On Friday, Catherine, Princess of Wales will host her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey in her biggest event since returning to royal duties after ending chemotherapy. The Order of Service, which embodies the service’s themes of kindness, love and empathy, will feature a specially-designed illustration by British artist Charlie Mackesy. Families affected by… Continue reading Kate's carol service message: You were by my side
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Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
Sales of electric cars continue to rise in the UK, surpassing a quarter of all new car purchases in November, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures mark the 11th straight month of sales growth for electric cars, as manufacturers race to meet tough targets. However, the driving force behind… Continue reading Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Justin Welby's speech
Victims of the Church of England abuse scandal have criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury for making light of serious safeguarding failings in a speech. Justin Welby told the House of Lords a head had to roll after a review criticised handling of the scandal. But some survivors said they were “dismayed” and “disgusted” by the… Continue reading Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Justin Welby's speech
Thirlwall Inquiry: NHS whistleblowers say concerns get ignored
During the public inquiry into the criminal activities of nurse Lucy Letby, details were shared regarding the lack of action and support for whistleblowers in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). The inquiry heard that almost one-third of NHS employees who had previously contacted whistleblowing charity, Protect, stated that their concerns had been ignored. This… Continue reading Thirlwall Inquiry: NHS whistleblowers say concerns get ignored
Ofsted 'alarmed' by school absence and 'flexi-schooling'
The chief inspector of Ofsted, England’s schools regulator, has expressed concern over the “alarming” level of children being absent from school, stating that it has become a “stubborn and damaging issue”. Sir Martyn Oliver has also raised an issue with the rising trend of “flexi-schooling,” where parents conduct home education with their children for part… Continue reading Ofsted 'alarmed' by school absence and 'flexi-schooling'
Parents guilty of causing buried Birmingham boy's death
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Who is Darren Millar, the next Welsh Tory Senedd leader?
After much anticipation, Darren Millar has been announced as the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd. He will be taking over from Andrew RT Davies, and was elected unopposed. Despite being Chief Whip and responsible for party discipline, Millar has long been an influential figure in Welsh politics. He is considered the… Continue reading Who is Darren Millar, the next Welsh Tory Senedd leader?
Cancer hair loss: 'I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig'
Anastasia Cameron has repeatedly faced discrimination based on her hair texture, starting from the age of seven when hairdressers turned her away for having Afro hair. Fast forward to her adulthood when she required a wig after chemotherapy, the issue of shortages of wigs with different textures for different ethnic communities was prevalent. Anastasia went… Continue reading Cancer hair loss: 'I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig'
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
Anna Hill, 41, says her debilitating migraines disappeared after undergoing “risky” surgery. Migraines once plagued Hill for nine years, with one lasting for 94 days. Neurologists were mystified by her condition; however, after raising £36,000, Hill traveled to Germany in 2018 for surgery that removed a benign brain cyst. The controversial treatment is still labelled… Continue reading 'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns
The head of the armed forces has warned that the world is at the precipice of a “third nuclear age,” with Britain facing down multiple foes, including Russia. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin pointed to several threats facing the West, including “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China’s nuclear build-up, Iran’s failure to cooperate… Continue reading 'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns