EastEnders’ Pat Butcher to return as part of Nigel Bates dementia storyline EastEnders character Pat Butcher is to make a return as part of the soap’s ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates. Pam St Clement will reprise her role as the feisty matriarch, known for her bright outfits and eccentric earrings, across scenes that take
Joseph Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight bout with Fabio Wardley Joseph Parker failed a drugs test on the day of his 11th-round stoppage to British heavyweight Fabio Wardley. Ipswich-born Wardley and New Zealander Parker produced a pulsating encounter at O2 Arena on October 25 to determine who would become WBO mandatory challenger
Bronze Age log boats discovered in silted-up creek to go on display Three Bronze Age log boats which were preserved on the riverbed of a silted-up creek for more than 3,000 years are to go on display following a conservation project. A log boat is a simple vessel made by hollowing out a single tree
Diabetes app for young people hailed as ‘go-to resource’ rolled out A website and app supporting children and young people with type 1 diabetes has been rolled out across Scotland, with the parent of one patient saying it has become her “go-to resource”. The DigiBete platform provides age-appropriate resources and guidance for children, young people
Puffins make a comeback on Isle of Muck after 25 years Puffins have been found nesting on a Co Antrim nature reserve for the first time in 25 years. The discovery was made by Ulster Wildlife on the Isle of Muck off Islandmagee and is being hailed as a major milestone in the recovery of
Amber warnings for ‘persistent and heavy’ rain from Storm Claudia Storm Claudia will bring torrential rain to some parts of England and Wales. Amber warnings for “persistent and heavy” rain come into force from noon on Friday until the end of the day and cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South
Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her Murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif was “failed by the safeguarding system” in multiple ways throughout her short life, according to a review which said her father’s domestic abuse had been overlooked and underestimated. The report into numerous missed opportunities concluded that while a “great
Vapes are ‘compromising children’s human rights’ – experts Vapes are “compromising children’s human rights”, academics have said as they called for more regulation of e-cigarettes to protect young people. Experts said some children are missing lessons to vape and are unable to concentrate in classrooms due to nicotine dependence. In a new analysis, published in
Kate’s Christmas carol service to celebrate the power of love The power of love and togetherness are to be the focus of this year’s Christmas carol service, hosted by the Princess of Wales. The Together At Christmas event, which is being led by Kate for the fifth time, is to take place at Westminster Abbey
UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% for the past three months in a blow to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget. Official figures also showed that the economy declined by 0.1% in September after the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit activity in the manufacturing sector.