With Black Friday looming, consumers looking for luxury advent calendars have been warned to beware of online scams. Beyond the traditional chocolate-filled offerings, advent calendars available on the market now range from premium beauty and grooming products to luxury foods and alcoholic drinks, with a few even offering bespoke pieces of jewellery. However, it has… Continue reading Advent calendars: Warning over scam ads for luxury products
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BBC chair: Don't let public service broadcast success be a bygone age
The future of public service broadcasting in the UK is at risk of becoming a memory from the past unless action is taken, BBC’s chairperson, Dr Samir Shah, is set to warn TV industry executives today in Leeds. Public Broadcasting in the UK, which includes the likes of the BBC, its peers and rivals are… Continue reading BBC chair: Don't let public service broadcast success be a bygone age
Lewes Bonfire: Thousands to attend annual East Sussex bonfire event
The annual bonfire event in Lewes is set to draw thousands of attendees today. Six different bonfire societies will lead processions through the town in East Sussex, with colossal effigies paraded through the streets. Notable past effigies have included former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, as well as current American President Joe Biden.… Continue reading Lewes Bonfire: Thousands to attend annual East Sussex bonfire event
Tottenham: 'It's a miracle Dad was found 30 years on'
After nearly 30 years of separation, Mika Ap Ellis has finally found her dad. Having only had letters, birthday cards, and photos to maintain any kind of connection between them, Ap Ellis turned to charities and council agencies for help but was met with frustration and dead ends. Everything changed after watching a news segment… Continue reading Tottenham: 'It's a miracle Dad was found 30 years on'
Sir Chris Hoy: British Olympic icon talks to BBC about terminal cancer
through our family? How are we ever going to cope with all of this?’ But despite the difficulties, Sir Chris says they are remaining positive and focusing on the present moment. “We’re learning to appreciate each day a little bit more. We don’t know how long we’ve got, but we’re trying to make the most… Continue reading Sir Chris Hoy: British Olympic icon talks to BBC about terminal cancer
Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories as Badenoch picks top team
The new leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has expressed her confidence that she can win the next general election. In order to do so, she must first make a series of senior appointments. There are only 121 Conservative MPs, and almost as many shadow ministerial roles to fill. Some junior shadow ministers may… Continue reading Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories as Badenoch picks top team
NHS consultants earning £200,000 in overtime to tackle backlog
A BBC News investigation has found that senior doctors in the NHS are taking advantage of pressure to cut waiting lists by charging the service premium rates for overtime, in some cases earning over £200,000 annually through extra work. NHS England has responded by stating that the service has to offer its staff competitive rates so as… Continue reading NHS consultants earning £200,000 in overtime to tackle backlog
Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town
His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, is currently undertaking a tour of South Africa to promote the Earthshot environmental prize. During his visit, he met with a group of young environmentalists and participated in a game of rugby with local school children in Cape Town. The Earthshot prize is an annual award that focuses… Continue reading Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town
Man's bond with orphaned otter becomes a movie hit
In Shetland, the arrival of an orphaned otter cub changed the lives of Billy and Susan Mail. One day in March 2021, Billy noticed the emaciated animal, who he would later name Molly, cracking crabs near his house. The couple fed the animal and kept her as part of their family. Billy says caring for… Continue reading Man's bond with orphaned otter becomes a movie hit
Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer's uni U-turn' and 'Polls show dead heat'
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, has been accused of making a “180-degree uni U-turn” after it was announced that student loan rates will increase by 3.1%. This is the first rise in eight years, and comes despite previous pledges from Sir Keir to abolish tuition fees altogether. The Daily Mail… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer's uni U-turn' and 'Polls show dead heat'