Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager, has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and may have just a year left to live. The 75-year-old Swede was the first foreign coach to manage England and led the side to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cup and the 2004 Euros. Eriksson, who… Continue reading Former England boss Eriksson has terminal cancer
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Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas sales
Two of the UK’s biggest retailers, Tesco and Marks & Spencer (M&S), have reported robust sales figures over the key Christmas trading period. Tesco said its like-for-like UK sales were up 6.8% over the six weeks up to 6 January. It also upped its annual profit forecast. M&S revealed sales had increased 8.1% over the… Continue reading Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas sales
Royal Marine Mark Ormrod's stolen prosthetic legs found
Former Royal Marine and Invictus Games athlete Mark Ormrod recently had a set of prosthetic legs stolen from his car, which was parked at a Premier Inn in Chiswick, West London. Among other items in the car, the theft of the legs posed a huge inconvenience to Ormrod who lost both legs and his right… Continue reading Royal Marine Mark Ormrod's stolen prosthetic legs found
NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care
Tailored care for cancer patients can be achieved through analyzing their entire genetic code, according to experts who conducted the largest study of its kind with 13,000 cancer patients in England. By combining clinical data and DNA evidence, treatments can be personalized for each individual. In some cases, patients were given different drugs or avoided… Continue reading NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care
Mysterious plants and fungi named new to science
Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens’ scientists discovered 74 new plant and 15 fungal species last year, with a number of them in unexpected locations. These discoveries need immediate protection, but at least one is predicted to have gone extinct. Three-quarters of these plants face extinction. Species protection could start with the naming of a new species,… Continue reading Mysterious plants and fungi named new to science
Rape complainants warned pre-recording evidence could backfire
A recent study conducted by University College London has suggested that rape complainants who utilise “special measures,” such as pre-recording their evidence, could be harming their chances of securing a conviction at trial. By allowing complainants to be interviewed and cross-examined before the trial and away from the defendant, special measures were introduced in 2016.… Continue reading Rape complainants warned pre-recording evidence could backfire
Chris Mason: Justice at last, but plenty more questions remain
In the past week, the UK government has announced a significant change in the law that has far-reaching constitutional, political, practical, and financial implications. This comes after the ITV drama on the Post Office scandal and its aftermath noticed widespread attention from the public, leading the government to take action. It is a rare moment… Continue reading Chris Mason: Justice at last, but plenty more questions remain
Homeschooling: Merthyr girl says it helps her mental health
An 11-year-old girl from Merthyr Tydfil, Millie-Rae, has spoken out about her decision to leave school due to anxiety and pursue home education instead. Millie-Rae’s mother, Seana-lee, began homeschooling her daughter in September of last year, around the start of the UK’s second wave of COVID-19. She has struggled with the school environment since returning… Continue reading Homeschooling: Merthyr girl says it helps her mental health
Post Office scandal victims in Scotland to be cleared
After years of battling a faulty computer system that wrongly accused sub-postmasters across the UK, those convicted in Scotland as part of the Post Office Horizon scandal will be cleared, says First Minister Humza Yousaf. Up to 100 sub-postmasters were prosecuted in Scotland as part of the scandal that saw more than 700 people across… Continue reading Post Office scandal victims in Scotland to be cleared
US and UK hint at military action after largest Houthi attack in Red Sea
The United States and the United Kingdom have suggested that they may take military action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they reportedly thwarted the most extensive attack on Red Sea shipping to date. Carrier-based jets and warships successfully managed to bring down 21 drones and missiles launched by the Iran-backed group on Tuesday night. The… Continue reading US and UK hint at military action after largest Houthi attack in Red Sea