Kemi Badenoch calls for national inquiry into ‘rape gangs’
PA Media Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a full national public inquiry into the UK’s “rape gangs scandal”. It comes after Home Office minister Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council’s request for a government-led inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation – saying the council should lead it instead. Her decision, taken in October, was […]
Premiership Women’s Rugby: Abbie Ward wants Red Roses to emulate Lionesses in 2025
Bristol Bears lock Abbie Ward is full of optimism for 2025 and hopes England can create a legacy by winning the World Cup on home soil. Success on the European stage is becoming a common trend, with England winning the last six editions of the Six Nations, however, transferring that onto the world stage has […]
Winkleman: ‘New twists have turned The Traitors on its head’
This article includes some discussion of the first episode of The Traitors, including format changes, but does not contain major spoilers such as who the new traitors are or who gets murdered or banished. BBC/Studio Lambert Winkleman says she is “completely terrified” about how the new series will be received The Traitors has returned to […]
Ipswich Romanian community plan education festival
Jon Wright/BBC Romeo Mustata founded the Ipswich Romanian Community A Romanian community group is planning an education festival, as part of its plans for 2025. Ipswich Romanian Community (IRC) was founded by Romeo Mustata, who has developed projects including a film festival and partnerships to tackle anti-social behaviour. He said: “We believe that education should […]
Women’s Super League 2019-20 predictions: BBC pundits pick top four
BBC commentator Vicki Sparks: Champions: “After a seven-year wait for the title, the most decorated club in English women’s football are back with a bang – and I expect them to stay there. Arsenal’s attacking play is sublime, and Montemurro seems to know just how to get the best out of a very talented squad. […]
Oasis, Charli XCX, Tom Cruise and a giant spider: 2025’s cultural highlights
BBC Whether you want to know about some of the coming year’s biggest gigs and festivals, or which books, films and TV shows are coming out, there should be something here for everyone. You can also discover 2025’s key fashion trends, plus which theatre is reimagining Wayne and Coleen Rooney as mythical heroes – and […]
Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians on list
Getty Images Former England football manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry have both been knighted in a New Year Honours list that also recognises the stars of the Olympic Games. 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson, who receives an MBE, is one of several medallists to be honoured following the summer games in Paris. Mayor of […]
RAF Scampton, Red Arrows and Donna Nook
BBC The year started with stormy weather that caused flooding for many Lincolnshire residents From animal mishaps to Christmas tree catastrophes, 2024 has treated Lincolnshire residents to many memorable moments. The region became an election battleground over the summer with visits from high-profile politicians, while its sporting heroes celebrated Olympic success. The region became the […]
Maryport’s The Centre ‘gave me the confidence to become nurse’
BBC Rebecca Woods said being involved with The Centre gave her the confidence to pursue her career in mental health It is often said that communities are not what they used to be. But there is a centre in Maryport, Cumbria, that has proved people still very much want to feel part of something. The […]
Christmas is not a day off, says family carer from Cambridgeshire
Jordan Till Jordan’s mum, Vivian, has had major surgeries and life-threatening illnesses, so needs round-the-clock care A woman who cares for two family members has said “Christmas is not a day off” for people in her position. Jordan Till, 27, from Cambridgeshire, has been the sole carer of her mother since she was about four […]