Anna's Angle

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My name is Anna Mottram, an aspiring journalist currently studying at Woodhouse College. This blog is a space where I explore the world through my writing — from sharp observations and cultural commentary to personal takes on current events and media.

I’m drawn to how stories shape us, challenge us, and connect us. Whether it’s dissecting headlines or noticing the smaller moments others often overlook, I use this platform to experiment, question, and grow as a writer.

While i’m still exploring where journalism may lead me – I’m committed to discovering it, one post at a time.

Author: Anna Mottram

  • The Millie Bobby Brown & David Harbour Rumours: A Case Study in Misinformation

    Okay, first things first – sorry for the radio silence. Coursework has swallowed me in the recent weeks, and it’s been a whirlwind of deadlines and far too many late nights. But I’m back! And what better topic to return with than another deep dive into one of the internet’s favourite pastimes: spreading misinformation. Recently,…

  • Book review – Flat Earth News, by Nick Davies

    Nick Davies’ Flat Earth News (2008) is a striking and, at times, uncomfortable read about how the news we consume is produced. Davies is not an academic but a veteran British investigative journalist, best known for his work at The Guardian newspaper. His background shapes the book: rather than offering a detached, theoretical critique, he writes as an insider…

  • Trump’s Corrupt Playbook: Now the American Political Standard?

    One of the most striking features of Trump’s leadership is how behaviours that would once have been unthinkable has become part of everyday American politics. His language toward journalists, branding them “enemies of the people”, directly echoes authoritarian objectives of undermining the freedom of the press and implementing censorship. Yet, over time these become just…

  • A Feel-Good Hit with Heart: My Night at Mamma Mia!

    Last night I saw Mamma Mia! and it was everything I hoped for—and more. ABBA hits, chaotic plot twists, and incredible energy all rolled into one unforgettable night at the theatre. The story centres on Sophie, who’s about to get married but wants her dad to walk her down the aisle. The only problem? She doesn’t know…