5 d. ago Mears Foundation grant help transforms North Lanarkshire school playground

The playground at Christ The King Primary and Nursery School in Holytown has been transformed, thanks to a £5,000 grant from the Mears Foundation and hands-on support from parent volunteers and Mears Group colleagues who volunteered their time and expertise.

Politics

7 d. ago Delta passenger’s viral video ignites debate over how parents should handle screaming babies on planes

Passenger suggested parents walk their crying baby ‘up and down’ the aisle

Politics

1 week ago Philadelphia public art project highlights how immigrants make US cities better

The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoricDozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection wrapped around the building’s exterior. Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities.One film profiled an Afghan immigrant named Rezwan and followed him as he shopped at a halal Middle Eastern food market. His words were displayed on the screen: “I had a lot of mixed feelings but I had no other option than to leave Afghanistan. I was thinking about my parents who stayed behind, and on the other hand, I was happy that my kids would get to live the life they deserve. At least t...

Events

1 week ago ‘A vehicle for love’: the public art project highlighting immigrants’ contributions to US cities

The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoricDozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection wrapped around the building’s exterior. Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities.One film profiled an Afghan immigrant named Rezwan Natiq and followed him as he shopped at a halal Middle Eastern food market. His words were displayed on the screen: “I had a lot of mixed feelings but I had no other option than to leave Afghanistan. I was thinking about my parents who stayed behind, and on the other hand, I was happy that my kids would get to live the life they deserve. At l...

Events

2 w. ago Fred and Rose West’s daughter 'played dress up in victim’s clothes'

Fred and Rose West's daughter Mae, has spoken out about the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her parents, including how she was forced to play dress-up in their victims' clothes

Events

2 w. ago New Royal Mail owner appoints former minister Greg Hands as adviser

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s business EP Group, which bought the Royal Mail’s parent firm, appointed Mr Hands on Monday.

Politics

3 w. ago HMRC confirms exact date huge change to income tax will start and what it means

From April next year, taxpayers earning over £50,000 from self-employment or property income will need to comply with new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules

Economics

3 w. ago HMRC confirms exactly when parents will be handed £104 early payment

If you’re expecting a Child Benefit payment on the upcoming May bank holiday, then you should receive the money this Friday (May 23) instead

Economics