Mother of Air India crash victim ‘heartbroken’ after remains wrongly identified
Among the British victims were Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, 39, and his husband Jamie, 45, who had been returning to Britain after celebrating their wedding anniversary in India. Mr Greenlaw-Meek’s mother, Amanda Donaghey, told The Sunday Times she flew to India after the crash in order to find her son’s remains, providing a DNA sample at Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital to assist the identification process. Following a match on June 20 last year, she returned to the UK with Mr Greenlaw-Meek’s coffin. Their son Miten Patel told The Sunday Times: “There may have been a mistake done. “But for religious reasons we need to make sure my mother is my mother and not somebody else’s remains.
Source:The Times
July 28, 2025 00:46 UTC
Art of Wellbeing workshops coming to towns across Cumbria
The Art of Wellbeing project, led by the Cumberland Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) in partnership with Rosehill Theatre, will offer a series of free art workshops across the region. The workshops will encourage participants to explore themes of health, wellbeing and community. The workshops aim to highlight how art can support both individual and collective wellbeing and how creativity can inform health research. The project will culminate in a public exhibition at Rosehill Theatre, featuring the community-made puppets and the radio play. A spokesperson for Rosehill Theatre said: "Community wellbeing through creativity and connectivity is a major part of our theory of change and underpins our entire modus operandi.
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July 28, 2025 00:08 UTC
Edinburgh University apologises for historic links to racist theories
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July 27, 2025 22:03 UTC
Preliminary E.U. Trade Deal Reached After Months of Tense Talks
The European Union and the United States agreed on Sunday to a broad-brush trade deal that sets a 15 percent tariff on most E.U. “We made it,” Mr. Trump said. Pharmaceuticals are Europe’s most important export to the United States, and those pending tariffs had become an obstacle to resolving the trade talks. Like many preliminary agreements Mr. Trump has announced, this one had few details. But it is higher than the 10 percent tax that Europeans had been angling for, and that Mr. Trump applied to British goods.
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July 27, 2025 21:41 UTC
Nurses set to reject pay offer as further strike action looms
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July 27, 2025 21:30 UTC
The football wasn’t flawless but for true grit you can’t fault us
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July 27, 2025 20:56 UTC
Explained: What are new porn rules in UK and that have led to 500%-plus jump in VPN
What do the new rules requireVPN usage skyrocketsPrivacy concerns and industry pushbackUK has rolled out its strictest age verification laws for online pornography in the world. However, the new age restriction law has led to a sharp rise in VPN usage as users seek to bypass the new restrictions. As reported by The Independent, UK has witnessed 500% increase in searches related to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). As per the new law any website offering adult content to UK users must implement “highly effective” age checks to verify that visitors are over 18. VPNs allow users to mask their location, making it appear as though they’re accessing the internet from countries without such restrictions.
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July 27, 2025 14:33 UTC
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway named amongst top heritage railways
The railway is popular with tourists and locals alike as they take the seven-mile journey from Ravenglass - the only coastal village in the UNESCO World Heritage site - across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops to its final destination, Dalegarth for Boot station. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is toasting a special 150th anniversary in 2025, having opened commercially in May 1875. The Times said: “This narrow-gauge railway rattles up from the Cumbrian coast seven miles inland into the Lake District, from Ravenglass to Dalegarth for Boot“The latter is in Eskdale, with Scafell Pike a challenge to climbers on the horizon and Hardknott Pass a challenge to drivers to the east. “La’al Ratty (“little railway” in local dialect) stops short of tackling either climb, but despite its toy-train appearance it’s not afraid of hard graft. “The route was originally built to transport iron ore and declared open to public use back in 1876.
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July 27, 2025 13:45 UTC
England vs Spain Euro 2025 final — as it happened
Playing for this England team is just unbelievable.”On how she knew it was going to happen: “I don’t know. Clinton on for StanwayGrace Clinton will help England see out the final five minutes as she replaces Georgia Stanway (Hamzah Khalique-Loonat writes). KRISTIAN SKEIE/UEFA/GETTY IMAGESSpain have the edgeA shot-less first period of extra time for England (Hamzah Khalique-Loonat writes). Paralluelo poses a different threat for SpainSalma Paralluelo is a very different type of forward to Esther González (Hamzah Khalique-Loonat writes). England face Spain in Euro 2025 finalHello and welcome to our coverage of England v Spain in the Euro 2025 final.
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July 27, 2025 13:26 UTC
Is it safe to travel to Greece? Tourist advice amid wildfires
Is it safe to travel to Greece? As of July 27, the UK Foreign Office has not issued any "do not travel" notices for Greece. Greece experiences wildfires every year, but they are becoming more intense and frequent. If you’re set to head out to Greece on holiday, then it’s best to check with your tour operator or airline. “For tourists concerned about travel disruptions due to wildfires, it’s essential to understand the options available in terms of insurance and refunds," Travel and Tour World states.
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July 27, 2025 13:13 UTC
Bend It Like Beckham sequel in the works, director says
Directed by Gurinder Chadha, it is credited with inspiring a generation of women to take up football. Chadha teased the sequel in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday (July 26), where England are set to take on Spain in the final of the Women's Euros on Sunday (July 27). A sequel to ‘BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM’ is in the works. Chadha said she was still unsure what form the sequel might take, but suggested it could either be another film or a television series. The original cast members “are aware that a sequel is being developed, but they obviously want to see a script before they commit".
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July 27, 2025 12:10 UTC
The little-known North West beach that’s one of the UK’s best
The little-known North West beach that’s one of the UK’s bestOne reviewer described it as a 'hidden gem'Silecroft Beach, Cumbria (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)A trip to the beach is an absolute must during the summer. In fact one of the best beaches in the UK is found in the North West - but it’s a spot which remains off the beaten track. The vast beach is dog-friendly all year round (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)The beach is a popular spot with horse riders and you may spot a few galloping through the waves. Join our Manc Life WhatsApp group HERESeveral visitors have praised the beach on Tripadvisor, with several describing it as “fabulous”. Fabulous beach and fabulous beach cafe!
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July 27, 2025 11:50 UTC
Britain's Got Talent judge Bruno Tonioli quits after 2 years
Bruno Tonioli, who was formerly a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has stepped away from the role on BGT due to other filming commitments. Rapper KSI, who featured as a guest judge on this year’s series, is in talks to become Bruno's permanent replacement, according to The Sun. A show insider told The Sun: “Bruno has officially quit Britain’s Got Talent and they are hoping that KSI will replace him. "He absolutely loved being on the panel with Simon, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden but Bruno just can’t juggle his schedule with filming. Earlier this week, rumours had circulated about Bruno quitting the show as a source said: "The filming schedule in 2024 meant that Bruno could get away with not being present for filming one week of auditions."
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July 27, 2025 09:02 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'Gaza suffering must stop, PM to tell Trump', and Euros 'Pride and Prejudice'
The Sunday Times, external reports that Sir Keir Starmer will personally urge Donald Trump to resume Gaza ceasefire talks when he meets him at his golf course in Scotland on Monday. The Sunday Telegraph, external says the prime minister risks clashing with the US president by pressing for a return to negotiations about a ceasefire in Gaza. The Sunday Mirror , externalencourages the players, saying 'You've got this' - while The Sunday Telegraph has a banner with the message 'Come on Lionesses'. The paper says Sir Jim's deputy, David Probert, has also expressed concern about strikes by resident doctors - admitting they could continue until Christmas - "or maybe beyond". The front page of The Sunday Express, external reports on faith leaders hailing a 'spiritual U-turn' among 16 to 24 year olds - as figures show a steep rise in Church attendance by young adults.
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July 27, 2025 09:01 UTC
Hove woman remembers playing football for England in 1972
Julia Brunton played for England in 1972, becoming part of the first officially affiliated team to play for their country after a 50-year ban on women's football was lifted the year before. Now Julia, who lives in Hove, East Sussex, says seeing the game grow in England with the success of the Lionesses has shone a light on the changes from just half a century ago. I just loved playing football, but now they can do it as a living which is something we would never have even thought of." In total, Julia played four times for England, scoring once. Shortly after, Julia moved to Brighton to get married, and played for the Brighton and Hove Supporters Club, Brighton GPO and C&C Sports – all precursors to the official Brighton & Hove Albion women's team.
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July 27, 2025 08:51 UTC