Personal letters boost university hopes in deprived areas
A powerful campaign using handwritten letters from graduates is transforming attitudes towards higher education in disadvantaged communities across England, with remarkable results.
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Sally Gunnell's 5-Minute Daily Mobility Trick
Olympic champion Sally Gunnell reveals her daily mobility routine that fights stiffness and boosts energy, proving you're never too old to move well.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.
Quadrobics: The Animal-Inspired Fitness Trend Sweeping the UK
Quadrobics, a new workout trend involving moving on all fours, is gaining traction. We explore its fitness benefits, from core strength to improved mobility, and ask if you should try it.
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.
Top UK Universities Investigated for 'Social Engineering'
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
EU Enforces Strict Brexit Food Import Rules on UK
Post-Brexit trade tensions escalate as the EU confirms UK food imports will be subject to full third-country checks, rejecting British pleas for a youth mobility concession. Discover how this impacts prices, supply chains, and the future of UK-EU relation
Government's 'Empty Rhetoric' on Social Mobility Exposed
A damning report by the Sutton Trust reveals progress on widening Oxbridge access for state school pupils has flatlined, accusing ministers of failing to match words with action.
Flying Cars Crash in Horrific Mid-Air Collision
Exclusive footage reveals terrifying mid-air collision between two futuristic 'flying cars' during test flight in China, raising major concerns about autonomous air vehicle regulations.
CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off
Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi
Pensioners with health conditions could claim £407 weekly
Exclusive: Older Brits with arthritis, hearing loss or mobility issues could be eligible for a significant weekly boost to their State Pension through Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify.
Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
Design Visionary Marcus Willcocks Dies, Transformed Urban Safety
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
Mobility Scooter Drug Smuggler Jailed for £1M Cocaine Plot
A cunning drug smuggler who brazenly pretended to be disabled to import nearly £1 million worth of cocaine concealed inside his mobility scooter has been jailed for over eight years at Isleworth Crown Court.
Arthritis sufferers could claim £407 monthly benefits
Thousands of pensioners with arthritis may be missing out on vital financial support. Discover how to claim PIP and Attendance Allowance benefits worth up to £407 per month.
Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling
A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.
Personal Trainer Secrets for Staying Strong After 60
New research reveals how over-60s are defying age with tailored strength training. Discover the essential exercises recommended by top personal trainers to boost mobility, prevent falls, and maintain independence.
Queen's failing health forced her to miss two key events
A poignant new biography reveals the late Queen Elizabeth II was forced to miss two pivotal events in her Platinum Jubilee year due to severe mobility issues, offering a heartbreaking glimpse into her private struggle.
Over 80s Face New Test for Blue Badge Parking Permits
Major shake-up to the Blue Badge scheme means thousands of elderly drivers must now undergo assessments to prove eligibility, sparking fury among campaigners.
Motability Scheme Payment Increase Confirmed for April 2024
Exclusive: Major Motability Scheme update confirmed for April 2024. Hundreds of thousands of disabled claimants to receive significant payment boost as DWP rates rise. Full details on eligibility and new payment amounts.
Miriam Margolyes' heartbreaking health update: 'I'm deteriorating'
Beloved Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes, 83, gives a candid and heartbreaking health update, expressing fears about her deteriorating condition and mobility struggles in a new documentary.
Motability Scheme Expands: New Eligibility for Thousands
Major eligibility expansion for the Motability Scheme means thousands with hidden disabilities can now lease a brand-new car, scooter, or wheelchair using their mobility allowance.
EU Proposes Youth Mobility Scheme to Reverse Brexit Travel Barriers
The European Commission proposes a new post-Brexit deal to restore freedom of movement for young Britons and Europeans aged 18-30, overcoming visa hurdles for work and study.
British expats flock to Ireland in post-Brexit surge
Exclusive figures show a dramatic rise in the number of British citizens moving to Ireland since Brexit, with many citing easier EU mobility and career opportunities as key drivers.
Financial barriers block poorer students from key GCSEs
Shocking research exposes how financial pressures prevent disadvantaged pupils from choosing essential GCSEs like triple science and modern languages, widening the education gap.
Reform UK Demands Halt to EU Youth Mobility Talks
Reform UK, led by Richard Tice, calls on PM Rishi Sunak to abandon post-Brexit youth mobility scheme negotiations with the EU, branding it a 'backdoor to free movement' and a betrayal of Brexit voters.
Reform Voters Back EU Youth Mobility Deal, Defying Farage
A new poll by More in Common reveals a significant shift in the Reform UK electorate, with a majority now supporting a youth mobility deal with the EU, challenging Nigel Farage's hardline Brexit stance.
NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy
A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.
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