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An emergency law to keep the system deciding the future of mental health patients in Wales running will go before the Senedd next week. A leading charity said it was “deeply concerning” that emergency legislation was needed for the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales, which assesses the cases of …

A woman has said retraining a racehorse helped her to “overcome the difficult times” of mental health challenges, with the “best friends” forging a bond that had saved her life. Claire Howie, 39, bought 12-year-old Skeaping in 2021 after he retired from a racing career which saw him gain five …

Steve Knibbs,West of Englandand Matty Edwards,West of England BBC Dawn French stars alongside Mark Heap in the new sitcom Can You Keep a Secret? Dawn French has said she can keep a secret as she launched her new sitcom about an “oddball family” who commit fraud. The new BBC sitcom …

Charlie BucklandBBC Wales BBC/PA Fiona, 62, from Swansea, has been accused of coming across as “less perceptive” than she actually is Spoiler warning: This article contains details of the first three episodes of the new series of The Traitors. The turn of the New Year came with a new series …

Leroy Rosenior, Liam’s father, played for the likes of Fulham, West Ham and Queens Park Rangers, and his managerial career peaked with a five-month stint at then- League One side Brentford in 2006. In 2019 he was awarded an MBE in the 2019 New Year Honours for his services to …

Fujitsu’s European boss has denied that the company is “a parasite on the British state” after MPs challenged it over its position on Post Office scandal compensation. The confrontation came during a parliamentary committee session examining the “continued search for justice and accountability” for victims. The government has set aside …

At least 29 people have been killed during the last 10 days of protests across Iran, a human rights group has said. The foreign-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that two of those confirmed killed as of Monday night were affiliated with security forces. Iranian authorities have not …

In a rare media appearance, for the in-house Inside Carrington podcast at the beginning of November, Wilcox explained how he deals with the intense stress and pressure of his job. “My wife will know when I am bogged down with frustration,” he explained. “When I re-energise, I do it on …

[ Axial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domain Irene Blair was expected to have another six to eight months to live in June, after her pancreatic cancer rapidly advanced to stage 4 less than a year after her initial diagnosis. A new …

The Pentagon says it is taking steps to demote Democratic Senator and former Navy Captain Mark Kelly, with a reduction in pension, over a video the department described as “seditious”. “Senator Mark Kelly – and five other members of Congress – released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly …

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was sacked by the club on Monday – with former midfielder Darren Fletcher taking charge of the team’s next game until a caretaker boss is appointed. Fletcher is the club’s 11th manager or head coach – permanent or otherwise – since former boss Sir …

A 21-year-old who became a blacksmith a year and a half ago has said he is “proud” to be part of the profession. Jay Cardall joined Mather of Tibshelf, a blacksmiths based in Derbyshire, in April 2024, after completing a qualification in joinery. The business – based in a smithy …

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Two prominent student activists in India have been denied bail after being held in prison for more than five years without trial. India’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who were arrested after the 2020 Delhi riots. Police accused them of conspiracy to incite …

Two prominent student activists in India have been denied bail after being held in prison for more than five years without trial. India’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who were arrested after the 2020 Delhi riots. Police accused them of conspiracy to incite …

Gilchrist, a former wicketkeeper, said Martyn’s condition was “so positive” that medical staff were hopeful he may move out of the intensive care unit, which showed “what a great recovery it’s been and how quickly it has flipped around”. Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the …

Driven to avenge their loss to Glen two years ago, St Brigid’s have no shortage of proven inter-county pedigree in their ranks. Former All-Star nominee Brian Stack is one of the game’s finest man-markers and has captained Roscommon in the past three seasons, while Ben O’Carroll carries a significant threat …

The charity Brigitte Bardot established has issued a warning about “scam” merchandise purporting to fund its work following the French actress’s death. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said it was aware of “crude fabrications” being advertised online alongside claims the proceeds will go to the animal welfare charity. It threatened to …

An award-winning town crier nicknamed “gobby bird” by her fellow criers has retired after 22 years. Maths teacher Elizabeth Anderson-Watson, 51, said she had been well-suited to the role because “I’ve been very loud all my life”. However Elizabeth is leaving her post in the Lancashire town of Barnoldswick to …

BBC Hilary Fleming will mark five years of her hat-based fundraiser on 8 January A woman has worn a different hat every day for the last five years to raise money for charity. Hilary Fleming, from Wroughton near Swindon, has raised £5,000 for the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance with …