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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
People in England needing immediate care for mental health problems will be able to access specialist walk-in hubs close to home, the government promises. Ministers plan to create nearly two hundred community mental health centres and mental health A&Es by 2029. Dozens will open in high street locations like banks and libraries. Currently, one in five people struggles with mental health, leaving thousands turning up at A&E. A letter released […]
If you've ever stood in a queue, waited for a train or met someone you haven't seen for a while, there's a good chance the conversation began with exactly the same topic. "The weather's changed, hasn't it?" Talking about the weather has become one of Britain's favourite pastimes. We know it's predictable, we know everyone does it... and yet we keep coming back to it. But why? Because our weather […]
A major search operation is under way off the East Yorkshire coast for a thirteen year old boy who got into difficulty while swimming. Emergency services were called to Hornsea at six in the evening. HM Coastguard, Humberside Police, and crews from Hornsea Inshore Rescue and the RNLI are searching the area alongside specialist search advisors, drone pilots, and marine officers. Police Scotland have received reports of several athletes unaccounted […]
No matter how much we love our homes, there are always a few jobs we'd happily hand over to someone else. Some chores are satisfying. There's something quite rewarding about a freshly cut lawn or a spotless kitchen. But then there are the jobs that somehow manage to stay at the bottom of the to-do list week after week. Here are some of the household tasks that few people genuinely […]
The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty, has accused Andy Burnham of betrayal after learning two of her husband's killers remain eligible for early release. Lissie Harper spoke following the government's announcement that rapists, sex offenders, and groomers will be excluded from the early prison release scheme, with initial releases delayed until October. The Prime Minister warned excluding more offenders risks collapsing the […]
It's Friday afternoon. You finish work, shut down the computer or lock the door behind you and think, "I've got the whole weekend ahead." Then, seemingly moments later, it's Sunday evening and you're wondering where those two days disappeared to. It's a feeling almost everyone can relate to. But why do weekends always seem to fly by? We spend Friday recovering By the time Friday arrives, many of us are […]
Three people were taken to hospital following a fire and crush at a festival entrance in North London. Organisers of Ghana Party in the Park at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet said the event was stopped after a major incident on Saturday evening. The Metropolitan Police said a fire near the gates caused them to close, leading to a crowd buildup and a surge when they reopened. Police are appealing […]
August is often seen as the grand finale of the British summer. The school holidays are in full swing, gardens are at their colourful best and, if we're lucky, the sunshine sticks around for a few more weeks. It's a month that has long been associated with family days out, community events and making the most of the longer days before autumn starts to appear on the horizon. Whether you're […]
Analysts suggest Russia's high military command is likely lying to the Kremlin about the extent of Moscow's gains in Ukraine. The US-based Institute for the Study of War says Vladimir Putin's commanders are using various informational tools to exaggerate their advances. Meanwhile, an explosion at a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow was caused by an improvised explosive device, according to Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee. The state agency confirmed three […]
Technology has transformed almost every part of our lives. We can shop, bank, book holidays, watch films and catch up with friends without leaving the sofa. It's fast, convenient and available around the clock. But despite living in an increasingly digital world, there are still plenty of things many of us would rather do the old-fashioned way. Sometimes, offline is simply better. Browsing in a bookshop Buying books online is […]
