By Eoin, 17 This morning the government has stated the voting age will be lowered to 16 before the next General Election, doubling down on commitments it announced during last year’s election which will bring in one and a half million eligible voters. This is a policy that has been in place in Scottish local […]
Category: Stories
Why Do We Even Have School Holidays?
Have you ever stopped to wonder why we even get school holidays? Why are they six weeks long? Who decided we needed them? And what were they really for? We started asking those questions — and the answers were a lot more surprising than we expected. Many of us look forward to the summer break […]
NE ROOTS – Episode One: The Last Miner
NE Roots Podcast – Episode One: The Last Miner In this first episode of the NE Roots Project podcast, young people from Headliners (UK) and The Activity Den uncover the living industrial heritage of Tanfield Lea and Stanley in County Durham. The Last Miner was created by young people who explored local history through interviews with […]
European Friends Trip: Choose your Player
By Francesca, 17 We know booking and organising multiple friends for a trip is harder than revising for A-Levels, so here’s a guide to cater to your every need, and the types of friends you may encounter. The Traveller Every friend group has one with the travel bug; think backpack and hiking boots. But there […]
Can’t Spot It? Young People Reveal Their Struggle to Recognise AI-Generated Content
If you can’t tell what’s real anymore, how can you trust anything? We’re young, but we’re not just using AI to finish homework. We’re thinking about what it’s doing to the world around us. And honestly, it worries us more than people think. When you watch a new Marvel movie filled with all the epic […]
Young People on… Video Games
This story was created by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. This project was made possible by the Million Hours Fund.
Delays, Disruption and Missed Chances: How Metro Chaos Affects Young People
By Alishia 16 We’re told to be independent, to take responsibility, to make our own way. But how are we meant to do that when the system we rely on keeps breaking down? If you live in Newcastle or anywhere around Tyne and Wear, you know the Metro is a lifeline especially for young people. […]
Young People On… Women’s Football
This story was created by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. This project was made possible by the Million Hours Fund.
Young People On… Screen Time.
This story was created by young people as part of the Headliners Young Journalist programme. This project was made possible by the Million Hours Fund.
The truth about GCSE pressure
By Samira, 16 If you’re 16 and living in the UK, chances are you’re either sitting your GCSEs or stressing yourself about them. For most of us, these exams aren’t just tests. They feel like they are make-or-break moments. That’s a lot for anyone to carry, especially when you’re figuring out who you are. Like […]