The recent by-election in Gorton and Denton has sent shockwaves through the Labour Party, dominating headlines across the UK press. The Green Party’s unexpected victory there has been described as a “crushing by-election defeat” for Labour, with The Times highlighting the growing pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to reposition the party further to the left.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer on ropes' and 'nightmare for Labour'
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Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas – find out where
New research from property website Zoopla reveals that renters in over half of British neighborhoods now face average monthly rents surpassing £1,000. This represents a significant increase compared to 2020, when only 23% of local authorities saw average rents above this threshold. Despite some wage growth over the past five years, many tenants continue to… Continue reading Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas – find out where
Animal charity Drone to Home reported to police after concerns
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has raised concerns about the activities of an animal charity, Drone to Home, and referred the matter to the police following their policy on potential criminal activity. This development came after several former volunteers alleged that the organisation had been inflating the number of dogs it claimed to… Continue reading Animal charity Drone to Home reported to police after concerns
How Netflix's Drive to Survive triggered a new F1 celebrity age
Formula 1 appears to be experiencing a vibrant resurgence in celebrity culture, signaling the start of a new era for the sport. Susie Wolff, a former professional racer and current managing director of the F1 Academy, describes the atmosphere at race events as akin to a “catwalk,” where celebrities and the partners of drivers make… Continue reading How Netflix's Drive to Survive triggered a new F1 celebrity age
I woke up in agony from a vaginal mesh operation and the pain never went away
Kerry Watson, a 40-year-old mother of three from Kinmel Bay in Conwy, has been living with relentless and crippling pain since undergoing vaginal mesh surgery in 2014. The procedure was intended to address a prolapsed bladder, but it instead left her dependent on a walking stick and taking in excess of 100 tablets weekly to… Continue reading I woke up in agony from a vaginal mesh operation and the pain never went away
What the Manchester by-election result means for Scotland
A recent by-election in Greater Manchester, while geographically distant from Scotland, has drawn significant attention from political parties north of the border as they prepare for the upcoming Holyrood election. The contest became an immediate talking point for Labour MSPs attending their conference in Paisley, as well as for Scottish Greens celebrating the success of… Continue reading What the Manchester by-election result means for Scotland
Tony Hudgell wins his campaign for new UK child cruelty register
An 11-year-old boy who lost both his legs due to severe abuse by his birth parents has successfully campaigned for the creation of a new child safety register. This initiative will require parents found guilty of neglect to undergo monitoring similar to that imposed on sex offenders. The government has indicated that an amendment to… Continue reading Tony Hudgell wins his campaign for new UK child cruelty register
Court backs Fareham family in overseas education support row
A significant legal victory has been achieved by the parents of a boy whose special educational needs support was withdrawn during a period when their family was living abroad. Glen, a Royal Navy officer, and his wife Gemma, residents of Fareham in Hampshire, had been assured that their son Theo’s Education, Health and Care Plan… Continue reading Court backs Fareham family in overseas education support row
I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner John Davidson
Kirk Jones, the director behind the Bafta-winning movie *I Swear*, expressed disappointment over how John Davidson was treated during the recent awards ceremony. Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette’s syndrome awareness, unintentionally uttered a racist slur due to his involuntary verbal tics, which was then broadcast during the BBC’s coverage of the event. Jones voiced his… Continue reading I Swear director says Baftas 'let down' Tourette's campaigner John Davidson
Shotton motorcyclist guilty of fleeing scene after injuring boy
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been convicted for attempting to evade justice after fleeing the scene where he seriously injured a young boy. The incident occurred on 11 September 2024, when Arlo Buckley, then six years old, was struck by an off-road motorcycle while crossing Central Drive in Shotton, Flintshire. Arlo, now eight, sustained multiple injuries… Continue reading Shotton motorcyclist guilty of fleeing scene after injuring boy