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Call for public sexual harassment of young women and girls to become a criminal offence

Half of young women and girls were harassed on Britain’s streets during the summer, new research has found. The survey, by girls’ rights organisations Plan International UK and Our Streets Now, showed 51% experienced harassment over the summer, including being catcalled, followed, groped, flashed and upskirted. It also found that a fifth (19%) experienced harassment […]

Call for public sexual harassment of young women and girls to become a criminal offence

Half of young women and girls were harassed on Britain’s streets during the summer, new research has found. The survey, by girls’ rights organisations Plan International UK and Our Streets Now, showed 51% experienced harassment over the summer, including being catcalled, followed, groped, flashed and upskirted. It also found that a fifth (19%) experienced harassment […]

William and Kate grieve for ‘heart of the family’ dog Lupo

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are grieving for their beloved dog Lupo. Lupo, a nine-year-old black cocker spaniel, was a wedding present from Kate‘s brother James. But on Sunday, the couple said on Instagram: “Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away. “He has been at the heart of our family for […]

COVID Christmas: What to expect during the festive season

Coronavirus rules will be relaxed over Christmas across the UK under a plan to let people celebrate with their families. Leaders in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have agreed their respective restrictions should change to be harmonised “for a small number of days” over the festive period. While the details are still being worked […]

COVID-19: A tale of two towns as Lancaster and Blackburn prepare for Christmas

At the Lancaster Brewery the Christmas lights may be on, but the much-loved markets are not. Usually at this time of year it’s packed with thousands of people, mulled wine flowing, sausages sizzling but instead it’s deserted. This city has the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in Lancashire, a lot lower than areas around it, but […]

100-year-old veteran gets 160 birthday cards after social media plea

A 100-year-old war veteran says he’s “absolutely astonished” after receiving 160 birthday cards following a social media plea from his carer. Harry Field celebrated his birthday on Saturday the middle of lockdown. Ahead of the celebration, 33 year-old Hollie Pearson, who looks after Harry, put out a message on NextDoor, an app connecting neighbours. The […]