The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues | Assisted dying
Charles Falconer: The current law has been abandoned. The director of public prosecutions (DPP) will not prosecute those motivated by compassion as long as they are not healthcare professionals, despite the fact they are committing a crime to which they have no defence, with a maximum of 14 years in prison. This half-law brings unnecessary […]
Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women’s team Saturday. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor revealed that veteran Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan has been sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Bompastor made the announcement after Chelsea moved atop the […]
World’s closest airports 1 mile away in different countries | World | News
The world’s closest airports are just over one mile apart from each other – but are in different countries. Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego, California and Tijuana International Airport are separated by little more than a college campus, an industrial estate – and one of the world’s most famous international borders. Located 13 […]
‘Overlooked’ source of condensation could cost £5k to repair if left untreated
Insulation experts at UK Flat Roofing are warning households to check the loft this winter for a potentially “overlooked” source of moisture that could be causing condensation. Around 87 percent of properties in the UK are estimated to have a loft. Poor ventilation and excessive moisture from outside can trigger condensation in lofts, which, if left untreated, […]
The week in dance: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas: Exit Above; Flawless: Past, Present, Future; Ballet Black: Heroes – review | Dance
It’s exhausting being a pioneer. You forge ahead, chart new territory and then watch as others follow in the path you have so hard won. You remain visionary but time alters your reputation and relevance. The past week’s dance brought three contrasting cases for consideration and review. For more than 40 years, Belgian choreographer Anne […]
Rams come heartbreakingly close to knocking off favourite Rouge et Or in Mitchell Bowl
The upstart Regina Rams suffered a heart-breaking 17-14 loss to the heavily-favoured Laval Rouge et Or in USport’s Mitchell Bowl. The Rams, who finished fourth in the Canada West regular season, took a 14-10 lead on running back Marshall Erichsen’s 36-yard scamper to pay dirt with just 3:45 left in the game. But the Rouge et […]
10 best romance novels of all time – number 1 is also top-watched show | Books | Entertainment
These romance novels are among the most loved works of literature to ever exist. Some are timeless books which have gained a reputation as classics while others are new cult works which have gripped modern readers. Many of these well loved romantic books have made their way onto the screen which has only increased their […]
The eerie abandoned UK village where almost everyone left overnight | UK | News
A beautiful Sussex village became a ghost town that remains abandoned to this day when Britain was bracing for an invasion by Nazi Germany. Tide Mills in East Sussex was founded back 1761 when corn merchants obtained permission to construct the area’s iconic dam and a mill. In the more than 150 years that followed, […]
‘We tried Champagne and sparkling wine with a £12 bottle near perfect’
Christmas is a time when shoppers like to splurge out and treat themselves to a bottle. Whether it is on Christmas or on New Year’s Eve there is always a reason to celebrate. While some people tend to go for the pricier option of Champagne, there are also some great choices when it comes to […]
Xi says China is ‘ready to work’ with Trump in final meeting with Biden | Joe Biden
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said he is ready to work with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump as he met with outgoing president Joe Biden for what is expected to be the final time. “China is ready to work with the new US administration to maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences, so […]