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The Cassandra Jardine Prize 2021: Calling all young female writers – you re needed more than ever
Named after The Telegraph journalist, the award gives an important platform to those with intelligence, insight and verve
15 April 2021 • 5:00am
Cassandra Jardine left behind a husband, five beloved children, many heartbroken colleagues and legions of bereft readers
Credit: Rii Schroer
Has there ever been a more urgent need for young female voices to be heard? It may be a leading question but it’s a timely one as right now, in 2021, we stand at an important cultural crossroads.
The shocking death of Sarah Everard in March and the subsequent outpouring of grief and anger has, for women, girls (and many men), signalled that enough is enough. The recent exposure of rape culture in our schools has sent a clear signal that something fundamental needs to change.
Brides face a scramble for places as planners say phones are ringing non-stop
PM announced weddings with a maximum of six will take place from March 8
This will increase to 15 no earlier than April 12 - and to 30 people from May 17
Normal weddings told June 21 was the earliest date all restrictions will be lifted
Planner Rebecca Brennan-Brown said London venues booked until end of 2022