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Back in 2016, Netflix released a little show called Stranger Things, which went on to become the defining megahit for the streamer. But now, ahead of the finale on New Year’s Day, the sheen appears to be wearing thin… Fans and critics alike have complained about overstuffed plots and too many characters - and more than

As another year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at the past twelve months and what it’s meant for the world of video games.  It’s been a stellar year for indie games, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 raking in heaps of plaudits (and a fair few award nominations) for its take on the JRPG genre — while smaller

As we settle into the festive season, it’s time for a round-up of all the best TV from 2025. It’s been a jam-packed one, as ever, serving up lashings of humour, tragedy and a whole lot of sequels. Severance has returned for the first time in years, as has Stranger Things, and the Alien franchise has gotten its own TV s

It’s well-documented that our courts system is in crisis but following an investigation, The Standard can reveal that magistrates are sitting in secret to allow utility companies to break into people’s homes, granting warrants based on applications they have never seen. Back in late 2022, energy firms and courts were r

It might be the festive season, but there’s fury in the corridors of power following a row which broke out regarding proposals that would see local elections delayed for a second year in a row for millions of voters.  It comes as the government plans to abolish the two-tier system of district and county councils, creat

The British Library is one of the UK’s greatest cultural institutions.  However, behind the scenes, the staff who make it function are working longer hours for less pay, in worsening conditions. Now, with help from the PCS union, they’ve decided to fight back. But what does this means more broadly in terms of who is ab