A woman who was homeless by the age of eight, sent abroad into an arranged marriage at twelve, and survived years of domestic abuse is preparing to begin a PhD after rebuilding her life through education and launching a successful care business. Constancia Da Silva,
As young Londoners consider their next steps following A-level and GCSE Results Days, new research shows they are increasingly focused on practical career opportunities, with almost quarter (26%) saying the chance to earn while they learn is a key factor when choosing a career. Against
On Saturday 15 August, adopter Sarah Hopes from Staffordshire, made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Manchester-based children’s charity Adoption Matters. Completing the trek, together with her family and a group of friends and supporters, in just over 8 hours,
Brought together to showcase the best of Northern Irish musical talent while sharing the country’s passion for a new future, Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks are preparing for their debut UK tour this autumn. After wowing audiences across the globe – from the Sydney Opera
Unite members will be holding a demo tomorrow (21 August) to protest against a lack of jobs for NHS trained mental health workers and the wider problem of “workforce waste” in the service. When: Friday 21 August 2026, 12 to 1pm Where: Outside Number 10
Former Home Office Minister Tom Pursglove has branded the Liberal Democrats’ call for the UK to join the EU’s migration and asylum pact “completely naive”, telling GB News that a previous European returns system failed to deliver significant numbers of migrant returns. The Liberal Democrats
The majority of Brits don’t know UK restaurants, pubs and cafes may be serving imported, lower-welfare eggs from hens reared in conditions that have been illegal in British farming for more than a decade. As concerns around the sourcing of imported eggs grow, RSPCA Assured
A leading prostate cancer expert has described the decision to withdraw the right for men over 50 to request a blood test commonly used to look for signs of prostate cancer would “cost lives.” Prof Chris Booth, retired urologist and founder of the men’s health
808 State are pleased to reveal details of their one-off Manchester Homecoming show this December. Taking over New Century Hall for their third annual residency in a row, on Friday 11th December 2026, Graham Massey and co. will present ‘TIMELINES’. A triple-decker electronic spectacle, the
The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) launches BFDG Props For the Future: Digital Design, Making & Sustainable Production Training Programme, a new industry-led initiative generously supported by Amazon MGM Studios. Designed for new entrants, trainees and juniors taking their first steps in props, the programme