Nicky Campbell tells of abuse by 'sadist' teacher
The BBC broadcaster tells a hearing he suffered violent beatings as a pupil at Edinburgh Academy. Source: BBC News
UN uses new route from Israel to reach north Gaza
Lorries used a gate in the border fence to reach the north, where the UN says famine is looming. Source: BBC News
Post Office scandal victims convictions to be quashed
The new law is expected to clear the majority of victims in England and Wales by the end of July. Source: BBC News
Bus passengers feel 'let down' in parts of England
Bus services vary widely on punctuality and value for money, a major passenger survey suggests. Source: BBC News
'Delays left me feeling justice was taken away'
Sexual crimes take on average twice as long as other crimes to reach end of the justice process. Source: BBC News
Biden and Trump set for election rematch after securing party nominations
Both pass the delegate threshold needed to win the nominations for November’s presidential election. Source: BBC News
NHS England staff to receive paid leave after miscarriages
Kath Abrahams, who runs the baby loss and pregnancy research charity Tommy’s, said: “As the largest employer in the UK, the NHS is sending a powerful signal that staff going through this experience deserve understanding, compassion and the right to grieve – and that support is possible no matter what your workplace looks like.” Source: […]
EuroCup Women: London Lions become first British team to reach a European final
London Lions made history as they became the first British basketball team to reach a European final by beating Umana Reyer Venice at the Copper Box Arena. After edging the first leg in Venice by a point, the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) side won 71-59 to sail into a first EuroCup Women final. They […]
Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (Agg: 4-2): Barca hold off Italians to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Fermin Lopez is the youngest Barcelona player to score in the knockout stages of the Champions League since Ousmane Dembele in 2018 Barcelona have reached the Champions League quarter-finals with an entertaining victory over Napoli. Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo put Barca on their way, but the hosts were made to work hard by the […]
Tory donor’s alleged comments about Diane Abbott were racist, says Downing Street
Mr Hester is reported to have told a meeting at his company’s headquarters: “It’s like trying not to be racist but you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and you’re just like I hate, you just want to hate all black women because she’s there, and I don’t hate all black women at all, but […]