As Prince Harry prepares to make his way back to the UK, the question on everyone’s mind is whether he will have the opportunity to see his father, King Charles. The relationship between the two has been strained for five years, with emotions running high and a significant family divide. The public has witnessed the… Continue reading Prince Harry set for UK visit – but will he and King Charles meet?
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Met did not warn woman of upskirting abuse before death – inquest
According to an inquest, the Metropolitan Police failed to protect Rebekah Arter, a vulnerable woman who died in a hotel room in Barbados in 2024 while on vacation with her husband, Warren Arter, a former high-ranking officer. The assistant coroner at South London Coroner’s Court delivered an open verdict on the medical cause of Rebekah’s… Continue reading Met did not warn woman of upskirting abuse before death – inquest
Hundreds of wildfires sparked by 'live-fire' military manoeuvres
Since 2023, there have been 385 wildfires sparked by live-fire military training across the UK countryside, with unexploded shells posing a risk to firefighting efforts. Fire crews in North Yorkshire faced challenges as they battled a moorland blaze this month, encountering bombs and tank shells from training exercises dating back to World War II. The… Continue reading Hundreds of wildfires sparked by 'live-fire' military manoeuvres
Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school
A unique mentoring program has been making waves in the educational landscape by pairing teenagers with toddlers from local nurseries. Siena, a 13-year-old participant in the initiative, shared her experience of learning communication and confidence skills from a three-year-old. Initially battling with anxiety and school attendance, Siena found surprising growth in her confidence and attendance… Continue reading Meet the three-year-olds helping anxious teens spend more time in school
I asked a bus passenger to turn his phone down – he called me miserable
On a sunny August Saturday, Rachel is driving a bus in Sussex with only three passengers on the lower deck. Despite the emptiness, the bus is not quiet because one passenger is watching rugby without headphones. When Rachel kindly asks him to lower the volume, he insults her and exits the bus angrily. Rachel, a… Continue reading I asked a bus passenger to turn his phone down – he called me miserable
Newspaper headlines: 'Inn-justice' for Epping and 'Rayner faces sleaze inquiry'
The Daily Telegraph leads with a headline accusing Angela Rayner of facing a “sleaze inquiry” over whether she paid the correct tax on her properties. Specifically, the paper reports that the deputy prime minister saved £40,000 of stamp duty on an £800,000 home in East Sussex by removing her name from the property deed in… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Inn-justice' for Epping and 'Rayner faces sleaze inquiry'
BBC Proms performance interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
BBC News reporter Kathryn Armstrong covered a noteworthy incident during a performance by Melbourne’s Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at the BBC Proms in London. Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the concert, forcing the orchestra to halt its performance for over 10 minutes. The interruption was attributed to Jewish Artists for Palestine, a group opposing Zionist influence in cultural… Continue reading BBC Proms performance interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
Are weight-loss jabs are reshaping the wedding industry?
Planning a wedding is often considered one of the most significant days in an individual’s life, and the pressure to look perfect is immense. Weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have become popular among brides looking to shed pounds quickly before their big day. The rapid weight loss experienced by some brides has caused… Continue reading Are weight-loss jabs are reshaping the wedding industry?
Funeral director Amie Upton 'robbed our daughter of her dignity'
A grieving couple was left devastated after discovering their baby daughter’s body on a sofa at a funeral director’s home, feeling she had been “robbed of her dignity.” Cody and Liam Townend’s stillborn daughter, Macie-Mae, was meant to be looked after by Amie Upton. However, a recent BBC investigation revealed that Upton had been prohibited… Continue reading Funeral director Amie Upton 'robbed our daughter of her dignity'
Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner's tax affairs
The tax affairs of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner are now under scrutiny as the Conservatives have called for an investigation into her actions. According to a report by The Daily Telegraph, Rayner managed to save £40,000 in stamp duty when purchasing a flat in Hove, East Sussex, by declaring it as her primary residence.… Continue reading Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner's tax affairs