Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified'
The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support. Source link
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A ‘weirdly rushed’ appointment – and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
In an email following his sacking, dated 17 September, 2025, Lord Mandelson wrote: “My chief concern is leaving the US and arriving in the UK with the maximum dignity and minimum media intrusion which I think is to the advantage of all concerned, not least because I remain a crown/civil servant and expect to be…
The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women'
Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour. Source link
Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote Source link
F1 Q&A: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari’s starts, rule changes and will McLaren and Red Bull benefit from month-long break?
Amid the debate over the new rules, what is more important, the entertainment spectacle or driver satisfaction? And with changes being considered, what sort of things are likely to be changed? – Kevin and Tim For this answer, I have combined two separate questions that came in. I hope Kevin and Tim don’t mind. F1…
Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia granted seven Iranian football players humanitarian visas to stay in the country, only two have decided to stay. According to human rights activists, those who left feared reprisals from the Iranian Government, but the semi-official Mehr news agency called it a “patriotic decision”. The footballers had originally sought sanctuary after concerns they would…
'Wrestling helps us stand up to boys'
Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling is a regular feature of agricultural shows in Cumbria. Source link
What do the first set of Mandelson files tell us?
The prime minister was warned that Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a “reputational risk” before he was confirmed as US ambassador. Source link
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
Last year, a government-commissioned report looking into the role of employers in health and disability said that fit notes were “often problematic”. The Keep Britain Working review noted GPs often did not have the time, or the occupational health training, to fully assess if someone was able to work or not. Source link
'I imagine they had a healthy sex life early on' – Jones and Grant in Austen-inspired drama
Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in new BBC comedy drama The Other Bennet Sister Source link