BBC Malak’s father was killed in February, before baby Rahma was born Suddenly, Malak stops speaking, leans forward a fraction and kisses the baby sitting on her lap. Her sister Rahma is fair-haired and has blue eyes. There is a 13-year age difference between them. But to Malak – who lost her father in an Israeli attack – the four-month-old …
Read More »‘Barlinnie destroyed me, but it also made me a better person’
Jimmy Boyle saw his opportunity. Reaching over the table, he felt the crack as his fist connected with the governor of Barlinnie Prison’s jaw. Within moments, the guards were on top of him. Boyle’s behaviour behind bars, where he was regularly involved in rioting and attacks on prison guards, earned him the tag of Scotland’s most dangerous man. But his …
Read More »‘My brother may die in jail after a two and a half year sentence’
Roddy Russell Rob (left) and Roddy grew up in Gloucestershire – Rob has been in jail for fifteen years despite his sentence having a two-and-a-half year tariff An RAF veteran says his brother may die in jail, despite his sentence having a tariff of just two-and-a-half years. Roddy Russell has supported his brother Rob since 2009, when he was jailed …
Read More »Food rating lies exposed by BBC secret recording
These secret recordings by the BBC captured food establishments lying about their hygiene ratings Businesses have been displaying inaccurate food hygiene ratings, with many lying about them when challenged, an undercover BBC investigation has revealed. Secret recording captured businesses from small local restaurants to the supermarket chain Sainsbury’s misleading customers with inaccurate Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, in what experts …
Read More »Proven Skincare Tips for Acne-Prone Skin: Achieve Clear, Radiant Results
Proven Skincare Tips for Acne-Prone Skin Achieving clear, healthy skin can be a challenge, especially for those with acne-prone skin. However, a well-rounded skincare routine, rooted in proven methods, can greatly reduce the frequency and severity of breakouts. In this comprehensive guide, we provide evidence-based skincare tips designed specifically for acne-prone skin. Understanding Acne-Prone Skin Acne occurs when hair follicles …
Read More »How ‘perfect storm’ blew away planned social homes England needs
England has a housing crisis – more than one million families and individuals are on the waiting list for a social home. Experts think 90,000 of these homes need to be built every year for a decade to house everyone – but less than 5,000 were completed in the past year. And there are fears the problem will become even …
Read More »US tour will leave me out of pocket
When Taylor Swift is making $2bn in ticket sales, and Coldplay can sell out 10 nights at Wembley Stadium, it’s easy to conjure an image of touring musicians swimming in sweet piles of cash, like guitar-wielding Scrooge McDucks. But for many artists, touring is becoming less and less viable. The cost of putting a show on the road – from …
Read More »Oasis on the Adriatic where Ukrainians and Russians have gone to escape war
“Our people respect the Russian and Ukrainian people,” says Savvo Dobrovic. “I simply haven’t noticed any bad relations.” It sounds like a recipe for tension and confrontation: tens of thousands of people from opposing sides in a bitter, protracted war descending on a small Balkan nation with its own very recent memories of conflict. But Montenegro has managed the influx …
Read More »Do homes for $1 schemes work?
BBC Judy Aleksalza bought her terrace house back in the 1970s for just $1 It was a regeneration idea that started half a century ago in the US, and has spread to other parts of the world. But can selling off empty, derelict properties for a nominal amount help solve urban blight? And who are the winners and losers in …
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