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Journalist Training: 'All's lost for Labour' From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (43 days old)

Here’s another update on the Journalist training – it’s all getting a little intense now, everyone is finding out whether they're made of strong stuff. Someone has been booted off the course for poor … more

New London newspaper launched – The Blog Paper From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (46 days old)

I am proud to have been published in the launch of a new London newspaper: The Blog Paper. 3,500 editions of the newspaper pilot were handed out last week on the streets of London and the Editors have… more

Journalist Training: Writing House Style From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (60 days old)

I am keeping my promise of updating my blog with news of my NCTJ Magazine Journalism course.This is the third week. So far the classes have all been about settling into the college with introductions … more

Journalist Training in Brighton From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (66 days old)

A NEW city, a new life. I have relocated to Brighton to attend the UK’s best-performing NCTJ course in Magazine Journalism at City College Brighton & Hove. The course is full-time and intense, but… more

Plinth Heckling on Hold! From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (78 days old)

I am a marooned Plinth Heckler. Poor planning for my house-move has meant that the Internet will not be in my new home until a week Friday; I have no Internet platform from which to hurl encouraging a… more

"Art can never exist without naked beauty displayed" From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (94 days old)

"Art can never exist without naked beauty displayed." - William Blake: English poet, painter, and printmaker.With 42 days of Plinthing already behind us, 'One & Other' will soon be reaching its ha… more

The Philanthropic Plinth From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (124 days old)

Since Rachel Wardell stepped off the JCB crane on the 6th July, the Plinth has become home to some 340 people. From the active to the sedentary: there have been Artists, Campaigners, the employed, the… more

One & Other is like the British weather... From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (127 days old)

.... if you don't like it, wait an hour and it will change!What a week for Antony Gormley and the Fourth Plinth: media attention, protestor controversy, artistic debate, and a stream of crowds gazing … more

Kick Off For Gormley From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (135 days old)

Londoners awoke on Monday morning with a unique art installation in their backyard: members of the public will be standing on the 168 year-old Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square for one hour - 2,400 Pl… more

Finding Inspiration on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (146 days old)

[This article originally appeared on Antony Gormley's One & Other website, click here to view.] Plinthers: you have been chosen! Excitement is spreading across the Internet; feverish blogging and… more

Blogging in the name of Art - One & Other From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (159 days old)

I’m excited about being a guest blogger for Antony Gormley’s One & Other Art project: the living monument of Trafalgar Square. Art critic Brian Sewell better watch out, he has competition ;) - tak… more

Florence & the machine From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (160 days old)

Earlier in the year I featured a new song from Natasha Khan's Bat for Lashes here on Cosmopolite - a great musical discovery for me. Now I've come across 'Florence & the machine', who is starting … more

Film Review: Terminator Salvation From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (166 days old)

After a false start with Terminator 3, filmmakers are once again having a crack at the story of John Connor; the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. Set … more

Blogging on The Other Side magazine From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (166 days old)

I have some blogging news: I’ve been made a website Co-Editor of London magazine The Other Side; the free magazine that offers a witty, insightful look into what's going on in the UK capital. I’ll be … more

Beckett, Banksy & Brontë: Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (183 days old)

There is another Bank Holiday Monday to enjoy this weekend, and with the next Bank Holiday being far away in August, it's time to make the most of the upcoming three-days. As per usual, I want you t… more

Englishman in New York - Part 1 From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (199 days old)

I'm staying in Manhattan, New York City, for two weeks with my brother, who lives and works here. I'll be keeping a log of my thoughts on this incredible city and posting here on my blog as often as I… more

Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (201 days old)

With the end of the April showers there is the beginning of May, and there's no shortage of things to do in London this Bank Holiday Weekend, take a look at our suggestions: LOSE yourself in a jungle… more

'Plinthians' on One & Other From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (216 days old)

I wanted to share a piece of good news: I got a mention on the blog of Antony Gormley's Fourth Plinth Art Project, called One & Other, in Trafalgar Square! Take a look here. The One & Other t… more

Something for the Weekend From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (217 days old)

If you spent Easter on a chocolate sugar-high then you might not have had time to fit in a dose of art and culture; I want to help you find the ideal remedy this weekend – how about these events in Lo… more

‘We Live in Public’: The History of Social Media From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (218 days old)

The dot com bubble that burst ten years ago feels like a distant memory - statistics of tens of millions of hits on various big name websites are regularly reported by the media. Even in today’s finan… more

Art imitates life: 'Nazi Guard' seized From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (220 days old)

It has been reported that US immigration agents have seized an 89-year-old man who is suspected of Nazi War crimes. John Demjanjuk was seized at his home in Ohio and is accused of being an accessory… more

The Streamy Awards From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (221 days old)

We reported on the 81st Oscars Ceremony on the Arts Channel, now we want to bring you news from a part of the entertainment world that is closer to Webjam’s heart – the web. The Internet Oscars have a… more

Twestival: The Global Charity Party From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (221 days old)

Online social networking is becoming widely recognised as the next big leap forward in charity fundrasing, with social media being cost efficient in spreading the message of a charitable cause. The W… more

Introducing our Charity Channel Writer, Matt Tucker From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (221 days old)

Thanks to Webjam for including a short bio and pic of me on the Charity Channel! :   In case you're wondering who writes for the Webjam Charity Channel, here's a short bio of our co-editor Matt Tu… more

Bat for Lashes From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (221 days old)

I noticed a feature on the entertainment section of the BBC website this week: “The pop mystique of Bat for Lashes”. It's great to discover a new singer songwriter that appears to be making it mainst… more

Keira Knightley in shocking new charity advert From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (229 days old)

Keira Knightley highlights domestic violence in a shocking new advertisement for the charity Women's Aid. Directed by BAFTA-winning director, Joe Wright, the advert is part of a national domestic viol… more

Oscar Night Fever From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (271 days old)

Have you caught the Oscar Night Fever? Symptoms include rushing to the cinema, putting on your film critic hat and reading blog posts about the Oscars - the cure is to watch the Academy Awards Cerem… more

The Best Job in the World! From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (282 days old)

Imagine that today is the start of your new dream job - you have those first day nerves - shaking everyone’s hand with a smile may be the only thing on your mind. But how would you feel if that fir… more

My Creative Writing Degree From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (288 days old)

In past job interviews I have had feedback about how I overlook the virtues of my degree. This is true; once I graduated and moved into the working world it became easy to take for granted those years… more

How to Rule the World From Matt323 in Cosmopolite: The work of Matt Tucker (288 days old)

Imagine that today is the start of your new dream job – you have those first day nerves and you know that first impressions count – shaking everyone’s hand with a smile and remembering where the toile… more