. Listen below to find out more.
Hardwick Hall: History and secret rooms
Harry, from the Dunston Primary Academy YJA team, takes you behind the scenes of Hardwick Hall, including the secret rooms!
What’s making the news across the world?
Luca, from the Dunston Primary Academy YJA team, gives you a quick update on all the headlines catching his eye from across the world.
Dunston YJA: Meet the team
The Young Journalist Academy has begun working on an exciting project with Chatsworth House and Dunston Primary Academy, Chesterfield. The project will provide YJA training for pupils who will produce 50 oral history recordings, with staff and volunteers behind the scenes at Chatsworth House. Listen below and find out more Continue Reading
Debt, Despair, and DLCs: The predatory practices of the gaming industry, explained.
Over the last decade, gaming has expanded from a niche hobby into a mainstream pastime enjoyed by millions worldwide. This rapid growth, however, has not been entirely positive for the industry – in fact, it has been exploited by many game companies seeking to increase their profits, no matter the Continue Reading
The Aesthetic of Agony: Rethinking the ‘tortured artist’ trope
Throughout history, the ‘tortured artist’ has been a trope long discussed and perpetuated. From the infamous moment when Vincent Van Gogh severed his ear amid thoughts of failure, to Sylvia Plath, who detailed her depression in unique poems, this archetype suggests that great art emerges from great suffering. This framing Continue Reading