Annabel Rackham, a Culture reporter, reports that Stedman Pearson, a member of the British pop group Five Star, has passed away at the age of 60, as announced by his family. Stedman, who had diabetes and was undergoing dialysis treatment, was part of the band along with his siblings Lorraine, Doris, Delroy, and Deniece. Their… Continue reading Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
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Portadown: Craig Rowland sentenced to 20 years for murder of son
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Sara Sharif's family denied sentence appeal bids
The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeals from the father, stepmother, and uncle of 10-year-old Sara Sharif to reduce their sentences following her tragic death. Urfan Sharif, aged 43, and Beinash Batool, aged 30, were both sentenced to life in prison in December, with minimum terms of 40 and 33 years respectively, for the… Continue reading Sara Sharif's family denied sentence appeal bids
John Swinney meets Donald Trump's son Eric at Bute House
Eric Trump, a senior executive in the Trump Organization, met with First Minister John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh. The discussions, which included “Scotland’s investment potential,” took place over tea and biscuits and lasted about 50 minutes. This meeting occurred amidst the backdrop of Swinney expressing his view that offering US President Donald Trump… Continue reading John Swinney meets Donald Trump's son Eric at Bute House
Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Investigative journalist Daniel O’Donoghue reports on the harrowing experiences faced by individuals in the UK embroiled in immigration issues. The poignant story of 27-year-old Christina unveils the unexpected hurdles she faced to establish her British citizenship. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Manchester by her father Caleb, a Rhodesia-born scientist of the Windrush generation, Christina’s… Continue reading Windrush: 'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
King Charles refreshes his CPR skills at nursing event in London
Practising his first aid skills, the King took the opportunity to demonstrate CPR techniques on a mannequin in front of nursing cadets overseeing his every move. This event took place at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) headquarters in central London, where King Charles reaffirmed his commitment to healthcare education. Having received CPR training in… Continue reading King Charles refreshes his CPR skills at nursing event in London
John Lewis keeps bonus freeze despite profit jump
John Lewis has experienced a surge in profits but has announced that its staff will not receive a bonus for the third consecutive year. The retailer, which is employee-owned and includes the Waitrose supermarket chain, reported a 73% increase in annual profits, reaching £97m. Despite this positive financial growth, the decision was made to prioritize… Continue reading John Lewis keeps bonus freeze despite profit jump
Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy
Claire Miller, a mother of a boy with autism and severe learning disabilities, is facing the heartbreaking possibility of having to hand over care of her son to social services due to a lack of support. Her son Danny’s condition often leads to unintentional, challenging behavior that can result in harm to both himself and… Continue reading Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy
Queen Camilla sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Queen Camilla sent a personal letter of support to French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot. The Queen was deeply moved by Ms Pelicot’s harrowing experience at the hands of her ex-husband, who not only drugged and raped her but also enlisted numerous men to abuse her over a period of almost… Continue reading Queen Camilla sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot
'He strangled me without asking': The dangers of choking during sex
Choking during sex has become a disturbingly common occurrence, with many individuals experiencing this dangerous act without consent. Rachel, a 26-year-old woman, shared her experience of being strangled unexpectedly by men she had met through dating sites. She described feeling numb and disconnected from her body during these encounters, lasting effects that made her avoid… Continue reading 'He strangled me without asking': The dangers of choking during sex