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Niall Flynn

Bike

The BMX crew no one took seriously...until they dominated

Pedal to the medal — After starting out with just an abandoned track to call home, a penniless BMX club in South London went from being laughed at by rivals to producing some of the world’s best riders. But they’re not ready to give up a reputation as scrappy underdogs just yet.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Photography

Photos of Colombia’s violent past and uncertain future

War & Peace — Danish photographer Mads Nissen reflects on his time in Colombia during the height of its turmoil, documenting the people impacted by conflict in the country.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Photography

An afternoon of excitement with Cliff Richard’s superfans

Form a queue gals — Shot in the run-up to one of his concerts, Robin Mellor’s photos of the singer’s colourful fanbase depict a warm, obsessive dedication usually associated with a much younger generation.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Opinion

How to survive No Deal Brexit, from a real-life survival expert

Keep calm and stockpile food — With the prospect of food and medicine shortages, grounded flights and surges in price, we ask professional survival skills instructor Paul Kirtley how to make it through the post-Brexit apocalypse.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Photography

What is life really like for Ukraine’s LGBTQ population?

Common People — In Common People, Kiev-based artist and photographer Anton Shebetko explores the fear that dictates the lives of LGBT Ukrainians with a series of manipulated, impersonal portraits.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Photography

Dystopian shots that confront our fears about the future

Welcome to the end of the world — In After The Fact, Canadian photographer Tony Fouhse suggests that our greatest anxieties about the future may have already been realised.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Opinion

A brief history of Tories being bad at social media

Digital deficencies — The Conservative Party are not very good at social media. Following Amber Rudd’s recent Partridge-esque Twitter video, we revisit some of our favourite examples of Tories on the internet.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Photography

Photos of people having really rubbish holidays

Bored Tourists — In a project shot over three separate summers, photographer Laurence Stephens explores the disillusion that comes with organised travel.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Music

Up close and personal with Cardiff’s new music heroes

A scene within a scene — For the past year, Welsh photographer Elijah Thomas has been documenting the lives of Cardiff’s up-and-coming bands, capturing a DIY scene united in its tight-knit camaraderie.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Music

‘London is a war zone – I’ve been on the field myself’

Novelist talks — Novelist has established himself as a force by proudly swimming against the tide. But, for the 21-year-old rapper, true independence goes much further than music.

Written by: Niall Flynn

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