Alice Wright's Blog

It has been reported this week that singer Lorde has delayed the release of her new album because of bereavement.

She has considered that the time and effort that needs to be devoted to her career right now will be affected by grief – and who can blame her? The loss of a loved one can be devastating and your work can most definitely suffer while you come to terms with it.

The fact that Lorde is grieving for her beloved dog Pearl, shouldn’t make any difference.

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It can be very hard for fans to love Morrissey sometimes.

The Smiths: 30 years since the split and still the best British band?

Once praised for his wry phrasing and alternative look on life and love (and of course being the frontman for long-lamented band The Smiths) he now seems to spend his time coming up with odd statements and outrageous viewpoints, each more controversial than the la...

Crank up the dry ice and put Bauhaus on loud because it’s time to celebrate: 22 May 2018 is the ninth annual World Goth Day (WGD).

A date that began as a social media idea has been embraced globally with parties, events and gigs taking place – all attended by exquisitely dressed Goths of course.

This well-recognised, yet sometimes derided sub-culture is inspired by music and fashion.

Devotees are usually marked out by their elaborate clothing and...

After the initial rush of excitement at the first contraction, or your waters breaking, labour soon settles down into a rather boring period of waiting for most expectant parents.

Yes, the time from those early symptoms that indicate baby is on the way to the actual delivery can stretch into hours, days sometimes.

An endless amount of time punctuated with a contraction or a lovely examination of your cervix.

You can’t really rus...

You’re probably loving these gorgeous, hot sunny days.

After all, what’s not to love about sunshine and being able to spend time outdoors?

Well, while you’re basking in a sunny park or drinking in a warm beer garden, do spare a thought for those of us trapped inside a stifling, sealed room, with the windows shut and wet flannels pressed to our faces.

For we’ve been taken hostage by hay fever.

And it’s putting us through hell in a million tiny ways.

Thrust into the strange and confusing world of motherhood new mums will seek out others in the same boat to share concerns and discuss their little ones.

During such an odd time it’s only natural that you’d want reassurance about the new situation you find yourself in.

Whether online, in a baby-group or a coffee-shop gathering the conversation would be pointless and confusing to the uninitiated.

In fact most of it would seem s...

On Tuesday 20 March days and nights will be of equal length across the globe.

This balancing act of a 12 hour day and 12 hour night is called an equinox (equal night in Latin, fact fans) and the spring or vernal equinox happens at exactly 16.15 when the sun passes the celestial equator and the earth’s axis is perpendicular to its rays.

But this special day isn’t just an astronomical event, it also marks t...

Sunday night favourite Call The Midwife is nearing the end of its seventh series, another successful run for the show that’s consistently had over 10m viewers.

But with at least another two series already commissioned and further Christmas specials planned (the festive episode has won the seasonal ratings battle for two years in a row), fans will be relieved.

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Jersey: the biggest of the Channel Islands and home to old TV detective Bergerac.

As it’s a tiny bit of Britain in the Channel, I thought there was little more to discover on a recent break there.

6 reasons why Jersey makes the perfect island break

But, upon arriving, I was stunned to hear of the island’s strange history, its independent administration and a huge selection of odd facts.

And yes, the landscape is incredible: from ethere...