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Paralympic gold medallist Anne Dunham from Wiltshire dies aged 76
Paralympic equestrian champion, Anne Dunham, passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of success and dedication to the sport. Hailing from Wiltshire, Ms. Dunham’s illustrious career spanned 23 years, during which she clinched 10 Paralympic medals, with six of them being gold. Her journey began at the Atlanta Games in 1996,… Continue reading Paralympic gold medallist Anne Dunham from Wiltshire dies aged 76
Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain
A revelation by BBC Panorama indicates that a top UK general failed to report possible war crimes committed by the SAS in Afghanistan and later oversaw the denial of hundreds of Afghan commandos’ UK resettlement applications. Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who led UK Special Forces in Afghanistan during the alleged war crimes, appointed a UKSF… Continue reading Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain
Newspaper headlines: 'Terror probe' into fire and 'time to deliver' on immigration
Counter-terrorism officers are investigating a fire that occurred at the residence of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, as reported by several newspapers who quickly moved to publish the news on their front pages. The Daily Star, known for its hard-hitting front-page stories, displayed images of the police presence behind the barriers as the investigation unfolded… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Terror probe' into fire and 'time to deliver' on immigration
Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures
Immigration has become a highly contentious issue fraught with political implications, driven by both social and demographic changes. The stark reality of failed promises and misguided projections has amplified the debate surrounding immigration policies. The influx of individuals from central and eastern Europe, contrary to initial estimations, highlighted the disparity between political rhetoric and actual… Continue reading Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures
UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties
Several of the UK’s major Pride organizations have made the decision to suspend the involvement of political parties in their events as a show of support for the transgender community. Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Prides have all stated that political parties will not be allowed to participate in an official capacity until they demonstrate… Continue reading UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties
Stephen Atkinson elected as Reform leader of Lancashire County Council
Reform UK’s Councillor Stephen Atkinson has emerged as the new leader of Lancashire County Council following the party’s victory in the local elections on 1 May. With 53 out of 84 seats under their control, Reform UK now holds a significant majority in the authority. Atkinson, who previously led Ribble Valley Council before switching allegiance… Continue reading Stephen Atkinson elected as Reform leader of Lancashire County Council
Lagan College: Neil Beckett victims say school did not do enough
Victims of a former school welfare officer, who was found guilty of sexual assault and incarcerated in December, have raised concerns about the lack of intervention by the school to mitigate the abuse they suffered. These individuals attended Lagan College in Belfast, where Neil Beckett served as a welfare officer and exploited his position to… Continue reading Lagan College: Neil Beckett victims say school did not do enough
MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland
An initiative to legalize assisted dying is set to be voted on for the third time in the history of Scottish parliament. This proposal would permit terminally-ill adults to request medical assistance to end their lives, following a positive vote on similar measures for England and Wales by MPs. Proponents of the Holyrood bill believe… Continue reading MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland
Singleton Hospital maternity report reveals 'concerning' care
The harrowing ordeal of hospital failings during a child’s birth has left the Channon family devastated, with their son Gethin now facing a life of disability. Gethin’s parents, Rob and Sian Channon, expressed their dismay over the catastrophic errors that led to their son’s serious brain injury, robbing him of the ability to move independently.… Continue reading Singleton Hospital maternity report reveals 'concerning' care