Great-grandmother graduates from university at 90 years old
At the age of 90, Maryette McFarland from Londonderry has achieved what she began more than seventy years ago — graduating with a degree in English Literature from the Open […]
Family Pride as 90-Year-Old Maryette McFarland Celebrates Her Long-Awaited Graduation
As the Open University’s graduation ceremony began at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, pride and joy filled the room when Maryette McFarland crossed the stage. Her eldest daughter, Shauna Gailey, was by […]
Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK
Migrants coming to the UK under certain visa routes will soon be required to demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency, under new government rules aimed at tightening immigration policy. […]
Experts Warn New UK Language Rules Could Exclude Skilled Workers
Experts and immigration advocates have warned that the government’s new English language requirement could discourage skilled workers from coming to the UK, particularly in technical and middle-skilled industries. Dr Madeleine […]
Minister ‘appalled’ women banned from Muslim run
Communities Secretary Steve Reed has expressed outrage after women were barred from participating in a charity fun run organised by the East London Mosque (ELM) in Victoria Park, describing the […]
Equality Watchdog to Review Women’s Ban at East London Mosque Charity Run
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that it will examine the circumstances surrounding last weekend’s Victoria Park charity run, following widespread criticism over its exclusion of women. […]
Devastation of Gaza makes it harder to track down – and return – bodies
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to face strain as the bodies of seven deceased Israeli hostages have been returned from Gaza, with at least 20 still believed […]
Confusion and Anger as Israel Identifies Incorrect Body Among Hostage Returns
Tensions deepened late Tuesday after Israeli forensic experts determined that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas was not that of an Israeli hostage. The case has revived painful […]
British social media star ‘Big John’ detained in Australia over visa
British social media personality “Big John” Fisher, known for his viral fast food reviews and signature catchphrase “bosh,” has been detained in Australia after a visa issue halted his planned […]
“Big John” Fisher Spends Birthday in Detention as Fans Rally Behind Him
Spending his 52nd birthday in an Australian detention hotel, “Big John” Fisher shared emotional updates with fans about his ordeal. The British social media star, who had travelled to Australia […]