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In a recent survey conducted by the BBC, it was revealed that less than half of the respondents believe that the broadcaster is effectively independent of the government. Over 870,000 members of the public participated in the questionnaire, expressing their views on the BBC and its role in society. While 91% of the respondents emphasized… Continue reading BBC must be free of political interference, viewers say

BBC News NI contributor Catherine Moore reported on comedian Serena Terry, who recently opened up about her struggles with depression. Terry, known for her candid humor, experienced a deep sense of despair following the success of her comedy tours, including selling out venues and achieving milestones. In a vulnerable moment, Terry admitted that despite her… Continue reading Mammy Banter: 'I make people laugh but I couldn't make myself smile'

During an emotional interview, Rhian Mannings shared her experience of sitting down for tea with Prince William at her home in Cardiff to discuss the suicide of her husband. The widow described the encounter as a “whirlwind experience” as she opened up about the tragic loss of her one-year-old son, George, just five days before… Continue reading Cardiff widow Rhian Mannings says Prince William's visit 'a whirlwind'

The recent allegations made by Dominic Cummings regarding a supposed breach in high-level systems used to transfer sensitive government information have been met with denial by the Cabinet Office. In an interview with the Times, Cummings claimed that China had accessed “vast amounts” of classified information from UK intelligence services and Whitehall. He alleged that… Continue reading Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' claim that China breached high-level systems

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Music correspondent Mark Savage reports that CMAT and Pulp are frontrunners for the annual Mercury Prize, set to take place in Newcastle later this week. CMAT, an Irish singer, is leading the pack with her third album, Euro-Country, which delves into themes of loneliness and national identity with a touch of sharp humor. Pulp, previous… Continue reading Mercury Prize 2025: Pulp and CMAT are favourites to win

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In the UK, a significant legal case has been initiated against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the company of knowingly distributing baby powder contaminated with asbestos. This lawsuit involves around 3,000 individuals and is centered on internal documents and scientific research, as reported by the BBC. The legal claim asserts that Johnson & Johnson… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson baby powder: Thousands sue company alleging it hid talcum powder cancer risks

In the upcoming Budget, the chancellor is being urged to take decisive action or face the prospect of future spending cuts and tax hikes, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The IFS has projected that a staggering £22bn needs to be found by Rachel Reeves to address a shortfall in… Continue reading Reeves urged to make Budget 'bold' or risk future tax rises

Surviving eight days lost in the Scottish Highlands, 76-year-old hillwalker Ian Currie described the experience as a “long black nightmare.” Currie, from Edinburgh, was attempting a challenging 30-mile trek from Glenfinnan to Knoydart along the Cape Wrath Trail when he encountered severe weather conditions. The pathless journey involves navigating mountainous terrain, rivers, and boggy ground,… Continue reading Grandfather relives eight-day 'nightmare' in Highland wilderness