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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contacts of those who are diagnosed with COVID-19 may no longer have to isolate under new plans announced by the government. Currently, a person must isolate for 14 days if they have been a close contact with someone who has tested positive to the virus. But under the new plans, they would instead have the […]
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 […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The UK is facing its biggest economic crisis since World War Two and earlier this week it was confirmed national debt has soared above £2trillion. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to spell out […]
Progress has been made on a UK-wide plan to relax COVID-19 restrictions over Christmas, as national leaders have agreed to allow household mixing “for a small number of days”. Cabinet Minister Michael Gove held talks with the first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Saturday, with the government hopeful of agreeing a “four […]
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 […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Royal expert and author Bob Morris argued that it was unclear what path lay ahead for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. During an interview with the Daily Express, Mr Morris claimed Meghan […]
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 […]