- Sunday, March 09, 2025
The National Library of Medicine states that racism may impact health directly and indirectly. It can also contribute to negative health outcomes indirectly by shaping the health-related behaviour of oppressed groups. Additionally, experts are of the opinion that experiencing racism can impact both physical and mental health. Therefore, with the…
Coleen Rooney, wife of former England soccer captain Wayne, emerged victorious in her high-profile libel match with the spouse of an ex-teammate after a High Court judge agreed that Rebekah Vardy had leaked stories about her to the press. In a case that has gripped the public with its mix…
A court has heard that three Metropolitan Police officers shared posts discussing rape, domestic abuse and violence against women in a WhatsApp group with Wayne Couzens, the ex-cop who killed Sarah Everard, reports said. The officers, Jonathon Cobban, 35, William Neville, 34, and Joel Borders, 45, have denied the charges. The ‘racist,…
A London optometrist has apologised to a schoolboy’s family for her ‘grave errors’ in record keeping which ultimately led to the death of the child, a media report has said. Honey Rose, 40, said sorry to Vinnie Barker’s family ‘for her failings’ during an eye examination in Ipswich in February…
Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak has pledged that he would double the number of foreign criminals deported each year if he becomes prime minister, even as the former chancellor admitted that he is trailing Truss in the leadership race, media reports said. Under his proposed ‘three strikes and you’re out’…
An economic offender who ran one of the UK’s largest money laundering nexus and smuggled £104 million to Dubai has been jailed. Abdulla Mohammad Ali Bin Beyat Alfalasi pleaded guilty to money laundering and Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday sentenced him to nine years and seven months of imprisonment. The…
If you’re planning a walk in the countryside any time soon, you need to be aware of Lyme disease. This is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks, says the NHS. Those who live or spend time in forested areas known for transmission of the…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 writer and director James Gunn has commented on Harry Styles’ Starfox appearing in the upcoming film. Gunn at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 was asked about rumours surrounding a possible appearance from Styles in Guardians 3. Responding to the question, he said, “Nope! I am…
SIXTEEN faith-based groups working with the most vulnerable people in local communities will receive a boost to support their work through the government’s £1.3 million Faith New Deal pilot scheme. The groups, which include Christian, Jewish and interfaith organisations, will work in partnership with councils, schools, police, health providers and…
A report featured in WaterAid back in 2018 states that there are around 2 billion women of menstruating age around the world, and among these women, around 288 million are on their periods (on any one day). Also, menstruating women generally spend 52 days a year on their period, amounting…
