The pay dispute between junior doctors in England and the government has reached a new level, with doctors striking for the tenth time. The five-day walkout began at 7am GMT, with NHS officials warning that the resulting disruption would be severe. Half of the doctors in hospitals are juniors and as such, hospital operations and… Continue reading Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay dispute
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How the art world adopted Glasgow 'Slum Boy' Juano Diaz
Juano Diaz is an artist who has garnered a reputation for his unique style that combines digital images and painting. He has worked with a myriad of renowned designers and artists such as Gilbert and George, David La Chappelle, and Pierre et Giles. He has also captured the images of celebrities such as Grace Jones,… Continue reading How the art world adopted Glasgow 'Slum Boy' Juano Diaz
Lee Anderson: Labour calls for action over Tory MP Islamist claimsvv
The Labour Party has demanded that Tory MP Lee Anderson be stripped of the whip due to comments they labelled as Islamophobic, following criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson stated on GB News that Islamists had “got control” of Khan and had “given our capital city away to his mates”. This follows Paramilitary protests… Continue reading Lee Anderson: Labour calls for action over Tory MP Islamist claimsvv
Mental health: Turning regret into action after friends' deaths
Dan Simms, a 24-year-old from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, has decided to take on a challenge to raise awareness of male suicide, encourage men to talk and raise money for charity Andy’s Man Club and the families of the friends he’s lost to suicide. After losing his childhood best friend, Tom, to suicide, Dan was left with… Continue reading Mental health: Turning regret into action after friends' deaths
Newspaper headlines: 'King and tonic' and potential abortion rule change
Saturday’s newspapers cover a variety of stories, ranging from the support King Charles has received following his cancer diagnosis to the conviction of the “vile cat killer” Scarlet Blake. The Daily Mirror’s “King and Tonic” article notes the positive effect of supportive messages during the monarch’s cancer battle. The Times leads with a pro-Palestine activist… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'King and tonic' and potential abortion rule change
Watch: Emergency text alerts interrupt bomb press briefing
Residents in parts of Plymouth were issued with a government alert over the weekend, warning that there was a danger to life in their area. The alert was prompted by the discovery of an unexploded German World War Two bomb in a back garden in the city. The bomb was due to be transported to… Continue reading Watch: Emergency text alerts interrupt bomb press briefing
Ukraine war: UK reaffirms Ukraine support on war anniversary
As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, political leaders in the UK have reiterated their support for the country. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised that Britain would do “whatever it takes” for Ukraine to achieve victory, and announced £245m in funding to replenish Kyiv’s artillery ammunition reserves. Labour leader Sir Keir… Continue reading Ukraine war: UK reaffirms Ukraine support on war anniversary
Rochdale: Is this the most chaotic by-election ever?
The by-election in Rochdale next Thursday is shaping up to be one of the most interesting and unpredictable in recent history. Triggered by the death of widely-respected Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, the majority of the electorate are Muslim, making up around 30%, with many angered by the recent situation in Gaza. This has led… Continue reading Rochdale: Is this the most chaotic by-election ever?
Plymouth WW2 bomb found in garden taken out to sea
After four days of evacuation and disruption, a 500kg German World War Two bomb discovered in a garden on St Michael Avenue in Plymouth has been safely transported to sea for detonation. On Friday, police closed roads and rail and bus services were halted for the bomb’s transfer through the city’s streets. It was then… Continue reading Plymouth WW2 bomb found in garden taken out to sea
Pearl Black: Parents of girl killed by runaway car 'utterly let down'
The family of a toddler killed by a runaway car have expressed their distress over a “loophole” in the law that prevents certain driving offenses from being applied on private land. Pearl Black tragically died in 2017 after the driver of a Range Rover, Andrew Williams, failed to engage the handbrake properly, causing the vehicle… Continue reading Pearl Black: Parents of girl killed by runaway car 'utterly let down'