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Who are you? What have you done to my favourite book? These are normally the questions I ask myself when a beloved book is given the “Hollywood” treatment and turned into a film. So it was with a mixture of joy and trepidation that I headed to the cinema to see Gone Girl. Would a...
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When the weather turns colder it is inevitable that thoughts will turn to escaping to far-flung (and warmer) lands. Whether you are off in search of winter sun or bracing the chill on a city break, making sure you have the essentials with you can mean the difference between a dream trip and a holiday...
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“Welcome to our house. We eat, sleep, talk and play. We clean, cook, argue and make up. We share traditions and break the rules. This is our home.” – anonymous Now I have to say, I’ve been extremely lucky with my housemates, but our time spent together this year has been bittersweet; on one hand,...
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Everyone has a story in them. At least that’s what they say. But in the modern age when our lives are filled with white noise, often those stories are, at best told in 140 witty, carefully crafted characters or at worst they go untold. But here at Semple, we predict this is all about to...
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One of the many things I’ve missed while I’ve been at university is my dog. That fluffy face, those loving eyes and waggy tail – bundles of joy, wrapped up in puppy cuddles and walks. Myself and my housemates would love nothing more than to have a dog of our own, one that will sit...
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Follow the road down Park Street, past the Banksy and off in the middle of a dark street you wouldn’t have otherwise noticed, you’ll see a red light, at first you’ll overlook it but it will call your name. Pick up the public telephone and a lady on the other line will ask how many...
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Since it’s conception in 2005 YouTube has become one of the most used websites on the internet – giving it’s users free access to everything from music, how-to videos, trailers, vlogs and more funny cat videos than you could ever hope to watch…believe me I’ve tried. But the last few years has seen a rise...
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I am incredibly fortunate to be able to say that I have such a wide circle of friendship groups that are forever loyal to me, giving me never ending laughs, fun and memories. Whether those memories are distant from the years that have passed or slightly blurred from a few too many beverages, I know...
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A mix between true elegance and pure bliss with a rustic twist, Cafe KaiZen is already team Semple’s new favourite spot in town. With their delicious food, superb cocktail list and impressive service Cafe KaiZen has got you and your friends covered, catering to every occasion from afternoon coffee to after work drinks. Wandering down the...
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Not only has The Great British Bake Off become an increasingly popular show with every series, but it is also doing its part for cooking shows; the number of television cooking shows has shot up in recent times but rarely, if at all, do cooking shows make their way onto primetime television because they do...
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