Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics Exclusive: Advanced practitioners are being deployed to cover doctor rota gaps across the NHS, figures show The Guardian - UK · Apr 25
Poem of the week: Nest Box by Simon Armitage A drunk old man’s report of sighting an angel opens on to much broader mysteries The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025
Five children’s books that feature positive male role models – from toddlers to teens We are facing an apparent crisis of masculinity among young boys. As the success of the Netflix show Adolescence has highlighted, young men are lacking positive role models – and increasingly looking to misogynistic online influencers to fill the void. The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025
A Song for Ella Grey review – Orpheus casts a fateful spell over teenage dreamers David Almond’s young adult novel is brought to life in a soulful production that weaves its mythical elements with imagination The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024
Best children’s books of 2023 Dream-seeking bears, a pancake-making lion, an ingenious guide to rewilding and more The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Ex-Starbucks manager claims he was told to punish pro-union staff: ‘I didn’t want to do illegal stuff’ The company has been accused of union-busting tactics at stores across the country The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
Starbucks ex-manager says he was told to punish pro-union employees A former Starbucks Corp. store manager in New York said he was instructed to single out and discipline pro-union employees for unrelated reasons, such as wearing purple pants. Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022