Graeme Souness, a former footballer and Vice President of EB charity DEBRA UK, is continuing his efforts to raise funds for those living with a rare skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Last year, he successfully completed a challenging swim across the English Channel for the same cause. Isla Grist, a 16-year-old who has lived… Continue reading Watch: Graeme Souness pays tribute to 'determined cookie'
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Andy Murray to retire after 2024 Paris Olympics
British tennis player, Andy Murray, has declared that he will be bidding farewell to his tennis career following the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Murray, who is aged 37, is planning to participate in both the singles and doubles competitions, marking his fifth Olympics. The player expressed his excitement by sharing a post on a social… Continue reading Andy Murray to retire after 2024 Paris Olympics
Ryan Reynolds reacts to lifesize Deadpool and Wolverine cake
Ryan Reynolds has shared a video on Instagram stories showing a baker creating a 10ft-tall sculpture of Marvel superheros Deadpool and Wolverine. Lara Mason from Walsall took over 120 hours to make the cake, which was inspired by the Dirty Dancing lift. The cake used almost 300kg of ingredients and was made by using leftover… Continue reading Ryan Reynolds reacts to lifesize Deadpool and Wolverine cake
Influencers radicalising boys in 'terrifying' way, say police
The National Police Chiefs Council has issued a report that warns of the “quite terrifying” radicalisation of young men and boys into extreme misogyny. Senior police officer Maggie Blyth has likened it to how terrorists draw in followers. The report highlights the “national emergency” caused by violence against women and girls in England and Wales.… Continue reading Influencers radicalising boys in 'terrifying' way, say police
Who you won't see on the BBC star salaries list
The annual report from the BBC is set to be released, and once again all eyes will be on the salaries of its top stars. Predictably, Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball will feature among the biggest earners for their hosting roles on Match of the Day and Radio 2’s breakfast show respectively. However, the lack… Continue reading Who you won't see on the BBC star salaries list
Spiking victim felt 'too ashamed' to report attack to police
Spiking victims have spoken out about their experiences as police warn that “harmful myths and stereotypes” mean that the crime is still underreported. The National Police Chiefs Council has been working with forces across the UK to combat spiking. Spiking involves placing drugs or alcohol into someone’s drink or body without their knowledge or consent.… Continue reading Spiking victim felt 'too ashamed' to report attack to police
Is this the end of branded school PE kits?
The new UK government is planning to introduce a limit on the amount of branded items that schools can require, in an effort to reduce the costs of uniforms for families. While current rules advise schools to keep branded items to a minimum, the new guidelines will specifically limit the number. Prior to coming to… Continue reading Is this the end of branded school PE kits?
Newspaper headlines: Kamala Harris 'anointed' as 'dollars pour in'
The US Presidential race is the main focus of attention across the papers once again. Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured a plethora of endorsements from leading Democrats and almost all the papers have reported on this development. Ms Harris’s campaign received a record-breaking $81m (£62.6m) in donations within just 24 hours, which added to the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kamala Harris 'anointed' as 'dollars pour in'
Conservatives launch plans to elect new leader
The Conservative Party is set to begin a three-month leadership contest to replace current leader Rishi Sunak. The announcement comes after Sunak formally stepped down as leader, and he will remain acting leader of the party until a successor is appointed. Nominations for potential candidates will open on Wednesday, with 10 MPs needed to back… Continue reading Conservatives launch plans to elect new leader
No human remains found in search for Muriel McKay
Police in the UK searching a farm where Muriel McKay was held hostage and murdered in 1969 have failed to find her body. McKay, who was mistaken for the wife of newspaper tycoon Rupert Murdoch, was kidnapped and killed after being taken to a farm in Hertfordshire for a £1m ransom. The search for McKay’s… Continue reading No human remains found in search for Muriel McKay