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Phyllida Law, a distinguished actress known for her extensive work on stage and screen, has passed away peacefully at the age of 94. She was the mother of acclaimed actresses Dame Emma Thompson and Sophie Thompson. Her manager Jacky Leggo confirmed the news in a statement to BBC News, expressing deep sorrow and highlighting their… Continue reading Phyllida Law: Actress who starred with daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson dies

The children’s commissioner has raised concerns about the government’s counter-extremism programme, Prevent, highlighting its inability to effectively address the rising number of children being referred due to a preoccupation with violence that lacks a clear ideological basis. Over the past decade, referrals of children to Prevent have increased significantly, from 2,918 cases in 2016-17 to… Continue reading Prevent not helping children fixated with violence, children's commissioner says

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Louise Pinder, the senior coroner for Rutland and North Leicestershire, stated that the preliminary cause of Paige Lomas’s death was multiple severe traumatic injuries. The inquest, which is taking place at County Hall, revealed that Lomas, who lived in Eye Kettleby near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, had traveled to Jordan to participate in a series… Continue reading Campaigner Claire Lomas died in crash while filming Apple series, inquest told

Symptoms of the infection commonly include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever, typically appearing between 12 to 72 hours after exposure. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises anyone experiencing these symptoms to reach out to their GP or an out-of-hours medical service as the first step. Most reported cases, 199 out of 207, have… Continue reading One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak

Dr. Katie Facer-Childs from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology explains that predicting the end of the current drought is complex, as it results not just from reduced rainfall but also from elevated temperatures. She highlights that this year’s drought has unfolded through several stages, beginning with meteorological drought, which is characterized by below-average… Continue reading When will the drought be over?

A tragic helicopter accident occurred on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, resulting in the deaths of a young British couple and their pilot, according to Greek police. The victims have been identified as newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, who were honeymooning in Greece. The private helicopter crashed just meters away from the… Continue reading British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos

An individual employed by a company responsible for housing asylum seekers has faced charges of misconduct in public office due to the disclosure of property addresses. These addresses, located on St John’s Way, Bracken Road, Clover Way, Elm Road, and Chester Way in Thetford, Norfolk, became the focus of hostile crowds over a span of… Continue reading Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses in Thetford

Wetherspoons has introduced a new policy prohibiting customers from playing music aloud or using speakerphone during calls, citing increasing complaints about noise pollution that has been disturbing patrons. The pub chain, which operates 792 establishments across the UK, has requested that customers either mute their devices or use headphones to minimize disruption. This move reflects… Continue reading Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs

For many generations, school journeys were marked by steamed-up windows, hard seats, and unreliable heating—features that children recall vividly. However, one retired Citybus has found a new lease of life, transformed into a boat navigating the River Bann under the guidance of Paddy Bloomer. Paddy, a Belfast-based artist and inventor, has given this former bus… Continue reading River Bann: Is it a bus? Is it a boat? The former Citybus taking to the water