58 m. ago ‘She was like a deer in headlights’: how unskilled radical birthkeepers took hold in Canada

In holistic communities and midwifery deserts, women are turning to the Free Birth Society for information and unlicensed providersWhen the holistic practitioner Emma Cardinal, 32, became pregnant in May 2023, she planned to have a home birth with midwives. Cardinal lives in a town in British Columbia with strong counter-cultural roots. “The community that I live in, home birth is something a lot of women prioritise,” she explains.Then Cardinal stumbled across a podcast from the Free Birth Society (FBS). One episode in particular, she says, made an impact: “Unpacking Ultrasound With Yolande Clark.” In it, the Canadian ex-doula Yolande Norris-Clark falsely links ultrasounds to autism and ADHD and states that “ultrasound damages and modifies and destroys cells”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Plans for more than 50 new council homes to be built in Welsh village

There are proposals for 51 new council homes at Clive Road in St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan

Politics

23 h. ago Red tape cut to speed up rollout of public EV chargers across England

New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and moves to cut costs for drivers

Politics

26 h. ago Biggest reform for 60 years raises prospect of single police force for Wales

The UK home secretary is reportedly planning changes to the number of forces across the UK

Events

32 h. ago London's juiciest celebrity home moves and planning feuds of 2025

The stars’ year in property — from Liam Gallagher’s shiny new pad to Eric Clapton’s swimming pool woes

Politics

41 h. ago Small plane crashes into New Hampshire house and lands on front porch

A small plane crashed into a home in Nashua, New Hampshire on Wednesday afternoon.

Events

49 h. ago Pep Guardiola's Manchester restaurant announces sudden closure as staff say 'challenging' trading conditions and increased costs are to blame

Catalan-focused dining spot Tast was opened in 2018 following investment from Pep Guardiola, Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano and former director of football Txiki Begiristain.

Politics

51 h. ago All new homes must be built with 'swift bricks' to protect endangered birds under Labour's planning changes

The requirement was included in the Government's proposed overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on Tuesday.

Politics

52 h. ago 'They've disregarded legitimate concerns about the scale of housebuilding’

There are huge plans to build new homes in Stockport and neighbouring Cheshire.

Politics

56 h. ago A moment that changed me: a pigeon fell out of the sky – and she led me to a secret underground rescue network

I had no idea what to do with the injured bird I named Belinda. But suddenly 3,000 Mancunians were happy to help, giving me a whole new appreciation of my home townThe plane pushed through wall after wall of sleet on its descent into Manchester. I’d had a sinking feeling during the flight that only deepened as I shuffled through the terminal. I resented having to be back in the city where I had grown up, after living on the other side of the world for what had felt like a lifetime.After a few days, I headed out to get a haircut. My mind was miles away, back across an ocean, when I heard something hit the pavement. I looked down to see a pigeon on its back, spatchcocked, and twitching. Continue reading...

Events

67 h. ago Residents fume as owner of Michael Jordan’s old Chicago home plans to turn it into a museum

Some residents were fearful of the crowds that the proposed museum might bring to their neighborhood

Politics

69 h. ago Top Manchester restaurant opened by Pep Guardiola announces sudden closure

The Manchester City Manager teamed up with Michelin Star chef Paco Perez to open the venue in 2018

Politics

3 d. ago Worries Welsh town is 'overstretched' as huge housing development looms

Powys County Council's planning committee will consider a proposal for 153 homes in Ystradgynlais on December 18, despite concerns about infrastructure and dozens of objections from residents.

Politics

4 d. ago SNP ministers ditch plan to cut single carriageway speed limit to 50mph

The Tories called the idea ‘ridiculous’ and ‘senseless’

Politics

4 d. ago Greater Manchester weather LIVE: Latest road closures and flood alerts amid Met Office rain warning

A yellow weather warning is in place throughout today

Events

5 d. ago Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women

Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary saysAll police forces in England and Wales will have dedicated rape and sexual offences teams by 2029, the government has said.The plans are being unveiled as the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, prepares to outline a delayed strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) next week. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Plans for 7,000 new homes, school and restaurants in East London approved

Plans for 7,000 new homes, school and restaurants in East London approved  My London

Society

6 d. ago EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy admits 'people keep asking' as she shares baby news

Natalie Cassidy opened up about her home life and whether she plans to have more children or get married to partner Marc Humphreys.

Politics

7 d. ago The historic country stables with planning permission for a 'hamlet' of homes

It's hidden away in Wales' most expensive county and is on the market for £1.8m

Events

7 d. ago Glenn Close, 78, reveals she’s building a replica of family home where she plans to live out final years

The actor says the home is inspired by a cottage her grandparents lived in when she was child

Society