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The Poppy Appeal is a British tradition that has been going for over 100 years. The Poppy campaign was started in the aftermath World War One to help families devastated by the loss of their loved ones. Those who lost their lives fighting for the cause of freedom and democracy were remembered through the symbol… Continue reading Remembrance poppy: Why do we wear poppies and what do they mean

The UK hospitality industry has warned that last month’s Budget tax increases will result in staff layoffs and business closures. In an open letter signed by more than 200 figures, the industry states that the rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) paid by employers is unsustainable given current financial constraints. The letter also contends that… Continue reading Hospitality workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has confirmed that a house fire in Coventry was started accidentally. Crews were called to the blaze in the Stoke Aldemoor area on Friday and found the bodies of two people inside the property. Following an investigation, WMFS said the cause of the fire involved a pedal bike that had… Continue reading Converted electric bike involved in fatal Coventry fire

A UK nurse has been struck off the nursing register for drinking while on duty and offering alcoholic drinks to colleagues. Jenny Steer, who was clinical lead at Country View Nursing Home in Kettering, Northamptonshire, had already been suspended for a year by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) last year. According to the NMC,… Continue reading Kettering nurse struck off for drinking alcohol at work

Rosemary Stevenson, an 88-year-old woman from South Ayrshire, Scotland, has spent the past 25 years raising over £1.5m to support elderly people in Ballantrae. As part of her projects, Stevenson started a care agency and daytime spaces that entertain elderly people in the village. Her ultimate goal, however, is to build a care home with… Continue reading The 88-year-old lorry driver building a rural care home

The National Service of Remembrance was led by King Charles at the Cenotaph in central London. The event commemorated the lives lost during World War I and World War II, as well as other conflicts. The King was joined by members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, who watched the… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday 2024: King to lead nation in memory of war dead

In October, Russia suffered its worst month for casualties since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2015, according to UK chief of defence staff, Sir Tony Radakin. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Radakin claimed that Russia suffered an average of around 1,500 dead and wounded each day last month, bringing casualties… Continue reading Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief

Chris McCausland, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, has earned praise for his recent performance which imitated his experience with blindness. McCausland and his dance partner Dianne Buswell concluded the show on Saturday with their couple’s choice to John Lennon’s “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On).” During the performance, the comedian placed his hands over… Continue reading Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' dance imitating blindness

During a recent trip to South Africa, the Prince of Wales spoke with reporters about his approach to being a royal and how he wants to make it relevant to a younger generation. He stated that he is trying to do things differently and with a “smaller R in the royal.” This phrase sheds light… Continue reading Prince William's openness is a sign he wants to do things differently