8. “I feel like this has been a lonely battle that I have been fighting,” she said. “It should never have taken this long. But we’re where we are. “I did it for my mother, and for John and William.” Anna said the excavation is necessary to reveal the full extent of what happened at… Continue reading Tuam: Ireland
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Drake's still relevant – as his famous friends will tell you
Culture reporter Annabel Rackham reported on Drake’s triumphant return to the stage after a tumultuous few months. The rapper faced backlash and legal issues following Kendrick Lamar’s accusations during the Super Bowl halftime show, but he silenced critics by headlining three nights at London’s Wireless Festival. Performing for over 150,000 fans, Drake proved that he… Continue reading Drake's still relevant – as his famous friends will tell you
NHS doctors' strike: Health secretary and BMA to meet next week
Next week, discussions are set to take place between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the British Medical Association (BMA) in an attempt to prevent strike action within England’s NHS, as reported by the BBC. Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, have revealed their plans for a five-day walkout from July 25th to July 30th… Continue reading NHS doctors' strike: Health secretary and BMA to meet next week
Lab-grown cheese is coming – but would you eat it?
In the heart of Stratford, east London, Better Dairy, a British start-up, is revolutionizing the cheese industry with its lab-grown cheese – a product that has never been produced using traditional dairy methods. The company claims that its cheese tastes just like the real thing, marking a significant leap in the technology of food production.… Continue reading Lab-grown cheese is coming – but would you eat it?
'I found my brother in Australia, just in time to make memories'
Jess Basey-Fisher, a 53-year-old nurse living in Carleton St Peter in Norfolk, received shocking news six years ago from her father, Nicholas, as she held her mother’s ashes. Nicholas disclosed that Jess’s mother, Ann, had a secret – she had given birth to a baby boy before meeting him and put the child up for… Continue reading 'I found my brother in Australia, just in time to make memories'
The people wrongly accused of cutting the Sycamore Gap tree down
Walter Renwick came under intense scrutiny following the illegal felling of the renowned Sycamore Gap tree. Despite suspicions and accusations from online investigators, it was not him who committed the act. As false allegations swirled around him, including police searches of his home and the removal of a chainsaw, Renwick found himself at the center… Continue reading The people wrongly accused of cutting the Sycamore Gap tree down
Trump's tariffs add to fears in the UK's struggling steel towns
e town of Port Talbot in the background”>Getty Images What future for steel towns like Port Talbot? But others think that clinging to steel jeopardises these towns’ futures. Katie Bradley of the New Economics Foundation says that towns like Scunthorpe have more than one route to prosperity besides steel. “With the right support, towns that… Continue reading Trump's tariffs add to fears in the UK's struggling steel towns
Love Island: Has TikTok got us hooked again?
This year, Love Island is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, but the reasons behind this phenomena are multifaceted. The show is in its 12th series, and viewership is on the rise after a decline in recent years. With figures now comparable to the success of series eight, which introduced fan favorites like Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Indiyah… Continue reading Love Island: Has TikTok got us hooked again?
Newspaper headlines: 'Kate aces it' and UK PM 'won't stop a single boat'
On the front page of the Sunday Telegraph, the focus is on the prevalence of antisemitism among the UK’s middle class, as reported by a government-backed commission for the Board of Deputies of British Jews. The paper also highlights the Princess of Wales’ appearance at the Wimbledon women’s singles final, where she received a standing… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Kate aces it' and UK PM 'won't stop a single boat'
Latin makeup labels put allergy sufferers at risk, say campaigners
Campaigners are raising concerns about the labelling of makeup and skincare products, arguing that listing ingredients in Latin or using scientific names puts people with allergies at risk. MP Becky Gittins, who has a severe nut allergy, highlighted the issue, noting that less than 5% of young people are educated in Latin. Cosmetic companies currently… Continue reading Latin makeup labels put allergy sufferers at risk, say campaigners