Hey Ollie, I tested this idea on a 1.2.3 version, but think at least most of it will work on earlier verisons - I think you're using 1.2.0
Here's what i came up with (no coding needed!) on Design > Content - add a page for Latest (or whatever you want to call it)
It does add it in the footer area. Once you have the page saved go to the LAYOUT tab on the new content page. Arrange it however you wish. But in the middle area probably above or below the Content - add the Latest block (it is in the html list already), enable the block.
You should disable the Latest block on the home page if you are using it currently)
Then go to the System> Settings > General and set the number of items for Latest to what you want (I tested 40 and it worked well)
You can also add it to the top menu if you like with a link to the page. Or of a notification link to the page where ever you wanted it.
Additionally you can make a new category - and there is a layout option on the category page and you could enable the latest block there also.
So that's 3 different ways to do it.
If you need more clarity - give a shout back.
Lee