Introduction
Technology has shaken up our lives in every way imaginable, from how we connect with each other to how we order a takeaway! Importantly, it has made the world a smaller place than it has ever been, with the internet connecting like-minded individuals, from Texas to South Korea. Communities are no longer restricted to a physical place and time, we can be part of digital communities online across borders, and Twitter is at the heart of this growing phenomenon. With that in mind we wanted to explore Twitter in the UK and understand what sort of communities form and...