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COUNTRY IN CRISIS
By SOPHIA REYNOLDS
HALF of all children living in Britain do so in relative poverty, Government advisers claimed yesterday. Soaring numbers are depressed and in fear of crime, says a report from the four children’s commissioners in the UK. Compared with youngsters in mainland Europe, they drink a lot more alcohol, start having sex earlier and are more likely to use cannabis, it adds. The findings, to be presented to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva this week, will be a setback for Boris Johnson who claimed our children are the wealthiest in Europe last week. In the report, the commissioners say: ‘It is unacceptable that a country as wealthy as the UK has 5.8 million children living in relative poverty. ‘Nearly 2.3 million children are living in severe poverty in the UK and there is a relatively high likelihood of severe poverty among children living in London, Wales and Northern Ireland.’ The mental health of children in England has ‘deteriorated’ over the past 30 years, say the authors. They place some of the blame on the ‘target-driven’ education system which leads to ‘increased anxiety and stress’.
NHS cuts lead to toilet births By BERNARD SHIFT
GOVERNMENT cuts in the NHS and in particular, the maternity units, has resulted in record numbers of new mums being turned away from hospitals. Research has found mothers are giving birth in hospital corridors, waiting rooms, cupboards and even hospital toilets. Westminster defended themselves yesterday, claiming there is more than enough money made available to maternity units across the country, and even went on to say hospitals need to spend money more wisely. Full story – Page 10
By BRENDAN WATSON Political Editor
BRITAIN was on the verge of crisis last night as the public’s patience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his cabinet seems to have run out. Westminster chiefs were under pressure yesterday when new figures released showed that for the sixth consecutive year, violent crime in Britain had risen, to a record high. Labour leader David Miliband was quick to criticise, blaming huge budget cuts in the Police force as the main reason for the rise. All this comes at the same time as the ongoing criticism about the power stations being built in Scotland, the ongoing war in North Korea as well as the calls for an early election. Yesterday we had our very own poll on our web site and the results were staggering. A massive 74% those who took part want to see parliament dissolved with 60% wanting to see Labour back in charge for the first time since 2010.
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ARIES
March 21 - April 20
Venus moves into the clear-thinking part of your chart, so you can talk about relationships in a calm, logical way. Then you make positive plans for the future and put them to work. Single? You will be amazed by who says your name in a loving way. Luck is extra hot for K names. TAURUS
April 21 - May 21
Strict Saturn gives you the determination and common sense you need to make the most of your talents. When you take decisions you see them through. Love that seemed one-sided could turn into mutual caring. Single? You could find love in a financial location. Luck texts at 5pm. GEMINI
May 22 - June 21
For the first time in a year, Venus visits your sign to make you the zodiac’s hottest love star so use your attraction power wisely. You have a confident way of looking at life and what seemed like problems will turn into welcome challenges. Luck will link four neighbours. CANCER
June 22 - July 22
You have the innovative ideas that could take your life in an exciting direction and change the way you earn a living. As Venus shines a light on the hidden part of your chart, you could discover who secretly loves you. You will understand your own feelings. Luck visits door 12. LEO
July 23 - August 23
As Venus moves into your highest hopes chart the love wish that means most to you could start to turn real. Your mind is sharper and you can ask, and answer, the important questions at work. Success for someone you are fond of enriches your life. Hidden cash comes to light. VIRGO
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1979 – Stacy Keibler, American actress 1978 – Usher, American singer 1978 – Paul Hunter, Snooker player 1975 – Shaznay Lewis, English singe 1974 – Natalie Maines, Musician 1968 – Matt Le Tissier, Footballer 1965 – Steve Coogan, English actor 1960 – Steve Cram, English athlete 1940 – Cliff Richard, English singer 1939 – Ralph Lauren, Fashion designer 1927 – Roger Moore, English actor 1890 – Dwight D. Eisenhower, zz
and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres receive the Nobel Peace Prize. 1982 – U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a War on Drugs. 1969 – The United Kingdom introduces the 50p (fifty-pence) coin, replacing the ten-shilling note, in anticipation of the decimalisation of the currency in 1971. 1968 – Jim Hines of the USA becomes the first man ever to break the ten second barrier in the 100 metres Olympic final at Mexico City with a time of 9.95 sec. He would be the only man to do so until 1977. 1968 – First live telecast from a manned U.S. Spacecraft Apollo 7. 1957 – Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first Canadian monarch to open the Parliament of Canada with the Speech from the Throne. 1933 – Nazi Germany withdraws from The League of Nations. 1926 – The children’s book Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne, is first published. 1912 – While campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former president Theodore Roosevelt is shot by saloon keeper John Schrank. With a fresh flesh wound and the bullet still in him, Roosevelt still delivers his scheduled speech. 1884 – George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film. 1840 – Maronite leader Bashir II surrenders to the British forces and goes into exile in Malta. 1834 – In Philadelphia, Whigs and Democrats stage a gun, stone and brick battle for control of a Moyamensing Township election, resulting in one death, several injuries, and the burning down of a block of buildings. 1812 – Work on London’s Regent’s Canal starts. 1586 – Mary, Queen of Scots, goes on trial for conspiracy against Elizabeth I of England. 1582 – Because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain. 1322 – Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland’s independence. 1066 – Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings – In England on Senlac Hill, seven miles from Hastings, the forces of William the Conqueror defeat the English army and kill King Harold II of England.
LIBRA
September 23 - October 23
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Instead of never using your ideas you have the good sense to pick the best one and put it to work. As Venus checks into your relationships chart, you are attracted to someone who is good for you instead of being distracted by the cold-hearted charmers. Luck links to a trusted Leo friend. CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
January 21 - February 18
Work you do in your own time on a project that is close to your heart could be the start of a new career. As Venus travels across the most daring part of your chart, a relationship gets back to its passionate best. Single? There is a hot link between love, prizes and your favourite music. PISCES
February 19 - March 20
You take a new look at love instead of being influenced by past relationships. This can give a current love match its best chance. Single? New love has a gift for making houses look good. You have fresh ideas that get you noticed at work or in a job search. Luck is in a gold envelope. Weekly stars are available on 09067 524524. Lines cost £1.50 per minute from a BT Landline. Each text costs £1.50 including VAT. You will receive two responses per question. Total cost £3 including VAT. Standard operator rates apply for all messages you send. Subject in UK only. Customer service 0870 565 414 (Office hours). Service for entertainment only. Regulated by PPP, Telecom Express Ltd. Over 18’s only.
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A DRY start throughout the country with widespread sunny spells. As afternoon sets, the north will see clouds where the south will stay clear and dry. Highs of 18° in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the borders. Best the north can hope for is 16°. Rain forecasted for Wednesday with lows of 12° through most of the country. Thursday will see a similar day to today with more cloud and temperatures dropping to highs of 15° in the south, 12° in the north.
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December 22 - January 20
Instead of wondering what to say, start talking and the right words will come. This could apply to your home life and a work situation. Venus will stir up surprises later when someone who has always sidestepped commitment is keen to settle down with you. Luck is linked to sports results.
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Venus can bring a soul mate into your life or take a current relationship to a deeper level. You are ready to take the first step into a new way of living, but working alongside people you like and trust is equally important. Success links you to someone who works hard and tells great jokes. SAGITTARIUS
2022 – Russell Crowe, Kiwi Actor 2020 – Keith Richards, English Musician 2017 – Tom Sizemore , American Actor 2011 – Peter Doherty, English musician 2011 – Seve Ballesteros, Spanish golfer 2007 – Big Moe, American rapper 2006 – Freddy Fender, Musician 2003 – Patrick Dalzel-Job, Soldier 1998 – Frankie Yankovic, Musician 1989 – Michael Carmine, Actor 1977 – Bing Crosby, American singer 1976 – Dame Edith Evans, Actress 1959 – Errol Flynn, Australian actor 1619 – Samuel Daniel, English poet
WEATHER
Clear-thinking Mercury will help you to discuss money without letting your feelings for those involved influence you. Venus visits your faraway places chart and someone you miss will be thinking of you. Single? Look who is standing next to you in a queue. Luck has Spanish links. SCORPIO
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WED
August 24 - September 22
Serious Saturn and rebel planet Uranus on opposite sides of the zodiac help you recognise your strengths and find a daring way to put them to work. You can be confident without seeming conceited. And you can make the right love moves to revive a relationship or start a new one.
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FRESH AIR & THE ODD SHERRY THAT’S THE SECRET FROM THE UK’S OLDEST MAN WHO CELEBRATES 140TH BIRTHDAY By EDMUND VENTURA EUROPE’S oldest man has celebrated his 140th birthday at his Cornish home and says fresh air and good country food have helped him live so long. Stanley Wilson celebrated his 140th birthday in his home town of Bude, Cornwall surrounded by friends and family and his thirty-seventh card from Buckingham Palace. He received a card from Queen ElizaBefore that, he remembers the abdicabeth II when he was 100 and received tion of King Edward in 1936, when he twenty-three others from his 105th passed the crown to George VI so he birthday until she stepped down from could marry his lover, the American dithe throne. He has received thirteen vorcee Wallis Simpson. cards from King William V and received He remembers getting his first telhis fourteenth yesterday. ephone in 1938 and his first motor car More than 70 of Mr. Wilson’s friends in the early 1940s. and family joined the celebration, in‘It was a Trojan car - and I also had a cluding his daughter Phyllis and her Titan tractor,’ he said. ‘Driving the car husband Gordon, two grandchildren for the first time was enormous fun. and four great-grandchildren. ‘There were no driving tests. I picked it ‘It was fun,’ he said. ‘My grandchildren up then I had to drive it home. I ran my and great-grandchildren came.’ brother-in-law to Plymouth and I hadn’t Mr. Wilson was born more than a driven five miles ever. century ago, on October 12, 1885 and ‘We somehow made it there and back served in both World Wars. in one piece.’ ‘I was called up three times - twice for Mr. Lucas married his wife Ivy, a the First World War and once for the farmer’s daughter whom he met at Bude Second World War,’ said Mr. Wilson. Fair, in 1926. They were married until In his lifetime, Mr. Wilson has seen Ivy passed away in 1963. two millennium celebrations, Albert He attributes his long life to fresh Einstein published the theory of rela- West country air and good country food, tivity, the Wright brothers flew the first saying he’s had ‘lots of outdoor living plane and Neil Armstrong becomes the and I’ve never travelled far.’ first man to walk on the moon. Plus the 140-year-old has never Mr. Wilson ran the family farm at smoked and only has the odd glass of Great Beer, near Bude, until 1953 and sherry. was co-founder and leader of Stratton He played bowls for Cornwall in the Young Farmers Club. 1970s and was a keen football player. He moved to the village of Poughill When asked if he had any vices, Mr. just outside Bude in 1948 and later Wilson replied: ‘Oh, I’m not going to served as vice chairman of Bude Town tell you everything.’ Council. e.ventura@brokenbritain.co.uk
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Jackson checks in to rehab POPSTAR Paris Jackson has revealed she has entered a residential treatment centre in the US. “I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health,” she said in a statement. “I appreciate your well wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time,” she added. The 27-year-old, daughter of Michael Jackson, admitted in December that she had been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Jackson’s spokeswoman would not say where the centre was located or what the singer was being treated for. Paris’ frequent partying and drunken exits from nightclubs were a fixture of tabloid newspapers last year. In July, her brother Prince Michael sent a letter to the artist, begging her to concentrate on her music and leave the drugs and alcohol alone. “You have acted like a spoiled child, alienated many of your friends and family and endangered the integrity of the Jackson name,” he was quoted as saying in the letter. The popstar admitted that she became worried by her portrayal in the press. “I was like, ‘I don’t want to be written about at these clubs with these people’,” she told People magazine last year. “I work, I sing, I dance, I have a living. That’s what I do every day. I work every single day.” Jackson’s most recent album, ‘I’m Dangerous!’’ was her most successful to date, being downloaded over 5 million times.
5D IMAX by 2028 MOVIE buffs were going crazy last night, after IMAX revealed plans for a 5D cinema experience. The world’s leading movie chain confirmed they had been experimenting with different 5 dimensional techniques and they would be rolled out in every cinema in Europe by 2028. The announcement came after months of speculation about what they had in mind. The announcement comes just months after IMAX scrapped production of their virtual reality movie gadget, V-Bot. Seen as a bit of a failure, they will hope 5D is the future.
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SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE YESTERDAY seen just the latest of a long line of battles between Police and pressure groups surround the erection of power plants in the country. Three years ago there were over eighty arrests after two police officers were left in a critical condition when protests at the site of the plant in Brechin turned nasty. However, he most violent scenes we have seen are still from, the now infamous, riots of 2013 at the site of the nuclear plant in Moffat. Twelve people, ten police officers and 2 protesters, lost their lives that day. An enquiry by the Independent Police Complaints Commission found that a combination of a large crowd of protesters and a low Police presence was to blame for the violence that day. Since then there have been four other power plants opened in the country. None of which have done
so without some sort of reaction. Yesterday, Nicola Walsh, spokesperson for Nationalise Scotland pressure group said: “The number of power stations been build in Scotland by the current government is now sitting at seven since 2013. Those down in London don’t care about what happens in Scotland. The fact they are putting our health at risk with all these stations, which keep English houses warm shows this. It’s just no right.” This echoes the feeling of a growing number in the country who feel they have been lied to by the previous two Tory governments to be in office. “These plans were in place back in 2010 when they got in office, but they were no where to be seen in their manifesto.” “We were cheated and lied to back then, and continue to be lied to today. It’s time for change.”
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COTTISH POWER STATION NO.7 By BIFF TANNEN SCOTTISH demonstrators protesting at a power station were bitten by police dogs and suffered other injuries, police said today. More than 1,000 demonstrators converged on the giant nuclear site in Melrose yesterday, with clashes breaking out between police and protesters as they tried to tear up perimeter fencing. Chief inspector Marlene McFly of Lothian and Borders police said: ‘There have been reports of some protesters receiving dog bites and other injuries as a result of a concerted effort to pull down fences and enter the site. ‘Of course this is regrettable, but it’s a combination of reckless behaviour by some of the protesters and us having to respond with a different style of policing.’ By mid-morning today, 52 people had been arrested, she said, clarifying the figure given yesterday of nearly 80 arrests. One protester, Ilsa Hayden, 23, wore a bandage on her arm to cover a bite she had received from one of the dogs. She said: ‘We were near the fence and some people were trying to get over. I was just in front of them. ‘Horses and dogs started charging down. Police shouted that they were coming. ‘They let the dogs on to me and one leaped up and bit my arm.’ The student from Dundee added that after she had received the painful bite, officers continued to push her and her friends. She said: ‘I wasn’t trying to break the fence, I was just near people who were and I was supporting them.’ Another protester, Jurgen Prochnow, 28, said a friend of his had been bitten in the stomach by a dog and had to be taken to casualty. The student from Edinburgh, said: ‘A lot of people had puncture wounds from the dogs. People were bleeding. ‘I saw at least 10 or 20 people who had been bitten.’
Vicious.. A police dog barks at a protester as he pulls down a fence
Protests A police spokesman said: ‘We certainly haven’t set dogs on anyone. Dogs have remained on their leads at all times. If people have received dog bites, that’s regrettable, but dogs are a legitimate way of helping to maintain order.’ Officers said they had to tackle ‘concerted disorder’ at the site of the Melrose Power Station. Activists from three pressure groups - the Camp for Clean Scotland, No More Stations and Nationalise Scotland - staged the protest as part of a campaign against the number of power plants being build in Scotland. Police have been trying to block protesters who have carried out threats to tear down fencing in an attempt to close down the site. At 3pm yesterday a spokeswoman for Lothian and Borders Police said: ‘Police officers stationed at the perimeter of Melrose Power Station are facing groups of protesters, around 50-strong in places, trying to gain entry to the site. ‘Officers are using appropriate force to stop the protesters, but are not trying to contain them. All protesters are free to move away from the perimeter. ‘A breach of the fence line has now been secured and a number of further arrests have been made.’
Reinforcements were called to support the police response. The spokeswoman said: ‘We’ve got a significant police presence which is increasing as the situation develops. ‘We are facing concerted disorder and we will continue to try and facilitate peaceful protest.’ E.ON said: ‘Melrose power station will play a key role in ensuring we keep the lights on for millions of homes across the region and has undergone major investments that make Melrose one of the cleanest power stations of its kind. ‘We’re already closing three of our other power stations (south of the border) and are pushing forward with lower carbon options that include developing new wind farms, that will allow us to tackle the threat of climate change while also ensuring security and affordability of energy supplies.’ Melrose, when complete will be the
seventh plant to be erected in Scotland since the Tories got into power in 2010. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, speaking at a London Primary School, defended the plans yesterday saying: “This is the seventh power station to be build north or the border but we have also build stations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.” “To keep all the homes throughout the country warm, we need to have these stations. There are certain areas of Scotland which are densely populated thus more land for us to build on. There is nothing more to it than that.” He continued: “If anything the Scottish people should embrace the fact that these stations are being build north of the border. While unemployment rises throughout the UK, these sites provide great opportunities for families living in and around the Melrose area and in Scotland as a whole.” b.tannen@brokenbritain.co.uk
Tense.. Police clash with demonstrators as they pull down a fence
Injury.. A police officer lies injured after clashes with protesters
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UK Violent crime figures reach new record high VIOLENT crime rose 14% in the UK during the first quarter of 2025, recorded crime figures have shown. There were 389,500 violent crimes in Scotland, England and Wales from January to March compared with 353,000 in the same period the previous year. Offences of violence against the persons jumped 17% period-on-period to just under 350,000 incidents. This included an 18% rise in more serious violence such as homicide and serious wounding, from 10,000 to 11,800 incidents.
By JIM McCONNELL Crime Editor
Sexual offences also rose 8% to 14,000 crimes compared with 12,900 in the same period the previous year. But results from interviewees in the British Crime Survey suggested violent crime fell 3% overall in the 12 months to March. Separate data on firearms crime in 2024-2025 showed a huge rise in the use of replica weapons. Imitation firearms were used in 5,815 recorded crimes - a jump of 46%
year-on-year. The overall number of firearm offences increased by 2% to 20,248 incidents, compared with a 34% rise in 2023-2024; this headline data was first published last year when it emerged gun crime had doubled since 2010. Most of this is blamed on the budget cuts in the Police force. Budgets have been reduced year-on-year since the Tories took charge in 2010. In the last election in 2022 Labour and the Lib Dems both made their feelings on this very clear. They both promised to increase public spending throughout
our national defence, both at home and abroad. But in an encouraging trend, the number of firearm robberies decreased by 13% year-on-year, and the use of handguns to commit a crime fell 6%, or 5,549 offences. Firearms homicides fell to 981, compared to 1097 the year before - a reduction of 11%. The Justice Secretary was unavailable for comment but the matter will be addressed in the House of Commons during next weeks debates. j.mcconnell@brokenbritain.co.uk
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Tories give serial killer free reign SERIAL killer Adam Watson was released from prison as part of the Tories new ‘light release’ campaign last night. Watson, who was jailed for killing five female students back in 2011, was once named among Britain’s most dangerous men before he was caught. Justice Secretary Howard Down defended the decision last night. “Adam is the ideal candidate to test our new Light Release campaign.” “We aim to cut the rates of re-offending by releasing offenders for short periods of time to help bleed them back into a normal society.” The decision wasn’t well received among the family of murdered French student, Lucienne Delyle. Her father called the decision “crazy” and said the government should put them selves in “our shoes.” It is not the first time the government has received bad press about letting prisoners walk early. In 2014, Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe was released, only to end up back behind bars eight months later on after being convicted of sexual assault
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CHINESE Space Station chiefs came in for more criticism last night over their ‘new’ images from Mars. Since taking over from NASA as the main space explorers, the Chinese have said to have spent over €15 Billion trying to find out more about the red planet. The images they have produced look pretty much the same as those NASA captured throughout the 1990’s which is leading to a bit of unrest in the Chinese government.
Virgin get go ahead VIRGIN were last night given the all clear to launch their MoonSpace program by European government officials. Sam Branson, son of Sir Richard, announced that the group would be taking applications for moon visits from as early as next week and that manufacturing of their Mooncarriers would start before the end of the year. It is rumoured that each flight may cost upwards of £25,000 per person once an application is granted. Criteria for each passenger was not discussed but it is thought every applicant would be psychologically tested and must have a clean criminal record.
BACK TO SCHOOL DISNEY last night commissioned a remake of naughties teen flick, High School Musical. The original, starring the late Zach Efron, was one of the biggest hits of the decade and seen a revival of the whole musical theatre craze.
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By WOODY BLAKE LAWSUITS against fast food giant McDonald’s were yesterday passed in the American Supreme Court. The lawsuits, seven in total, are filed by families of individuals who suffered sudden cardiac death linked to a now banned preservative called monosodium gluamate (MSG). MSG was investigated in 2016 and was found to cause sensitive neurons to die. resulting in headaches, nausia or even death. Since then the additive has been banned in the majority of major countries around the world. McDonald’s, as well as tens of other food brands, admitted to using the additive in many of their popular food dishes for years, without fully knowing the dangers of it. Since the 2016 investigation McDonald’s stopped using MSG in all their food. Judge Cameron Bell said at the hearing: “Taking all the evidence into account, along with the independent reports on the dangers of MSG, I am in no position to ignore this case.” Cases dating back as early as the turn of the millennium are among those passed yesterday. This case echos the large number of lawsuits which were filed against various tobacco companies in the 1990’s were millions of pounds where paid out in compensation to long term sufferers of lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. The fear is now that this may see a surge of similar lawsuits being filed from all over the world, including the UK. No one from the restaurant chain was available for comment. Court proceedings are set to begin on January 11th next year.
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HOMELESSNESS in the UK reached alarming rates last month, a charity has said. HCAS has said they have helped out more than 85,000 people throughout the country last month, almost double 39,648 number from 2020. The rise in unemployment, debt and as a result, house repossesions are thought to be the main cause.
THE BRIDGE between the rich and poor in Britain is at it’s highest since the 1980’s. Independent research found that the living conditions between the moderately poor and moderately rich where so vast that in some castes it reached records never seen before. It was announced last week the number of people living in poverty was at a high as well.
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SHE was the biggest thing in UK music in the early noughties, then she became a feature of the tabloids over her drug abuse and now, believe it or not, Amy Winehouse has become a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. The singer is following in the footsteps of stars such as Miley Cirus, Angelina Jolie and Wayne Rooney by working with the UN. She will be lending her support to the global fight against the spread of tuberculosis - and appeared at UN HQ
in New York yesterday to make her appointment public. Wino said: “Music is a universal language. I believe that through people’s love of music we can increase knowledge and understanding and support people affected by TB. “I hope that people who feel inspired by my music will also feel moved by what I have to say about TB.” And Judith Mandelbaum-Schmid of the Stop TB Partnership has explained why they made what some will regard as a slightly odd choice. She said: “She’s a young, successful pop star with millions of fans all over
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the world.” Judith continued: “Amy Winehouse has all the qualities needed to make a great goodwill ambassador. On a recent visit to South Africa to find out more about TB she revealed them all: Intelligence. Deep curiosity. Empathy. “The trip was arranged as a factfinding mission in preparation for her appointment as Goodwill Ambassador against Tuberculosis for the Stop TB Partnership. “This was not a quick stopover to shake hands with high-level dignitaries as a photo op.”
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THE SHOW NO By LUKE GRAHAM A CROWD of 200 people turned out for the birthday celebrations for Margaret Thatcher in London last night. The huge fireworks display over the Thames, to celebrate the former Prime Minister’s 100th birthday, is thought to have cost the British public more than £1,000,000 – even though clearly no one wanted it. Tory ministers in Westminster backed the idea just last week saying that the centenary celebrations for any Prime Minister should be celebrated, especially the first female PM. The plans have never been well received by the public, seeing it as a waste of money. Jeff Nash, 65 from Essex said: “I, like most remember the Thatcher years. Very well. “The troubles the country went through with that woman at the helm should not be repeated. And she certainly shouldn’t be rewarded or recognised for it. That’s what I see this as being.” Mr. Nash’s views are a mutual feeling throughout the country. Not Liz Marley, who attended the celebrations last night said the turnout was a “Lack of respect to one of the greatest leaders, and strongest woman the country has had” Born on the 13th of October 1925 to a grocer, Margaret Thatcher worked her way to Oxford where she gained a degree in chemistry, going on to work for Lyons Ice Cream. Changing to study law, she was called to the Bar in 1953 before being elected MP for Finchley in 1959. In 1970, she became Secretary of State for Education. In 1975, she became leader of the Conservative Party and with the party’s election success in 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister. Her hard-line attitudes quickly gained her the nickname “The Iron Lady” and in 1982, she showed her resolve by taking Britain into the Falklands War. Election wins in 1983 and 1987 made her one of the few prime ministers to win three successive terms. In 1990, following a leadership challenge, she left Downing Street. She was made a life peer in 1992. No one in government was available for questioning last night over the failure and such waste of public money. p.ohlmyer@brokenbritain.co.uk
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Elected.. Thatcher after being elected as the first female Prime Minister in 1979
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BED SHORTAGE FORCES 4,000 MOTHERS TO GIVE BIRTH IN LIFTS, OFFICES AND HOSPITAL TOILETS By PHIL OHLMYER
THOUSANDS of women are having to give birth outside maternity wards because of a lack of midwives and hospital beds. The lives of mothers and babies are being put at risk as births in locations ranging from lifts to toilets - even a caravan - went up 15 per cent last year to almost 4,000. Health chiefs admit a lack of maternity beds is partly to blame for the crisis, with hundreds of women in labour being turned away from hospitals because they are full. Latest figures show that over the past two years jobs expected to go. there were at least: However, the Royal College of Midwives esti• 63 births in ambulances and 608 in transit to mates at least 5,000 more are needed to provide hospitals; the quality of service pledged in the Government’s • 117 births in A&E departments, four in minor blueprint for maternity services, Maternity Matinjury units and two in medical assessment areas; ters. • 115 births on other hospital wards and 36 in At the same time almost half of all midwives are other unspecified areas including corridors; set to retire in the next decade. • 399 in parts of maternity units other than laJerry Farman, a director at the Royal College of bour beds, including postnatal and antenatal wards Midwives, said: ‘The rise in the number of births in and reception areas. other than a designated labour bed is a concern. We Additionally, overstretched maternity units shut would want to see the detail behind these figures to their doors to any more women in labour on 553 look at why this is happening. occasions last year. ‘There is no doubt that maternity services are Babies were born in offices, lifts, toilets and a stretched, and that midwives are working harder caravan, according to the Freedom of Information and harder to provide good quality care. However, data for 2023 and 2024 from 117 out of 147 trusts the rumours that the Government plans to reduce which provide maternity services. funding even more is ridiculous. One woman gave birth in a lift while being ‘The key now is to make sure this does not haptransferred to a labour ward from A&E while an- pen and any money is spent by the people controlother gave birth in a corridor, said East Cheshire ling the purse strings at a local level.’ NHS Trust. Care services minister JJ Adams said: ‘The number Others said women had to give birth on the of maternity beds in the NHS reflects the number wards - rather than in their own maternity room of women wanting to give birth in hospital. Giving - because the delivery suites were full. birth can be unpredictable and it is difficult to plan for the exact time and place of every birth. Funding ‘Local health services have plans to ensure high quality, personal care with greater choice over place Labour health spokesman Edward Morbius, who of birth and care provided by a named midwife. obtained the figures, said Tories had cut maternity ‘We recognise that some parts of the country face beds by 2,340, or 22 per cent, since 2014. At the particular challenges due to the rising birth rate. same time birth rates have been rising sharply - up But we feel the money dedicated to the mater20 per cent in some areas. nity services throughout the country is more than Mr. Morbius said: ‘New mothers should not be enough. being put through the trauma of having to give ‘We now have more maternity staff per head than birth in such inappropriate places. most other European countries so see no reason to While some will be unavoidable emergencies, it increase it.’ is extremely distressing for them and their families Car park baby to be denied a labour bed because their maternity unit is full. ‘It shows the full effects of the budget, where Pregnant Anne Dix, 33, was turned away from cuts to the NHS where announced. Boris Johnson one hospital and gave birth in a car as she dashed wanted to save money without reducing National to another. Insurance. Her husband Bob, 39, delivered their daughter ‘The Tories have let down mothers by cutting the Iona in the back seat while her father raced to the number of maternity beds and by shutting down hospital at 70mph. maternity units.’ ‘I was really scared but I had to hold it together as The NHS employs the equivalent of around I was the only one who knew the way to the hospi25,000 full-time midwives in England, with more tal,’ she said. p.ohlmyer@brokenbritain.co.uk
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
By PAUL JACOBS Political Editor
DEATH TOLL IN KOREA HITS 369 AND STILL THEY GO FIGHTING ON
THE number of British soldiers killed in North Korea has now equalled the number killed in Iraq - and there is still no end to the conflict in sight. Three more soldiers were killed yesterday, bringing the total to 369. Fierce fighting in a major operation against the South Hwanghae base has caused a spike in the death toll in recent weeks, and led to growing condemnation of Government strategy. Defence experts and opposition politicians have accused Ministers of putting servicemen and women’s lives at risk by refusing to pay for extra troops and equipment needed on the ground. One former soldier said the landmark figure would be meaningless to serving troops, and warned that there would be many more fatalities before the mission was over. Captain Doug Beattie, who retired recently after 27 years in the Army, said: ‘Whether it’s the 369th or the 2000th, the soldier will not think twice about that number. ‘Very soon we are going to hit the 400 mark. The likelihood is before we leave North Korea we are going to hit the 600 mark - maybe even the 1,000 mark. But they are all false landmarks. ‘For the politicians and for the Ministry of Defence, public perception of the loss is crucial. For the soldiers on the ground, it won’t matter.’ Boris Johnson earlier today defended the rising number of deaths in North Korea. The Prime Minister sent his condolences to the families and friends of the servicemen who died today. Speaking from the G14 Summit at L’Aquila in Italy, he said: ‘This is a very hard summer. It is vital that the international community sees through its commitments. ‘Our resolution to complete the work that we have started in North Korea is undiminished. ‘We knew from the start that defeating the insurgency in South Hwanghae would be a hard and dangerous job but it is vital.’ He added: ‘There is a chain of terror that runs from the mountains and towns of North Korea to the streets of Britain. ‘Having talked to (US) President (Hilary) Clinton and the rest of the world leaders, there is a recognition that this is a task the world has got to accept together and this is a task we have got to fulfil.’ Mr. Johnson noted that Britain had stepped up its military presence in North Korea to 19,000 troops. p.jacobs@brokenbritain.co.uk
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RECORD BREAKING... Kingston and his unbelievable time in Berlin last night
Kingston beats 16 year record By Julian Shephard
JAMAICAN Yul Kingston smashed Usain Bolt’s 16 year-old 100m world record by posting an astonishing 9.38 seconds in the German Grand Prix in Berlin last night. The Jamaican, who won three gold medals in 2024, made no secret of his desire to emulate Jesse Owens and become a sporting legend. Last night, in the same stadium where Owens won four Olympic golds in 1936, Kingston did just that - not just rewriting sprinting history but ripping it apart. In his first showdown this year against that Tyson took silver in an American defending world champion Ahmed Ty- record 9.69 secs but was still two metres son he left the field standing, coasting behind. over the finish line to beat his previous Derice Bannock, the former record best of 9.69 secs. holder who won bronze in 9.85 secs, Kingston, who picks up £100,000 in celebrated with his fellow Jamaican on prize money and bonuses, admitted: “I the track. was ready, I was feeling good. I just went And he said: “Even after the finish I out there and executed it. I knew I had couldn’t catch him.” no worries. I told you I would come here Kingston will compete in the 200m and do my best.” tomorrow as world-record holder over The race had been dubbed ‘The Burn- that distance. Up in Berlin’ - but the rest of the field And he added: “Game on now. I wantjust looked burnt out as Kingston set the ed to show the world that The Olympics stadium alight. The crowd stood up in wasn’t a joke. It was important for me to disbelief as the time showed up on the come out and perform here. There will clock. be no partying for me before I come The conditions, hot and dry and with back.” a fast track, were ripe for a world record Kingston, 22, even missed a month’s but there were even gasps of laughter at training after a car accident back home what Kingston had just done. in April but last night it was the compeA measure of the achievement was tition that crashed and burned.
Beckham gets first Spain cap CRUZ BECKHAM came off the bench to make his debut for the Spanish national side last night – against his father’s wishes. The Spanish-born son of former England captain Sir David, came on as a substitute and played 26 minutes in Spain’s 3-0 win against Turkey in Madrid last night. When the Inter Milan midfielder was named in Fernando Hierro’s squad for the friendly match last week, father Sir David was horrified. From his Hollywood home he was By Michael Rivers stated as saying: ‘He is English. He should be playing for England. Where of which country to represent. After last he was born is irrelevant, myself and night’s appearance however, Beckham Victoria are English, so our children are cannot now play for any other country too. including England. ‘I took great pride in captaining EngEngland coach Gary Neville said: land. Whether it be in World Cups or ‘Cruz is a talented player like his father. meaningless friendlies, it was an honour I would love to have the luxury of having and a privilege to do so. It was always my him in my pool to choose from’ dream for my children to do so too. Cruz The credibility of the national game will not play for Spain.’ has taken much stick over recent years With brother Brooklyn being a Hol- with different immigration laws meanlywood actor and other brother Romeo ing there are more and more players not being involved with football, David turning out for nations who they are not obviously seen Cruz as the last hope of linked with in any way other than living fulfilling that dream. in the country. Being born in Spain, while David was In this year’s World Cup the American playing with Real Madrid, to English team fielded a side with only 4 nationals parents, Cruz Beckham had the choice in the starting eleven.
HAMPDEN found it’s roar last night as Scotland beat the Auld Enemy and current World Champions 8-1 in front of 52,000 fans. The score line is Scotland’s biggest win since their 11-0 victory over Ireland in 1901 – but I think this one will taste sweeter. The Tartan Army opened the scoring in the 16th minute from the penalty spot after Ben Richards was fouled by England stopper Harold Weiss.
Richards dusted himself off to put away the penalty in what would be the first of 4 goals for the prolific striker. Jubilant Richards said after the game: “We came into the game thinking we could cause an upset, but no one would ever have seen us put eight past the best team in the world. I wonder what the odds would have been on that. “Its always a great feeling to leave any field with a win, a goal, the match ball but to do all three against England is unreal.
Absentees England were without skipper Damien Killiam and another six players who were in the World Cup run 3 years ago.
England stu This will no doubt be a setback in their preparations for their defence of the trophy next summer in Mexico. Manager Alan Shearer said after the game: “The players came here expecting a hard game. I think Scotland got a few breaks which resulted in goals and ultimately the win. “We are not going to kid ourselves, this was not good enough for England but in our defence we did have what was a shadow team playing. After the Richards opener, Scotland found themselves 3-0 up at half time
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unned as Scotland take them for EIGHT! with goals for Gus Rethwisch and Eddie Bunker. Three goals in 18 minutes from Richards after the break gave Scotland a sixgoal lead before Anthony Penya pulled one back for the World Champions. The goal of the night from Kenneth Lerner restored Scotland’s six-goal lead in the 81st minute. Lerner received the ball on the halfway line and beat two players before chipping the ball over the England goalkeeper from 20-yards out. In the 84th minute England captain Harold Weiss was dismissed for a poor
challenge on Lerner. A Challenge which just showed the frustration that the entire England side was feeling. Scotland capitalised on their man advantage when substitute Roger Bumpass scored a bullet header from a corner in injury time to round off the scoring.
Hampden Roar The Hampden crowd, the majority of whom stayed until the final whistle, were jubilant at the final whistle. The 52,000 strong crowd where singing the national
anthem as the players left the field of play in what some supporters were saying was a once in a lifetime performance. Edith Wiggins said outside the ground: “The last time we performed like that against England was in 1967. I wasn’t around for that and doubt I will be for the next time this happens. Magic.” Scotland boss Billy Davies told the fans and the players not to get too carried away: “This was a freak result. We could play
England another 100 times and the result would never end up like this. “I am not discrediting anything the boys have done tonight. We will take this result and progress to our next match very much on a high. I am wise enough not to get too carried away.” The Tartan Army will no doubt respect their manager’s opinion, but I think a few may be wakening up this morning nursing the odd headache. And so they should. Recent times have not been good for Scottish football fans. Let’s hope this is the start of something.
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SCOTLAND were on top of the world last night after beating World Champions England 8-1 at Hampden. The result is the biggest result in Scotland’s history since 1901 and gives the squad a huge boost ahead of next summers World Cup in Mexico. Four goals by Ben Richards seen the Tartan Army on their way while Eddie Bunker, Gus Rethwisch, Kenneth Lerner and Roger Bumpass completed the rout.
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