The Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sun, and Metro all lead with the news that Catherine, Princess of Wales has announced she is in remission following cancer treatment. On Tuesday, the princess visited the Royal Marsden hospital, where she thanked staff and hugged patients. The Daily Express reports that the princess is now “looking forward to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kate's 'relief to be in remission' and 'Siddiq quits'
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Mental health: 'Taking anti-depressants helped me flourish'
The Welsh mental health organization, Mind Cymru has called for urgent action to address the root causes of poor mental health. The initiative was triggered by a staggering increase in the number of anti-depressant prescriptions across Wales. In 2022-23, more than seven million prescriptions were given as compared to 2.1 million back in 2002-03. Seven… Continue reading Mental health: 'Taking anti-depressants helped me flourish'
'Accelerating' A9 dualling would not cut project time
Transport Scotland has rejected plans to speed up upgrades to the A9 motorway over concerns that it could disrupt the current timetable. The proposed £3bn dual carriageway project is set to extend from Inverness to Perth. About 77 miles still require improvement, with two sections, totalling 11 miles, having been completed over the past decade.… Continue reading 'Accelerating' A9 dualling would not cut project time
Chair of miscarriages of justice review body quits
The chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Helen Pitcher, has resigned following criticism of the agency’s handling of the Andy Malkinson case. Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit, but the CCRC twice rejected his submissions that he was innocent. The first of two independent reviews into… Continue reading Chair of miscarriages of justice review body quits
Wigan: Flood-hit towns must get new defence says, says MP
Residents and politicians have called for new flood defences to be implemented as quickly as possible in the towns of Greater Manchester, which were hit by severe flooding on New Year’s Day. Floods minister Emma Hardy visited affected areas on Monday and met with the Environment Agency, which estimated that nearly 100 homes in Wigan… Continue reading Wigan: Flood-hit towns must get new defence says, says MP
Bafta nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez, Conclave and Anora expected to be shortlisted
The latest milestone in the unpredictable awards season is the announcement of the Bafta nominations on Wednesday. As the British Academy’s shortlists often provide a strong indicator for the Oscars, last year’s top six categories saw matching winners between the two ceremonies. Although there is no consensus on who will win best picture at this… Continue reading Bafta nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez, Conclave and Anora expected to be shortlisted
Sinn Féin: Review published following ex press officer scandal
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been notified after officials at Stormont released a review into convicted sex offender Michael McMonagle’s use of public funds while working for Sinn Féin. The report found that McMonagle, who worked as a Sinn Fein press officer while also being employed by Michelle O’Neill and a Sinn… Continue reading Sinn Féin: Review published following ex press officer scandal
Police still probing two baby deaths – Letby inquiry
The public inquiry examining the crimes of child serial killer Lucy Letby has reported that two baby deaths linked to the hospital where she worked are being investigated by police. According to a document prepared by the legal team of the Thirlwall Inquiry, 13 deaths occurred at the Countess of Chester’s neonatal unit between 2015… Continue reading Police still probing two baby deaths – Letby inquiry
Three arrested in Iraq over alleged UK people smuggling links
Authorities in Iraq have arrested three individuals in the Kurdistan Region for their alleged involvement in a global people smuggling network that transported migrants to the United Kingdom and Europe. The group, including two bankers and one middle-man, are accused of affiliating with the same network as Amanj Hasan Zada, who was sentenced to jail… Continue reading Three arrested in Iraq over alleged UK people smuggling links
Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65
Tony Slattery, the British actor and comedian famous for his improvisational skills on Channel 4’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has died at the age of 65 following a heart attack. Sir Stephen Fry led tributes to his former colleague and friend, describing him as “a screamingly funny deeply talented wit and clown”. Slattery starred… Continue reading Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65