The annual Remembrance service in London’s Whitehall brought together thousands of men and women to pay their respects to those who had bravely fought for their countries in past wars. Among the marchers were six surviving veterans of D-Day, and behind them in a line, eight former prime ministers, including Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi… Continue reading Last six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day
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Walworth: Man killed and two injured in stabbing
In a stabbing in south London, one person was killed and two others were injured, on Sunday. The Metropolitan Police were called to East Street in Walworth following reports of multiple people being stabbed at around 10:40 BST. On arrival, three injured people were found, with one man dying at the scene. The other two… Continue reading Walworth: Man killed and two injured in stabbing
Portraits of patients with prosthetics go on display in Leeds hospital
A new exhibition called I’m Still Me has opened at a Leeds hospital, showcasing portraits of people with prosthetic facial features, some of whom lost their nose, eye or upper teeth because of head and neck cancer. The 15 patients featured in the display took part in a research project that looked into the comfort… Continue reading Portraits of patients with prosthetics go on display in Leeds hospital
UK support for Ukraine resolute after Trump win, says minister
UK Treasury Minister Darren Jones has stated that the UK government’s commitment to Ukraine is unwavering amidst fears that incoming US President Donald Trump may encourage the country to relinquish territory to Russia. Jones told BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, “Ukraine should be able to recover its country as it was previously structured” and that… Continue reading UK support for Ukraine resolute after Trump win, says minister
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Remembrance poppy: Why do we wear poppies and what do they mean
The Poppy Appeal is a British tradition that has been going for over 100 years. The Poppy campaign was started in the aftermath World War One to help families devastated by the loss of their loved ones. Those who lost their lives fighting for the cause of freedom and democracy were remembered through the symbol… Continue reading Remembrance poppy: Why do we wear poppies and what do they mean
Hospitality workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
The UK hospitality industry has warned that last month’s Budget tax increases will result in staff layoffs and business closures. In an open letter signed by more than 200 figures, the industry states that the rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) paid by employers is unsustainable given current financial constraints. The letter also contends that… Continue reading Hospitality workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
Converted electric bike involved in fatal Coventry fire
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has confirmed that a house fire in Coventry was started accidentally. Crews were called to the blaze in the Stoke Aldemoor area on Friday and found the bodies of two people inside the property. Following an investigation, WMFS said the cause of the fire involved a pedal bike that had… Continue reading Converted electric bike involved in fatal Coventry fire
Kettering nurse struck off for drinking alcohol at work
A UK nurse has been struck off the nursing register for drinking while on duty and offering alcoholic drinks to colleagues. Jenny Steer, who was clinical lead at Country View Nursing Home in Kettering, Northamptonshire, had already been suspended for a year by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) last year. According to the NMC,… Continue reading Kettering nurse struck off for drinking alcohol at work
The 88-year-old lorry driver building a rural care home
Rosemary Stevenson, an 88-year-old woman from South Ayrshire, Scotland, has spent the past 25 years raising over £1.5m to support elderly people in Ballantrae. As part of her projects, Stevenson started a care agency and daytime spaces that entertain elderly people in the village. Her ultimate goal, however, is to build a care home with… Continue reading The 88-year-old lorry driver building a rural care home