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Parking wardens get army training to handle public abuse

Parking wardens across the UK are being sent on a new 'boot camp' training programme, inspired by military techniques, to help them handle rising levels of public abuse and aggression. The initiative aims to improve resilience and de-escalate tense situat

Ballerina's fight for life after drunk driving tragedy

A promising young ballet dancer recounts the horrific night a drunk driver killed her three friends, the gruelling battle to recover, and her courageous journey to reclaim her life and career against all odds.

London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

Music Theatre Wales thrives despite 100% funding cuts

Despite devastating 100% arts council funding cuts, Music Theatre Wales continues to thrive through artistic innovation and digital adaptation. Discover how this pioneering opera company is rewriting the rules of survival in UK's challenging cultural land

Bournemouth's 'God' Discovered Working at Local Car Wash

A remarkable story unfolds in Bournemouth as an Albanian man, revered as a divine figure by his community for his wisdom and generosity, is discovered working a humble job. This exclusive report explores faith, migration, and the search for solace.

Surviving Four Redundancies: A Resilience Story

Exclusive interview: One professional's powerful story of overcoming four consecutive redundancies. Discover the unconventional coping strategies that rebuilt her career and mental wellbeing, turning shock into strength.

FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.

UK Launches Wartime Civilian Training Programme

Exclusive: The UK Ministry of Defence is rolling out a groundbreaking national defence training programme, 'Preparing Britain', teaching civilians essential survival skills for potential future conflicts, marking the first initiative of its kind since the

UK Plans Civilian Army: 1.2 Million to Get Wartime Training

The British government is launching a massive 'preparedness revolution', with plans to train 1.2 million civilians in essential defence and civil support roles. This marks the UK's largest mobilisation effort since the Cold War.

Inside Ukraine's underground school teaching during bombs

An extraordinary look inside a Kharkiv underground school where lessons continue in subway stations as Russian missiles rain down above. A powerful story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukrainian education during wartime.

Happy Sympathy: The Antidote To Global Pain

Explore the powerful cultural shift towards 'Happy Sympathy' – a revolutionary approach to global empathy that balances compassion with joy, offering a new way to heal our collective trauma without being consumed by the world's suffering.

Kyiv Under Mass Air Attack: Residents Show Defiance

The Ukrainian capital endures another devastating mass air attack as Russia intensifies its campaign against energy infrastructure. Citizens display remarkable resilience amidst the destruction.

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