Claire Miller, a mother of a boy with autism and severe learning disabilities, is facing the heartbreaking possibility of having to hand over care of her son to social services due to a lack of support. Her son Danny’s condition often leads to unintentional, challenging behavior that can result in harm to both himself and… Continue reading Autism: 'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boy
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Queen Camilla sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Queen Camilla sent a personal letter of support to French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot. The Queen was deeply moved by Ms Pelicot’s harrowing experience at the hands of her ex-husband, who not only drugged and raped her but also enlisted numerous men to abuse her over a period of almost… Continue reading Queen Camilla sent letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot
'He strangled me without asking': The dangers of choking during sex
Choking during sex has become a disturbingly common occurrence, with many individuals experiencing this dangerous act without consent. Rachel, a 26-year-old woman, shared her experience of being strangled unexpectedly by men she had met through dating sites. She described feeling numb and disconnected from her body during these encounters, lasting effects that made her avoid… Continue reading 'He strangled me without asking': The dangers of choking during sex
Scarlett Vickers' mum does not believe her daughter was murdered
A grieving mother, Sarah Hall, is adamant that her partner, Simon Vickers, would never harm their daughter Scarlett. Vickers was found guilty of murdering Scarlett by a jury in January, despite his claims that her death was a result of a play-fight that went wrong. The tragic event has left Sarah Hall in what she… Continue reading Scarlett Vickers' mum does not believe her daughter was murdered
New law needed to cover Southport-type attack planning – terror watchdog
The recent tragic events in Southport have prompted discussions about potential changes to the law to address attacks like the one carried out by Axel Rudakubana. The UK’s terror watchdog, Jonathan Hall KC, has suggested the need for a new offense to cover individuals planning non-terrorist mass killings. However, he maintains that the definition of… Continue reading New law needed to cover Southport-type attack planning – terror watchdog
Toxic town impact as most high-risk contaminated sites unchecked
>”What we don’t do in this country is do a full economic evaluation on the cost of things, including health and that feels almost criminal,” said Dr Ian Mudway, a leading expert on the effect of pollution on human health Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England
Health reporters Philippa Roxby and Elena Bailey have announced the approval of the first daily pill for treating endometriosis symptoms on the NHS in England. This groundbreaking pill, known as relugolix combination therapy, has been given the green light for patients who have exhausted all other available options. Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1.5… Continue reading New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England
Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns
Education correspondent Vanessa Clarke has highlighted a pressing need for the government to take action in meeting its target of recruiting 6,500 new teachers in England by the end of its term. The National Foundation of Educational Research (NFER) has reported that vacancies in teaching positions are at an all-time high, while recruitment into teacher… Continue reading Act 'now or never' to hit 6,500 teachers target, report warns
Hornsea man, 91, lost life savings in rogue roofer scam
Allan, a 91-year-old man from Hornsea, East Yorkshire, found himself in a troubling situation after rogue traders allegedly took advantage of him. Initially, he called them in to repair a few loose tiles on his roof following Storm Darragh, but the situation escalated quickly. The builders ended up replacing the entire roof without Allan’s explicit… Continue reading Hornsea man, 91, lost life savings in rogue roofer scam
Could Keir Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?
Political reporter Becky Morton reports that in a forthcoming speech, Sir Keir Starmer intends to reduce regulatory costs by promoting an “active government.” He will criticize the inefficiencies caused by excessive checks and blockages in the delivery process for the working class, arguing that the state has grown larger but weaker. To enhance efficiencies, new… Continue reading Could Keir Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?