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The Princess of Wales, Kate, joined children from All Souls CE Primary School on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery in London to mark the opening of a new initiative by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Bobeam Tree Trail, an interactive experience designed to promote social and emotional skills for under five-year-olds, was launched by the princess as part of her return to public duties following cancer treatment. The trail,...

The renovation of Ninove's swimming pool, initially planned for 2023, has been delayed due to procedural issues and soil problems, frustrating locals who hoped for progress. Mayor Guy D'haeseleer criticized the rushed €1.7 million/year deal with Sportoase by the previous council, leading to the renegotiation of the agreement but with construction likely not starting before 2026. Discussions are ongoing to reach a new agreement that works for both the city council and Sportoase, with a...

Donald Trump Jr. was filmed hunting ducks in the Venice Lagoon by Field Ethos, a brand he co-founded, despite only Italian residents being allowed to hunt in the country. Italian media reported his presence in Venice in December, prompting an investigation by Green MP Luana Zanella, who raised the issue with the environment ministry. Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin is awaiting a report to gather more information before taking any action, while Trump Jr. has not...

Child serial killer Lucy Letby did not murder seven babies at a hospital neonatal unit, as a panel of experts found that each infant died from natural causes and poor medical care. Dr. Shoo Lee, along with a team of 14 specialists, concluded that there were no murders committed by Letby, leading to concerns over the evidence used in her trial. The findings were presented at a press conference by Letby's legal team and Conservative...

A panel of 14 neonatologists presented new medical evidence in the case of nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven infants at Countess of Chester Hospital. The experts found no evidence of deliberate harm, attributing the deaths to natural causes or poor medical care. Letby's lawyers have requested a review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission to potentially overturn her convictions, as the panel's findings will be submitted for consideration. Full Article

The UK is bracing for a cold snap towards the end of the week after experiencing one of the sunniest Januarys on record, marred by storms. Temperatures will drop into the minus range, with Midlands and Wales expecting around -2C on Thursday. A cold easterly wind from Scandinavia on Friday will bring below-average temperatures, potentially leading to wintry showers, especially along the south coast. The Met Office warns of a dip in temperatures over the...