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Is the UK ready for a Kabaddi boom?

Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi — Watched by over 280 million in India, the breathless contact sport has repeatedly tried to grip British viewers. Ahead of the Kabaddi World Cup being held in Wolverhampton this month, Kyle MacNeill speaks to the gamechangers laying the groundwork for a grassroots scene.

  • Sport
  • Kyle MacNeill

Piracy in the UK: the failed war on illegal content

Twenty years since the infamous ‘You Wouldn't Steal a Car’ advert, knock-off media is more rampant than ever. But can we justify our buccaneering piracy?

  • Culture
  • Kyle MacNeill

Inside the wild world of novelty political candidates

From Binface to Buckethead, Elmo to Mr. Fish Finger, Britain has a long history of madly dressed mavericks standing in elections, but who are they, who votes for them and what do they represent? Kyle MacNeill investigates.

  • Election 2024
  • Kyle MacNeill

Is anyone still talking to FRANK?

Twenty years since the government's drug advice service was launched, UK narcotics laws have never been so backwards and FRANK so quiet. Is he still active?

  • Drugs
  • Kyle MacNeill

Could fruit & veg prescriptions help a collapsing NHS?

Off script — Social prescribing connects people with non-medical support to improve their health and wellbeing – everything from surfing to dance classes. But is it just a plaster over the gaping wounds afflicting the country’s health service?

  • Activism
  • Kyle MacNeill

Shoplifting is set to go mass market

Counter culture — As the cost of living soars, stealing is on the rise. Could it lead to a change in attitudes toward the five-finger discount?

  • Activism
  • Kyle MacNeill

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