/ 12 August 2024

Banksy’s menagerie, return of the retro disco, and Mills & Boon celebrate 50 years of romance…

romance novel, love story

After 7 new Banksy murals appeared in London over the last week, we have an answer as to the meaning behind them… The pelicans, elephants, monkeys, wolf, goat, cat, and the latest an aquarium, are designed to cheer people up. Seems suspiciously simple… 

For those with fond memories of Blue Light Discos – aka booze-free parties for teens run by the police – they are set for a comeback with organisers looking to Gen Z to run the events to make them cool once again.

And while the kids are out, parents can have a more adult-themed night in with a saucy novel as the corset-busting Mills and Boon series turns 50yo. The enduring appeal of the racy books comes down to heroines and happy endings – perfect for some late night escapism.

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