A singer in bra and hot pants takes centre stage as six models – collared and leashed and wearing pink bondage masks – kneel and writhe at her feet. So begins South Korean rapper Hyuna’s video for her 2015 hit single Roll Deep. Even in an internet age in which …
Read More »Syria revokes BBC’s media accreditation and accuses the British broadcaster of spreading ‘fake news’
Syria’s Information Ministry has cancelled the BBC’s media accreditation, accusing the British public broadcaster of biased and fake news in its coverage of the war-torn country. The announcement came days after BBC Arabic released an investigative documentary about the illicit drug trade in Syria, where they highlighted links between the …
Read More »Royal Mint: 10 most valuable and rare 50p coins revealed
You could be sitting on a fortune you didn’t even know about, as the Royal Mint revealed its rarest 50p coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more than 70 variations of the 50p coin have been minted, including several rare designs which could be …
Read More »Bullied Indian-origin employee wins Rs 24 crore compensation from Royal Mail
By Press Trust of India: In what is believed to be one of the largest compensation settlements for the UK’s Royal Mail, an Indian-origin employee has been awarded more than 2.3 million pounds (Rs 24 crore) after her bullying claim was upheld. Kam Jhuti had claimed before an employment tribunal …
Read More »Two men executed in Iran over 2022 shrine attack
Tehran, July 8 Iranian authorities have executed two men accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a shrine last October which claimed the lives of 13 people and injured over 40 others, state media reported on Saturday. The attack took place at the Shah Cheragh Shrine in the city …
Read More »The Weekend Leader – Maintaining a Healthy Heart: The Role of Oils, Salt, and Exercise
Exercise is key in the management of heart disease Keeping your heart healthy is crucial for overall well-being and longevity. While there are various factors that contribute to heart health, including lifestyle choices and genetics, incorporating the right oils, managing salt intake, and engaging in regular exercise can significantly contribute …
Read More »I was a happy, healthy postwoman. Two jabs later my life is hell
We are republishing the personal accounts of those who have been injured by the Covid-19 vaccines in the hope of forcing the issue to MPs’ attention; to prick their consciences, and make them aware that it is their duty to see that this gross injustice is rectified at the very …
Read More »Indian-origin employee of Royal Mail gets £2.3 mn compensation over workplace bullying
In a significant victory against workplace harassment, a Royal Mail employee of Indian origin has been awarded over £2.3 million (approximately Rs 24 crore) in compensation after her claims of bullying were substantiated by an employment tribunal. Kam Jhuti, who had lodged her complaint nearly eight years ago, alleged that …
Read More »Pallbearers who carried the Queen’s coffin get a seat in Wimbledon’s prestigious Royal Box
The team of pallbearers who carried the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin visited Centre Court at Wimbledon yesterday and sat alongside the Royal Box. The 11 soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards were invited to the tennis tournament on Saturday. The unit had a close connection with the late …
Read More »Ilkley Half Marathon: Road Closures and Event Village
Ilkley and District Round Table are organising the 4th Ilkley Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday 16th July 2023. The event will see 2,000 runners take to the roads of Ilkley, Addingham and Nesfield in what promises to be a fantastic addition to the Yorkshire sporting calendar. A …
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