Crime-busting Scots police dog enjoys ninth Christmas after fears she wouldn’t make it

Nina Aouilk, now 55, faced years of abuse and neglect, being groomed for servitude while her brothers enjoyed freedom. Disowned at birth for being a girl, she endured racial bullying and severe trauma, including a brutal sexual assault at 14 and extreme abuse in an arranged marriage at 16. After a harrowing escape from her family and marriage, Nina now advocates against honour-based violence through her charity, End Honour Killings, highlighting the urgent need for...

A £1.5m fund has been launched to encourage individuals affected by the Windrush scandal to seek compensation, as the government acknowledges that many victims have felt intimidated by Home Office officials. The compensation scheme, initiated in 2019, has faced significant criticism due to long processing delays, inadequate payment offers, and the absence of legal aid for claimants, alongside concerns about its management by the department responsible for the scandal. This new initiative aims to address...

The RAC has announced that around 19 million leisure trips are expected over the upcoming four-day Easter weekend, with significant traffic congestion anticipated from Thursday to Saturday. This peak in travel coincides with the end of school holidays for many families, leading to an estimated 2.7 million leisure car trips planned each day across the UK. The RAC warns that traffic conditions will be equally severe on Thursday, Good Friday, and Saturday, creating a "hat-trick...

NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad ExpansionPatients in England with advanced skin melanoma will have fast-track access to a new cancer vaccine, iSCIB1+ (ImmunoBody), as part of an NHS trial. This vaccine aids the immune system in recognizing cancer cells, enhancing the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments. The initiative marks a significant advancement in the fight against cancer, providing hope for improved patient outcomes. Full Article

A report from Parliament's Home Affairs Committee has found no evidence to support claims of two-tier policing during the riots following the Southport attacks last summer, despite accusations from figures like Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage. The riots, fueled by misinformation about the attacker’s identity, resulted in over 1,800 arrests and highlighted outdated communication protocols that allowed false claims to proliferate online. The committee urged for updated media guidelines to better inform the public and...

Patients with advanced skin cancer in England will soon participate in a new mRNA vaccine trial as part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP), which aims to accelerate access to innovative treatments. The vaccine, iSCIB1+, helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells, potentially preventing recurrences, with trials expected to expand by October. As melanoma cases rise, the NHS continues to prioritize innovative cancer care, with experts emphasizing the transformative potential of...