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BBC faces criticism after dropping the Christian terms BC and AD from teaching materials for seven- to 11-year-olds  BBC Teach’s ‘substitution’ of the terms can be seen in eight animated videos Critics say the decision is an attempt to undermine traditional values The BBC faced criticism last night for dropping the Christian terms BC and AD […]

Shock as four LA Sheriff’s Department employees die of suicide in less than 24 hours as colleagues say they are ‘beyond saddened by the deaths’ If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255  The deaths of four current and former LA Sheriff’s Department […]

Jersey could soon allow assisted dying for residents only amid concerns the island could become a suicide destination Jersey residents may soon be allowed to choose to legally end their own lives It comes after the Isle of Mann passed assisted dying legislation for its residents READ MORE: Three out of four Scots in favour of […]

FURIOUS residents have complained that they could be branded criminals just for walking their dogs as they can't use parks without being fined. Disgruntled locals in Hove, East Sussex, blasted their council as “draconian” after it was revealed they could get a criminal record if caught walking their pets in a prestigious public gardens. Brunswick […]

EVERY year in Britain, people unite across the country to remember those who have fought and died at war. When honouring those who have lost their lives in battle, the commemorative phrase ‘’Lest We Forget’’ is commonly used and heard – but what does it mean and where does it come from? Here’s everything you […]

Bitter row brews as beer magazine with nude Cerne Abbas giant logo attracts complaints about its laddish appearance Camra’s chief Tom Stainer called on The Giant Dongle to change its name  He said: ‘Things that were acceptable years ago may not be appropriate now’  It comes after a cheese company was accused of ‘defacing’ the […]

IT was meant to be a fun day soaking up the last of the summer rays in the back garden. But moments after stepping off her trampoline in her back garden, six-year-old Deborah Dzvene’s life was changed forever. Her big brother’s pet dog attacked her face so savagely that dad Crispen had to prise its […]

SUELLA Braverman and her husband Rael married in the House of Commons five years ago – after meeting through a love of politics. The former Home Secretary, 43, then held a celebration at a Holiday Inn hotel in her constituency of Fareham, Hampshire. More than 100 residents – including family, friends and local councillors – […]

The long neck of the law! Police enjoy a real-life Hot Fuzz moment as they rescue runaway swan Two police officers grin as they have their very own Hot Fuzz moment – capturing a runaway swan. One officer from Hampshire Constabulary can be seen smiling as she holds the large bird after retrieving it. The […]

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s forced to apologise to vegans over jokey Christmas card showing chilly farmyard swines mistakenly being excited about becoming pigs in blankets Vegans have vowed to boycott Sainsbury’s over ‘offensive’ Christmas cards One card featured pigs waiting the delivery of blankets to keep them warm  Furious animal lovers have blasted Sainsbury’s over their […]