An initiative has been launched to encourage individuals to take time to reflect on individuals they love and cherish but are no longer here. The late May bank holiday Monday has been renamed Celebration Day. A range of individuals have shared their thoughts and opinions about the need for such an occasion and discussed the… Continue reading Do we need a Celebration Day for people we have lost?
Author: Dave Carter
Benedict Cumberbatch in Eric: Dressing as monster is 'one of the most ludicrous things I've done'
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has taken on a unique challenge for his role in the new Netflix series Eric – running around New York City dressed as a 7ft monster. Cumberbatch plays Vincent, a troubled father of a boy who goes missing on the way to school, in a psychological exploration set in 1980s New York.… Continue reading Benedict Cumberbatch in Eric: Dressing as monster is 'one of the most ludicrous things I've done'
Scottish Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have made a promise to allow patients to see an NHS dentist on their first visit as their primary policy for the general election campaign. The leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, accused both the SNP and Conservative governments either side of the border for the “neglect” involved in oral healthcare, creating “dental deserts”… Continue reading Scottish Lib Dems pledge to fix Scotland's 'dental deserts'
Newspaper headlines: 'Desperate' national service plan and 'soggy bottom Monday'
The UK Conservative Party’s recently announced plan to reintroduce national service for young people has been met with criticism from various sources. The Daily Mirror states that the scheme would “cost billions” and that a “leaked paper failed to rule out jailing those not signing up.” The Guardian quotes former chief of the naval staff,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Desperate' national service plan and 'soggy bottom Monday'
Spitfire crash victim named as pilot Mark Long
The name of the pilot who passed away following the Spitfire crash in Lincolnshire has been released as Sqn Ldr Mark Long by the RAF. The crash occurred at the weekend in a field close to RAF Coningsby, where the World War Two-era fighter was based. In a statement, the RAF described the tragic pilot… Continue reading Spitfire crash victim named as pilot Mark Long
National service: Conservatives say plan won't lose Wales funding
The Welsh Secretary, David TC Davies, has rejected accusations that Wales would miss out on funding from Conservative national service plans. The Tories recently proposed a 12-month national service for 18-year-olds, which Mr. Davies explained would be supported by the winding down of the Shared Prosperity Fund and closing tax loopholes, providing £1.5bn in funding.… Continue reading National service: Conservatives say plan won't lose Wales funding
Labour's Rachel Reeves rules out increasing income tax or NI
Labour has promised not to raise income tax or National Insurance if elected at the next general election – however, the party has not yet ruled out making some cuts to public spending. Speaking to the BBC, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated she did not intend to make any spending cuts, but acknowledged the challenges… Continue reading Labour's Rachel Reeves rules out increasing income tax or NI
National service explained: Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative election plan
The UK’s Conservative Party has revealed its plans for a new national service scheme, which would require all 18-year-olds to participate following a general election win on 4 July. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, suggested that the scheme would provide young people with a reinstated sense of national pride and collective purpose. However,… Continue reading National service explained: Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative election plan
Anas Sarwar accused of 'hypocrisy' over Labour living wage plan
The Scottish Labour Party’s leader, Anas Sarwar, has said that not all staff currently receive pay equal to the real living wage at United Wholesale, a business owned by his family. Sarwar’s party has proposed new minimum pay rates linked to the cost of living in its “new deal for workers”. Should Labour win the… Continue reading Anas Sarwar accused of 'hypocrisy' over Labour living wage plan
Bournemouth stabbing: Police give reassurances following beach murder
Authorities are investigating the murder of a woman who was fatally stabbed on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth. The tragedy, which took place shortly before midnight on Friday, also left another woman, aged 38, seriously injured. A 17-year-old boy from Lancashire has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Dorset Police have… Continue reading Bournemouth stabbing: Police give reassurances following beach murder