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Gloucestershire Constabulary is currently on the lookout for three siblings who are the subject of a court order. Pauly-Boi, Jolene, and Betsy, aged three, five and eight respectively, were last seen on Friday and are believed to be in the care of their mother, Jessica. A statement from the police force said they are “concerned… Continue reading Police search for three missing siblings from Cheltenham

The latest England football kit, designed by Nike, has sparked controversy over the design of the St George’s Cross on the shirt. The cross is now a combination of blues and purples, rather than the traditional red. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the leader of the opposition, Keir Starmer, have added their voices to… Continue reading England football shirts 'should connect people'

Richard Taylor, the father of Damilola Taylor who was murdered 24 years ago, has passed away due to prostate cancer. His son was 10 years old when he was stabbed and left to die in a south London stairwell in 2000. Following his son’s death, Richard Taylor dedicated years to improving the lives of disadvantaged… Continue reading Richard Taylor death: Campaigner and father of Damilola Taylor dies

The UK’s two largest political parties have established their key campaign questions for the upcoming general election. The Labour Party will ask voters if they are better off than they were four years ago. The Conservatives, who have been buoyed by declining inflation and hopes of an interest rate cut, will ask people if they… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Could 'green shoots' of recovery really save Rishi Sunak from calamity?

The announcement by the Princess of Wales that she is undergoing treatment for cancer has prompted an outpouring of support from the public. Catherine, in a video statement released on Friday evening, spoke of her shock at the diagnosis and revealed she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy. The revelation comes after abdominal surgery she underwent… Continue reading Princess of Wales: Sympathy in Windsor after cancer announcement

In a unique approach to celebrating the spring season, Kew Gardens in southwest London has introduced a new experience called Sounds of Blossom. This immersive experience involves special compositions from the Royal College of Music, which will be played near the garden’s blossom-filled hotspots for visitors to enjoy. The aim of the Sounds of Blossom… Continue reading Watch: The blossoming sounds of Kew Gardens

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in opening up about her cancer diagnosis. In a short statement, the palace revealed that the King has been diagnosed with cancer himself and is in close contact with his daughter-in-law. The princess, who has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy… Continue reading King Charles hails Kate's courage after cancer news

Edinburgh’s iconic Filmhouse will reopen its doors later in the year, thanks to a £1.5m grant. The independent cinema, in the city’s Lothian Road, was forced to close in October 2022 after its parent company, the Centre for the Moving Image, entered administration. The doors are set to reopen this autumn, following a successful campaign,… Continue reading Edinburgh Filmhouse set to reopen following funding boost

Plaid Cymru member Llinos Medi has suggested that the recent donation scandals involving the Tories and Labour highlight the need to change the rules on political donations. According to Ms. Medi, the public has lost faith in politicians due to their actions. She wishes to see new regulations in place to prevent parties from buying… Continue reading Tighten rules on political donations, say Plaid Cymru

An Egyptian decarbonisation engineer, Amr Madbouly, has become an enthusiastic advocate of Welsh nature and cold water swimming. Despite growing up in Cairo, a city with average air and water temperatures that do not dip below 20C throughout the year, he now regularly plunges into freshwater in Welsh rivers and waterfalls, rising from his bed… Continue reading Cold water swimming: From the desert to Welsh mountains