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James McCardle, known for his roles in Mary Queen of Scots and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, found inspiration for his latest leading role from his grandmother, Betty Feeney. His lifelong love for acting was sparked by her stories of watching Frank Sinatra perform in Glasgow. In the new comedy film Four Mothers, McCardle plays… Continue reading Glasgow actor relishing chance to honour gran in first leading role

A night out in London turned into a nightmare for Annie, who sought refuge in the Ask for Angela safety scheme when a man wouldn’t leave her alone at a bar. Initially, she thought asking for Angela would provide a discreet way out, but her experience proved otherwise. Annie, a 32-year-old lawyer, recounted her encounter… Continue reading 'I asked for Angela – they had no idea what I was talking about'

Over the weekend, skywatchers were treated to a rare celestial event as the Moon passed in front of the Sun, causing a partial solar eclipse. The phenomenon was observed in various regions around the globe, including North America, Europe, Africa, northern Asia, and even some parts of South America, providing mesmerizing views for spectators. In… Continue reading Solar eclipse: Sky darkens over UK and abroad

BBC News political correspondents, Helen Catt and Lou Newton, report that women in England will soon have access to free emergency contraception from pharmacies. Currently, emergency contraception is available at no cost from most GPs and sexual health clinics, but the government states that obtaining it over the counter is subject to a “postcode lottery.”… Continue reading Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

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Marcus Johnson, a resident of Cwmbran, Torfaen, bought his first car on finance without realizing that a dealer received £1,650 in commission, a quarter of the total amount he borrowed. He expressed surprise at the revelation, stating that he was unaware of the existence of commission in the industry at the time of his purchase… Continue reading Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts

A government review has led to parents and children experiencing shorter family court hearings, which is seen as a positive development by a minister. The Ministry of Justice implemented a pilot scheme in certain courts to reduce delays and provide better support for victims of domestic abuse, resulting in a decrease in the average duration… Continue reading Shorter family court hearings 'encouraging', says minister

Accusations aimed at the Duke of Sussex by the chairwoman of Sentebale, an African charity he co-founded, have garnered media attention in several Sunday newspapers. Dr. Sophie Chandauka has spoken out, branding Prince Harry’s brand as “toxic”. Following a dispute between the charity’s trustees and Dr. Chandauka, Prince Harry resigned from the organization earlier this… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM urged to 'get tough with Trump' and police raid Quaker meeting

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani contributes to the Letter from Africa series and is based in Abuja. Over the years, wealthy Nigerians have sent their children to prestigious British boarding schools, but now some of these institutions are establishing campuses in Nigeria. Charterhouse recently launched a primary school in Lagos, with plans to open a secondary school… Continue reading Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

An incident at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire has drawn attention after a woman, Louise Gather, claimed that police attempted to bar her from the park due to accusations of illegal mushroom foraging. Mrs. Gather stated that a police officer visited her at home with a community resolution report claiming she had been picking mushrooms illegally… Continue reading Forager's alarm after police visit over mushroom picking claims