Nadine Yousif of the BBC News, Toronto, reports on a significant development in Canadian politics that signals a shift in the country’s relationship with the British monarchy. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to invite King Charles III to deliver the Speech from the Throne has sparked intrigue and speculation about the implications of this move.… Continue reading King's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump – and the world
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Driving lessons: Learners struggle to pay before test, but instructors say pricing fair
Driving lessons have become increasingly expensive, making it difficult for learners to keep up with the rising costs. Paige Williams, a single mother from Barnsley, is struggling to afford her £35-an-hour lessons. She has been cutting back on essentials like food, gas, and electricity to manage one lesson a week, as she believes passing her… Continue reading Driving lessons: Learners struggle to pay before test, but instructors say pricing fair
PSNI: Mental health leave on the rise among officers
A former police officer has highlighted the long-lasting impact of attending tragic incidents, emphasizing that many officers carry experiences with them indefinitely. Linzi McLaren, who served in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for 18 years, shared insights as recent statistics reveal that over 60% of officers in Northern Ireland who took extended sick… Continue reading PSNI: Mental health leave on the rise among officers
Newspaper headlines: Child benefit cap 'to be lifted' and fires 'twist'
Several newspapers are highlighting stories related to benefits for children and the elderly. The Observer reports on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to eliminate the two-child benefit cap, claiming that the Treasury has been instructed to find the £3.5 billion needed to remove the benefit limit on families. According to the paper, this move… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Child benefit cap 'to be lifted' and fires 'twist'
Toilet rules create anxiety over periods, say school pupils
Holly, a 15-year-old student from Pentyrch, Cardiff, made the decision to be home-schooled due to the “baffling” school toilet restrictions she faced. She expressed feeling embarrassed and anxious as she was frequently denied permission to use the toilets during class or found them locked off. Holly, who has autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and… Continue reading Toilet rules create anxiety over periods, say school pupils
'My PMDD makes me scared to get pregnant'
Marianne Barry, a 29-year-old woman from Cardiff, is grappling with a difficult decision. She wants to start a family, but she also wants to prioritize her mental health. Marianne suffers from pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition that can cause debilitating symptoms such as severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts. PMDD affects a significant portion of… Continue reading 'My PMDD makes me scared to get pregnant'
Joey Dunlop to be honoured in Ballymoney event
Ballymoney paid tribute to the iconic Motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop in a special event that took place in County Antrim. The Joey 25 celebration commemorated the 26-time Isle of Man TT winner, who tragically lost his life in an accident during a race in Estonia in July 2000. The event witnessed the gathering of famed… Continue reading Joey Dunlop to be honoured in Ballymoney event
The 'magic' of living along Liverpool FC's parade route
When Liverpool FC win a major trophy, one of the longest roads in the city is transformed. Queens Drive, which stretches 10 miles (16.1km) from Sefton Park in the city’s south to Walton in the north, traditionally hosts large parts of any open-top bus parades for Anfield’s conquering heroes. On Monday, Reds lucky enough to… Continue reading The 'magic' of living along Liverpool FC's parade route
Zoo animals to get more space in 'long overdue' welfare reforms
The long-awaited animal welfare reforms have finally been introduced, mandating zoos to provide more enclosure space for their animals. The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that these new standards, the first of their kind in over ten years, will revolutionize British zoo practices. Elephants, in particular, will benefit from larger habitats,… Continue reading Zoo animals to get more space in 'long overdue' welfare reforms
Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower lit up in memory of suicide victim
Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower was recently illuminated in memory of a teenager who tragically took his own life after being lured into a disturbing online community that promoted suicide. Vlad Nikolin-Caisley’s father, Graham Caisley, shared with the BBC that they chose to light up the tower because it was a place Vlad had visited during… Continue reading Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower lit up in memory of suicide victim