Stop the full stop. Punctuation symbol is ‘intimidating’ to young people who interpret it as a sign of anger, linguists say Language experts are debating the change in use by youngsters of the full stop In the age of instant messaging, some argue the full stop is no longer necessary Some experts say context is … Read more
There have been numerous demonstrations across Britain since the dramatic rise of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May. But the one that took place in Brixton over the weekend, to mark the 186th anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, was different. It marked the … Read more
A person wearing a face-muzzle, a baseball cap and socks adorned with the words ‘Hotter than Hell’ appeared at my side. He or she (I had better be careful not to assign a gender) spoke sharply to me, like someone with power: ‘Why have you chosen to stand here?’ For a moment, I was taken … Read more