Grenfell fire: Victims 'are walking unhealed' seven years on

Grenfell fire: Victims 'are walking unhealed' seven years on

Seven years since the Grenfell Tower fire, survivors and families affected by the tragedy say they feel forgotten. According to the BBC, residents have stated that there has been insufficient support provided and described some as “walking unhealed”. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said it was committed to reviewing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry,… Continue reading Grenfell fire: Victims 'are walking unhealed' seven years on

Kate back for Trooping the Colour parade

Kate back for Trooping the Colour parade

The Princess of Wales will make her first public appearance in 2023 when she attends the annual Trooping the Colour parade. She will be accompanied by her children and take part in the carriage procession, before joining the rest of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony. The plans were revealed in a health… Continue reading Kate back for Trooping the Colour parade

Newspaper headlines: Kate making 'good progress' and King honours Sir Alan Bates

Newspaper headlines: Kate making 'good progress' and King honours Sir Alan Bates

Saturday’s newspapers are filled with news about the Princess of Wales, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. However, in an inspiring turn of events, Kate has announced that she is making progress in her treatment and plans to return to public life for Trooping the Colour. This announcement has made headlines in several papers,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kate making 'good progress' and King honours Sir Alan Bates

Dáithí's Law campaigner appointed MBE in King's Birthday Honours

Dáithí's Law campaigner appointed MBE in King's Birthday Honours

The King’s Birthday Honours list has been released, with several individuals from Northern Ireland being recognised for their public service. Among them is Mairtin Mac Gabhann, the father of Dáithí Mac Gabhann, whose campaign for organ donation reform inspired a change in legislation. While accepting the MBE honour has not been an easy decision for… Continue reading Dáithí's Law campaigner appointed MBE in King's Birthday Honours

Birthday honours: Mark Cavendish, Strictly's Amy Dowden and Alan Bates recognised

Birthday honours: Mark Cavendish, Strictly's Amy Dowden and Alan Bates recognised

The King’s Birthday Honours list includes a former sub-postmaster, Alan Bates, who campaigned against the Post Office Horizon scandal and has now been knighted. Actress Imelda Staunton, designer Anya Hindmarch, and artist Tracey Emin were also nominated and have received damehoods. The list contains British achievers in fields ranging from sports to entertainment to ordinary… Continue reading Birthday honours: Mark Cavendish, Strictly's Amy Dowden and Alan Bates recognised

Kate to attend Trooping the Colour in first event since cancer diagnosis

Kate to attend Trooping the Colour in first event since cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales has given an update on her health, stating that she is making “good progress” following her cancer diagnosis. She will be attending Trooping the Colour on Saturday, her first public appearance since her diagnosis and abdominal surgery in January. In a personal message, the princess expressed her gratitude for the support… Continue reading Kate to attend Trooping the Colour in first event since cancer diagnosis

Nottingham Open: Katie Boulter reaches semi-finals as Jack Draper wins

Nottingham Open: Katie Boulter reaches semi-finals as Jack Draper wins

Katie Boulter, who is the defending champion, has progressed to the semi-finals of the Nottingham Open after a straight-set win over Magdalena Frech. The 27-year-old Briton won the game 6-2 6-4 in 83 minutes with the match being interrupted by rain. Boulter returned after the delay to win the next two games to claim the… Continue reading Nottingham Open: Katie Boulter reaches semi-finals as Jack Draper wins

Labour raises £350k more than Tories in first campaign week

Labour raises £350k more than Tories in first campaign week

According to the Electoral Commission, in the first week of the general election campaign, The Labour Party raised £351,990 more than the Conservative party in donations. Labour received £926,908 in donations followed by Conservatives on £574,918 and the Liberal Democrats with £454,999. The Scottish National Party managed to raise £36,305 in donations while Reform UK… Continue reading Labour raises £350k more than Tories in first campaign week

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Major supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons are recalling several types of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps and salads due to potential contamination with E. coli. At least 211 people are known to be affected by the bacteria, an increase from 113 last week, and at least 67 people have been admitted to hospital. Although E.… Continue reading Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak