After losing the ability to speak, Matthew Rutherford has learnt how to communicate his emotions through art.The 39-year-old, from Derby, crashed his car in 2010 and, following 10 years of rehabilitation, was diagnosed with aphasia, a condition where a person’s speech is affected by damage to the brain.Matthew’s friend, Natasha Earith, said: “He does a…
Kim Leadbeater: Serious conversations needed on safety for MPs
The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox believes “serious conversations” about the safety of people in public life need to take place.Kim Leadbeater, who represents the same Batley and Spen parliamentary seat her sister did before she was killed in 2016, has said she is having the same conversations after the death of Sir David…
Your pictures on the theme of ‘minimalism’
We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme “minimalism”. Here are some of the pictures we received from around the world.Image source, Mary Lee DereskeImage caption, Mary Lee Dereske: “After hearing a ruckus on the rooftop, I went outside to discover two large ravens dancing on the parapet. I went…
Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland’s city regions are set to receive billions of pounds to improve public transport in next week’s Budget.Chancellor Rishi Sunak will commit £6.9bn towards train, tram, bus and cycle projects when he sets out his spending plans on Wednesday.Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are among the regions that will…
Norfolk sand: Has a colossal experiment worked?
By Rebecca MorelleGlobal science correspondent, BBC NewsMedia caption, Watch: Before and after footage of sand scheme in Norfolk, to prevent coastal erosionTwo years ago, a stretch of coastline in North Norfolk underwent a radical transformation. Millions of tonnes of sand were shifted there to hold back the encroaching sea. It’s the first time an experiment…
The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
By Vishva SamaniBBC News, LondonImage source, BBC Image caption, Manisha Varsani says the Hanuman soft toy helps her sons Jayden and Khayan connect with their Hindu faith and cultureCould a cuddly deity be a powerful way to pass down faith and culture to very young children? Over the last few years a handful of small…
California Personal Injury Firm MVP Accident Attorneys Proud To Be One of The Original Premier Members of Justice HQ
Irvine CA – MVP Accident Attorneys, one of the fastest-growing personal injury case specialists in California, is delighted to announce that they are one of the first members of Premier Justice HQ. Justice HQ is an exclusive membership for plaintiff attorneys that offers the ideal alternative to the traditional law firm setting…
The Papers: ‘Royal health concern’ and GP appointment ‘row’
By BBC NewsStaffImage caption, Some of the papers managed to cover the Queen’s hospital stay in their late editions. The Daily Mail notes that her overnight stay – which Buckingham Palace said was for preliminary medical checks – came “just hours after cancelling her visit to Northern Ireland”. Sources tell the paper that there is…
Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alec Baldwin is a co-producer of the film Rust, which was being filmed in New MexicoA woman has died and a man has been injured after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a New Mexico film set for the 19th Century western Rust.Halyna Hutchins, 42, was shot while…
Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie’s remains found
Image source, Instagram/ Gabby PetitoImage caption, Gabby Petito (left) was found dead in WyomingHuman remains found in a Florida park on Wednesday are those of Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of murdered blogger Gabby Petito, the FBI says.The body of Mr Laundrie, who had been missing for over a month, was identified using dental records. Mr…