Lauryn Berry

I have just completed my postgraduate degree in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London.


I'm a journalist and copywriter with experience working for publications such as Time Out London, and PRUDE UK. I'm currently a senior writer at Carrot Magazine.


In July 2021 I graduated from The University of Manchester with a first-class degree in English Literature with Creative Writing.


I am the former Lifestyle Editor at The Mancunion, and Deputy Editor at Polyphony.

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Bridgerton Season 2: Subdued sexy for the win

We all know that feeling – you’re halfway through your new steamy book, sexual tension grows, your cheeks burn red, and you pray to some superior being that nobody on the train can see what you’re reading. Or perhaps you’re watching the latest teen drama show, enjoying the secret glances, the innuendos, the awkward touch of passing hands that gets dispelled quickly only to be replaced with a hotter, heavier, hornier scene later in the episode. But what happens when they finally do it? When the
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Why we won’t be using the Dripstick – and we’re not the only ones

“Already, I’m like why?” These are the first words to come out of Dr Angela Jones’s mouth. The wide-eyed board-certified gynaecologist looks at me with incredulity as I describe to her the newest craze in FemTech: The Dripstick. Previously known as the Come&Gone, the product, sold by company Awkward Essentials, is described on their website as “the first after-sex clean-up product of its kind”. The medical-grade sponge is white, about the size of a regular tampon, and sits on a plastic stick, s
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Six of the best things to do in Shepherd’s Bush (picked by a local)

Shepherd’s Bush resident Vera Thordardottir, co-owner of Bears Ice Cream Company, tells us how she spends her time in the area. ‘I think a lot of musicians took their first steps there. It’s just this gorgeous old building. They have really interesting concerts and shows on.’ ‘They put on lots of independent plays, discover amazing new playwrights and set up interesting productions.’ ‘October 26 is an amazing bakery. The owner, Raluca Micu, makes the most delicious bread. Downstairs there’s a
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The best things to do in Embankment, picked by a cool local

Maria Brandani, marketing and social media co-ordinator at iconic wine bar Gordon’s picks her favourite nearby haunts. ‘One of my friends read this article about these supposedly Ancient Roman baths in one of the side streets off the Strand, where you can go and press a light switch to see them. I looked it up and found out where it was. It’s just on Strand Lane and you wouldn’t notice it unless you know about it. It’s not the most amazing thing but it feels really secret!’ ‘Cellar Door is a r
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Londoners have been told to avoid outdoor exercise today – here’s why

A genuinely good reason not to go for a jog after work If you needed reason to sack off any ‘new year, new me’ plans to go for runs every day this January – here is a good one. The Government’s official source on UK air pollution has issued a warning, alerting Londoners that the pollution levels are very high right now. They are so high that , the PM2.5 (particulate matter) concentration in the city is currently 6.3 times higher than the World Health Organisation’s recommended annual air quali
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There’s going to be a London vigil for Ashling Murphy on Saturday

The National Women’s Council of Ireland has confirmed that dozens of vigils are being organised along the UK to honour the life of 23-year-old teacher Ashling Murphy, who was attacked in while out for a run and died on Wednesday afternoon. London’s vigil will be held on Saturday, in front of the London Irish Centre, between 4pm and 5pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring flowers and candles. All those who cannot attend are encouraged to light a candle for Ashling and all other victims of gender-
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Good news: London has reached its peak of Omicron cases

Infections and hospitalisations are on the decrease, allowing for possible changes to Plan B measures soon According to official ONS numbers interpreted by public health director Professor Kevin Fenton, London is likely to have passed its peak of Omicron infections, with both cases and hospitalisations on the decrease. The peak of 4,074 daily cases happened last Wednesday and numbers have since dropped. The capital was swept by cases of Omicron in November, one of the latest variants of Covid
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‘I’m building a bit of a spreadsheet!’ We spoke to Muhammad Malik, the guy who made a billboard to find a wife

Muhammad Malik talks to Time Out about his parents’ reaction, how he’s organising his DMs and his ideal first date ‘It's a bit of a shock when people recognise me on the street, or just come up and say “Oh, how's it going?” I just think: “well, how do you know me?” Oh, okay, because of the billboards”.’ Last week, Muhammad Malik went from unknown guy to famous face overnight. Sick of dating, the 29-year-old entrepreneur set up giant adverts for himself in London and Birmingham. Each one featur
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Tfl fines for motorists are set to increase in London

In a bid to reduce congestion, road accidents and pollution, Transport for London has agreed to increase fines for road contraventions on all red routes. Red routes, if you don’t know, are the city's busiest thoroughfares, accounting for 30 percent of the traffic in the capital. Drivers will now have to pay fines of £160 rather than £130, with the rate increasing for the first time since 2011, and bringing the charge in line with the current penalty for non-payment of the Congestion Charge. Con
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Breathe life into your old instruments by donating them to young, aspiring musicians

Do have an old instrument lying around the house? That guitar you bought when you were 16 and swore to learn how to play, the recorder from your child’s schooldays, a crumbling violin that’s been in the family for years… do you actually use any of them? Ronnie Scott’s Charitable foundation, in partnership with charities Music for All and Sistema England, are welcoming all musical instrument donations for children in the UK and overseas. The donation scheme aims to make music accessible for all
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You can now visit Kew Gardens for just £1

The Royal Botanic Gardens has lowered some of its admission prices to welcome more visitors From tomorrow (Tuesday January 11), Kew Gardens is opening the gates to its leafy landscapes, exotic plants and romantic greenhouses for only £1 to those who receive Universal Credit or Pension Credit, a reduction of £8.75. This fulfils a promise made by the Royal Botanic Gardens in 2020 when it launched its Manifesto for Change, which aimed to bring prices down and make Kew more accessible to a wider ra
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There’s a petition to save the Marble Arch Mound!

It opened, it charged for admission, it closed. It reopened, it became free to visit, it closed for good yesterday (January 9). The Marble Arch Mound, named by Londoners as the city’s worst attraction, is set to be dismantled later this month, but some people don’t want to see it go that easily. Two young Mound enthusiasts have started a petition to save the landmark from destruction, and it’s slightly bewildering. While it claims to want Westminster Council to extend the Mound’s lifespan, call
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Ready to Uber down the river to Kent?

You will soon be able to Uber down the river from London to Kent The Gravesend Town Pier (oldest remaining cast-iron pier in the world, by the way) in Kent is being sold to the Uber-owned company Thames Clippers, who will use it to create their first route out of the city. This new river route has been in the works since 2017, with Thames Clippers running occasional services between the city and Gravesend. But now it's set to become a regular service, similar to those operating between Putney
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Say farewell to the Marble Arch Mound this weekend

The £2 million pound lump of grass and stairs that appeared at Marble Arch last autumn was part of the West End’s post-Covid revival plans. However, it never got the approval of tourists and visitors due to an entry fee of £6 for an underwhelming experience. It was so unpopular that, in September, the attraction was made free in the hope of enticing more visitors. Naturally, the internet had a lot to say… The temporary exhibit has now reached the end of its short life and is set to be removed a
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Vault Festival’s tenth-anniversary edition has been cancelled

Vault Festival is one of London’s wildest cultural events, featuring theatre, cabaret and all sorts of other performing arts. Every year since 2012, it’s been held in the labyrinthine vaults under Waterloo station. After a devastating year in 2020 when the festival was forced to shut early, and no festival at all in 2021, this year was meant to see Vault’s triumphant return, for its tenth anniversary. Unfortunately, its organisers have made the extremely difficult decision to cancel the program
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A new series of weekend tube strikes starts tomorrow

The RMT union, which represents some London Underground workers, is planning strike action on the tube every weekend from tomorrow (Friday January 7) until mid June. These strikes will take place from 8.30pm every Friday and Saturday night until 4.30am the next morning, which is better than during rush hours, but is not good news for late-night transport. The strikes will affect the Central and Victoria lines, causing disruptions from 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with those lines likely to be
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The goats of Kentish Town City Farm want to eat your Christmas tree

Yep, 2022 has picked up where 2021 left off with a trail of weird and wonderful news. This January, you can get Kentish Town City Farm to collect your Christmas tree and it will be fed to one of their resident goats. Between January 7 and 10 and for a £10-£15 fee, you can book your Big Tree Takeaway collection and responsibly (albeit weirdly) dispose of your festive fir. The city farm, which offers educational and therapeutic visits for children and families, is celebrating its 50-year anniver
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In pictures: London’s rubbish is piling up because so many bin workers are isolating

London residents are furious at the excess waste on the streets Many of the city’s bins are spilling out rubbish on to the streets due to Covid-related staff shortages. After a holiday season full of food and drink, it’s only natural that there’s more waste than usual to get rid of, but with the increase in Covid-19 infections and required isolations, there isn’t enough staff to collect it. Ministers have called for contingency plans to be brought into place and the Local Government Associatio
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Man takes out billboard in west London to find a wife

The days of Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and even new kid on the block Thursday, have come and gone. From public proposals to innovative dating strategies, it seems that Londoners are taking love public. If you really want to find love you’re going to need to pay for premium self-advertising. Someone that's done just that is Malik, a 29 year-old entrepreneur from London. What exactly has Malik done, you ask? He’s paid for an enticing photo of himself to pasted up on billboards in Southall, Bethnal Gre
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