The Forth Road Bridge, one of Scotland’s most notable landmarks, opened 60 years ago, marking a new era of easy travel between Edinburgh and Fife. Spanning the Firth of Forth, the 1.5 mile structure was the longest suspension bridge outside the US. It was built to replace an age-old ferry service with modern transport means… Continue reading Forth Road Bridge marks 60th anniversary – how long will it last?
Category: UK News
The challenges in the way of tackling child poverty in Scotland
As the Scottish government strives to eradicate child poverty, workers at a community center in Edinburgh stand less than four miles away from the Scottish Parliament distributing free bread to help local residents make ends meet. This task has become more difficult following the spending cuts announced by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, creating a tricky… Continue reading The challenges in the way of tackling child poverty in Scotland
Israel Gaza war: Family of slain aid worker call for inquiry
The family of James Kirby, one of the three British aid workers killed in Israeli drone strikes on a World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity convoy in Gaza in April, has called on the UK government to launch an independent legal investigation into his death. Speaking on behalf of the family ahead of Mr Kirby’s memorial… Continue reading Israel Gaza war: Family of slain aid worker call for inquiry
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Cwmbran teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment
Donna Dunn from Cwmbran, Torfaen, lost her 18-year-old daughter Emily to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as external blood cancer, due to the side effects of treatment. Emily’s death highlighted the shortcoming and “huge holes” in blood cancer support in Wales and the poor awareness and understanding of what it is, even though there are 100… Continue reading Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Cwmbran teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment
Libraries important for human contact, Children's Laureate says
Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has emphasized the importance of libraries in the modern age due to libraries being essential places to learn and read and spaces “where we bump into each other and make acquaintance and see each other.” Cottrell-Boyce said libraries fulfil a crucial role in providing access to books, work, and education and… Continue reading Libraries important for human contact, Children's Laureate says
ZooNation: Raising awareness about mental health through theatre
ZooNation dance company is presenting its adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s tale Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, entitled The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. The production aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and to question the idea of what is deemed normal. The show depicts the characters suffering from various challenges such as anorexia, body dysmorphia,… Continue reading ZooNation: Raising awareness about mental health through theatre
Newspaper headlines: Twelve dead in Channel and 'Starmer and US at odds'
Wednesday’s papers cover a range of stories, with a tragic incident involving migrants in the English Channel taking the top spot. At least 12 people, including six children and a pregnant woman, died after their boat sank. More than 50 people were rescued, with 70 thought to have been on board. Charities are calling on… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Twelve dead in Channel and 'Starmer and US at odds'
Four-day week: 'Working compressed hours saves me £350 a month on childcare'
Numerous full-time workers like Laura Etchells were seeking more flexible hours than the conventional Monday to Friday, 9 to 5. This mother-of-two from Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire works her full-time job in publishing, compressed into four days, and finds it more productive. The additional day off which is a Friday in her case saves… Continue reading Four-day week: 'Working compressed hours saves me £350 a month on childcare'
Tony Blair on Keir Starmer, AI and globalisation
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair believes that effective leadership requires stability and decisions for the long term, but he also sees a technology revolution greater in consequence than previous industrial revolutions. The former Prime Minister is of the school that AI will change everything everywhere. His argument, which forms a key plank of his… Continue reading Tony Blair on Keir Starmer, AI and globalisation
Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk
A woman who suffered from a rare type of cancer linked to her breast implants has issued a warning to others who may have similar implants. Susan Axelby, 68, received £57,000 from Allergan Limited after she contracted breast-implant associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Although Susan’s case is very rare, regulatory bodies in the UK have… Continue reading Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk