A domestic abuse victim felt vulnerable after an armed police lockdown at her temporary Lewisham accommodation. Abuse Survivor Felt Helpless During Armed Police Lockdown in Lewisham A domestic abuse survivor shared a warning. Councils don’t always consider safety when housing survivors. Emergency housing can be risky, she says. Last week, police locked down Lewisham High…
Property in Middlewich seeks approval to house three adults needing supported living and mental health care. Middlewich House Proposed as Supported Living Home for Adults Accurate Care Group wants something from Cheshire East Council: a certificate for the Angus Grove property. The company sent a letter with the application. It says three adults will live…
The Harvey McWilliams Foundation will walk from Darlington to Exeter, honoring Harvey McWilliams and raising charity awareness. Charity Walk From Darlington To Exeter Honors Harvey McWilliams The Harvey McWilliams Foundation has a big challenge. This spring, they will walk to Exeter. The foundation is based on Whessoe Road. Six people will walk 356 miles. They…
Narberth’s Yaki-Da Boi Project receives almost £20k from the National Lottery to support local youth initiatives. Yaki-Da Boi Project in Narberth Secures Lottery Funding Boost A local group, The Yaki-Da Boi Project, based in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, received almost £20,000 from the National Lottery. The group helps young people there, guiding them to make good life…
Mariatu, an asylum seeker, faced hardships but found solace and support by joining a local choir in Glasgow. Asylum Seeker Finds Relief and Community Through Choir in Glasgow Mariatu came to Scotland from Sierra Leone. This happened in January 2020. Two children came with her. Sadly, they had lost their parents. They slept badly their…
Emma Henderson replaces Adam Johnson as MSYP. She will represent Cunninghame North, focusing on youth issues. Emma Henderson New MSYP for Cunninghame North After Johnson Steps Down Emma Henderson got a new role. She is from Arran High School, in S5. Emma now represents Cunninghame North because Adam Johnson resigned. Adam went to Largs Academy…
A man allegedly hijacked a car at a hospital, threatening the victim’s life for the vehicle. He faces multiple charges. Man Accused of Car Hijacking It’s Your Life or the Car A man allegedly hijacked a car, a court learned. He told the victim he had a gun, stating he would take the car or…
Extra funding lets the council scale back planned cuts. Audio Active and mental health services are now protected. Brighton and Hove Council Reduces Proposed Public Health Budget Cuts The government gave Brighton and Hove more money. This means some planned cuts are smaller. The council planned to cut Audio Active’s funding. Audio Active helps young…
Prison faces scrutiny after three suicides in 19 days. Coroner cites poor investigation transparency and unsafe conditions. Prison Accused of Lacking Candour After Three Deaths in 19 Days A coroner criticized prison officials’ honesty regarding three suicides at HMP Lowdham Grange, a men’s prison, within 19 days. The coroner found that failures contributed to the…
Report reveals inadequate healthcare for prisoners who died by suicide in UK jails; Overcrowding worsens the situation. Prison Suicide: Healthcare Denied to Four in Ten Before Death The article discusses a troubling issue in UK prisons. A new report shows neglect in prisoner healthcare. Four in ten inmates who died by suicide lacked proper healthcare…