FAW boss would welcome grassroots football summer trial

FAW boss would welcome grassroots football summer trial

The chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, Noel Mooney, has stated that he would be open to grassroots leagues trialling playing games in the summer. This comes after a winter in which 6,000 matches were called off due to weather conditions and inadequate facilities. Many youth football clubs have called for greater access… Continue reading FAW boss would welcome grassroots football summer trial

Prince Harry: King's cancer may bring family closer together

Prince Harry: King's cancer may bring family closer together

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has shared in an interview with US news network ABC that he rushed to see his father, King Charles, after he was diagnosed with cancer. During his visit to London, which was brief, Prince Harry spent time with his father and did not meet with his brother. The prince… Continue reading Prince Harry: King's cancer may bring family closer together

Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion 'surrounded by love' after revealing cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion 'surrounded by love' after revealing cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic cycling champion, has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year. The former Great Britain track cyclist is currently undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, which he says is “going really well”. Despite the diagnosis, Hoy remains optimistic and positive, and continues to work, ride his bike, and live his… Continue reading Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion 'surrounded by love' after revealing cancer diagnosis

New Parkinson's drug Produodopa to be available on NHS

New Parkinson's drug Produodopa to be available on NHS

A new treatment called Produodopa will soon be available for those suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease. The treatment, which involves wearing a portable kit 24 hours a day, uses a pump to steadily deliver medicine into the bloodstream. Previously, many Parkinson’s patients had to take over 20 pills a day, which were often inconsistent in… Continue reading New Parkinson's drug Produodopa to be available on NHS

Newhaven: Six taken to hospital after migrants found in lorry

Newhaven: Six taken to hospital after migrants found in lorry

Sussex Police have reported that six people have been sent to hospital after migrants were found in a lorry aboard a ferry in East Sussex. The total number of people has not yet been confirmed. Sussex Police have arrested a man on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry to the UK and a second man was… Continue reading Newhaven: Six taken to hospital after migrants found in lorry

Sir Tony Lloyd: Mourners gather for funeral of veteran Labour MP

Sir Tony Lloyd: Mourners gather for funeral of veteran Labour MP

Sir Tony Lloyd, the 73-year-old veteran politician who was MP for Rochdale, was laid to rest at a requiem mass in his honor at St Hugh Of Lincoln RC Church in Stretford. His funeral was attended by mourners from across the political divide, including Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer and former Labour Prime Minister Gordon… Continue reading Sir Tony Lloyd: Mourners gather for funeral of veteran Labour MP

Starmer and Sarwar want 'same end' to Gaza conflict

Starmer and Sarwar want 'same end' to Gaza conflict

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has stated that he and UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer “ultimately have the same position” regarding the Israel-Gaza war. As the SNP looks for a renewed vote on the matter, Sarwar has called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict, while Starmer has urged for a “sustainable” end… Continue reading Starmer and Sarwar want 'same end' to Gaza conflict

Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections: More to do despite wins, says Keir Starmer

Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections: More to do despite wins, says Keir Starmer

The Labour Party has enjoyed success as it recorded victories in two by-elections against the Tories. Despite winning with large majorities of 11,220 in Kingswood and 18,540 in Wellingborough, party leader Keir Starmer says that there is “more work to do” if they are to continue building momentum towards a national election later this year.… Continue reading Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections: More to do despite wins, says Keir Starmer