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Your Rights At Work During A UK Heatwave

Every summer, the same debate returns to workplaces across Britain. “It’s too hot to work.” Whether you are stuck in an office with no air conditioning, working in a warehouse, travelling on packed public transport or standing outside in direct sunlight, UK heatwaves can quickly make working conditions uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe. But what are your actual rights at work during extreme heat? The answer is slightly more complicated than many people realise. Is There A Legal Maximum Workplace Temperature? […]

todayJune 24, 2026 10

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News 24/06/26

A Catholic bishop has been charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 16. Staffordshire Police confirmed 70 year-old David Oakley, the Bishop of Northampton, was arrested in September last year. The Diocese of Northampton stated the charges followed an investigation into non-recent safeguarding allegations, but they cannot comment further on an active legal process. Shop workers filming without consent is an increasing problem, according to the retail union Usdaw. This follows a sales assistant appearing […]

todayJune 24, 2026 11

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The Art Of Not Caring What People Think

At some point in life, many people experience a quiet shift. You stop worrying quite so much about what everyone else thinks. Not completely, of course. We all care to some extent. But compared to our younger years, the opinions of strangers, neighbours, work colleagues and random people on social media start to matter a lot less. And honestly, it can be incredibly freeing. We Spend Years Trying To Fit In When we are younger, fitting in often feels hugely […]

todayJune 23, 2026 12

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News 23/06/26

Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham for talks on Tuesday to ensure an orderly transition of power after announcing he is standing down as prime minister. It is the first time they have met since Burnham won last week's Makerfield by election. Sir Keir has authorised access talks with civil servants for prospective leadership candidates. Burnham remains the only candidate to emerge so far. Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine after strikes on infrastructure led […]

todayJune 23, 2026 4

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The Rise Of Solo Days Out

For years, the idea of a “day out” usually meant doing something with other people. Family trips. Meeting friends. Going somewhere as a couple. But quietly, something has changed. More and more people are discovering the joy of solo days out and realising that spending time alone can actually be one of life’s simplest pleasures. What once felt unusual is now becoming completely normal. Doing Things Alone Is No Longer Seen As Strange There was a time when sitting alone […]

todayJune 22, 2026 9

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News 22/06/26

A thirty-six year old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder aggravated by a terrorist connection after a series of attacks in Edinburgh. Lewis Hawkes appeared at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a private hearing on Monday but did not enter a plea. Hawkes also faces multiple other charges carrying the same terrorist aggravation, following investigations by the Crown Office. Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday […]

todayJune 22, 2026 9

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The History Of Father’s Day And How It’s Celebrated Today

Every year, families across the UK and around the world take time to celebrate dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures on Father’s Day. For some families it means cards, gifts and a big Sunday lunch. For others it is simply about spending time together. But where did Father’s Day actually come from? The history of Father’s Day is surprisingly interesting and stretches back more than a century. The Origins Of Father’s Day The modern version of Father’s Day is widely […]

todayJune 21, 2026 5

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News 21/06/26

Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard. The 44 year old has been given the final spot in the women's main draw. Williams has played two doubles matches since making her competitive return after a four-year absence. She has won the singles title seven times but remains one short of Margaret Court's record of twenty-four Grand Slam wins. A 15 year old girl and two boys, aged 14 […]

todayJune 21, 2026 9

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TV Families We’d Move In With

Some television families felt so warm, welcoming and entertaining that viewers secretly wished they could move in. Not permanently, perhaps. But definitely long enough for a Sunday roast, a cup of tea or a front-row seat to the family chaos. The best TV families made us laugh, comforted us after long days and often reminded us of people we knew in real life. Here are some of the TV families many of us would happily move in with. The Royles […]

todayJune 20, 2026 13

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