According to police reports, three children sustained injuries when a school bus collided with a railway bridge. The incident took place on Tregare Street in Newport, with authorities receiving the initial call at approximately 07:45 BST on Tuesday. Gwent Police confirmed the details of the collision but have not yet released further information regarding the… Continue reading Newport: Three children injured after school bus crashes into railway bridge
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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Recent official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a significant decline in job vacancies across the UK, marking the largest drop since the start of the year. Between July and September, the number of available positions fell by 21,000, settling at 691,000. This decrease is mainly attributed to smaller companies scaling back… Continue reading Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Revolut down as thousands of users report app not working
Revolut has encountered a significant service disruption affecting numerous features, leading to issues reported by thousands of its customers. On Tuesday morning, users of the digital banking platform experienced difficulties with certain payments and accessing their funds through the app. Reports tracked by Downdetector indicated over 1,500 users had filed complaints regarding problems with Revolut’s… Continue reading Revolut down as thousands of users report app not working
Esther Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death
Dame Esther Rantzen, the celebrated broadcaster and founder of Childline, left behind a poignant posthumous note expressing her frustration at being “deprived of any choice over my own death.” The 86-year-old passed away at her home in Bramshaw, New Forest, Hampshire, on 30 September after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer earlier in 2023.… Continue reading Esther Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death
Broomfield Hospital's NHS trust prosecuted over children's deaths
An NHS trust is facing legal action following the deaths of two children who suffered from sepsis, according to information obtained by the BBC. The charges involve the care provided to Zadie Ajetunmobi, aged three, who passed away just hours after being admitted to Broomfield Hospital in Essex with a high fever of 40°C (104°F)… Continue reading Broomfield Hospital's NHS trust prosecuted over children's deaths
'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say
A recent survey conducted for the BBC reveals that over 40% of teenagers in the UK are seeking greater opportunities for work experience while still at school. Similarly, many young people want enhanced guidance on job applications. The poll, carried out by Survation and involving 2,000 participants aged 13 to 18, explored what support these… Continue reading 'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say
I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Monica Thomas first experienced unusual itching and soreness in her intimate areas during her teenage years. Despite visiting doctors numerous times, her symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as thrush. Over time, her condition worsened; she developed painful sores and blisters that severely impacted her ability to walk, leaving her bedridden for extended periods. Monica recounts undergoing… Continue reading I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
The singles choosing IRL dating events over apps
Operators of dating apps emphasize that meeting people online remains a significant way individuals connect romantically. Recent data from Match Group, the company behind popular apps like Tinder and Hinge, reveals interesting patterns in how different generations meet their partners. According to their survey of 3,007 singles, about 21% of baby boomers reported that they… Continue reading The singles choosing IRL dating events over apps
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has rejected calls from certain Labour MPs to increase Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in his upcoming Budget. Despite some senior Labour figures previously advocating for a rise in CGT, Healey has made it clear that no such increase will be implemented. CGT is a tax applied to the profit… Continue reading Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Newspaper headlines: 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'
Numerous front pages on Tuesday focus on the ongoing upheaval in France, where violent clashes stemming from student protests are leading to widespread disturbances. The Metro newspaper headlines this turmoil as “The French correction,” featuring an image of a line of Paris riot police, accompanied by the phrase “Formez vos batallions.” President Emmanuel Macron is… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'