30 Best Board Games for Christmas 2025
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Bear's Fate Sealed in Emmerdale Modern Slavery Plot
Bear Wolf's life hangs in the balance in Emmerdale after a severe injury. With his true identity known to villains Celia and Ray, will he get medical help or face Anya's tragic fate?
Emmerdale: April's escape fails, family in danger
April Windsor's desperate bid to flee Emmerdale backfires, putting her entire family in the crosshairs of ruthless drug lord Celia Daniels. Discover the shocking consequences.
Classic Stories Rebooted as Modern Refugee Narratives
New adaptations of A Christmas Carol and Paddington reframe these beloved tales for today's audiences, exploring themes of displacement and compassion. Discover how these stories speak to the modern refugee experience.
Nature-friendly farming schemes hit by funding and contract issues
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
Seismic Waves Could Revolutionise Soil Health Mapping
A groundbreaking technique using seismic waves to map soil health could boost crop yields and help prevent famine. Experts say it's a potential 'holy grail' for agriculture.
Seismic Waves to Unlock Soil Health Secrets
A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?
UK farmers lose £828m after hottest spring and summer
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
Khao-So-i: A Fearless Modern Thai Bistro in Fitzrovia
Win Srinavakool's ambitious London outpost brings Chiang Mai's khao soi to a buzzy Fitzrovia basement. Discover novel flavours, a chaotic vibe, and a must-try laab dib. Book your table now.
Myanmar conflict drives 18% rise in opium farming
The ongoing civil war in Myanmar has triggered an 18% annual increase in opium poppy cultivation, reshaping global narcotics supply chains and funding armed groups. Read the full analysis.
Scott Galloway Addresses UK's Crisis of Masculinity
Marketing professor Scott Galloway analyses the modern crisis of masculinity in the UK, highlighting loneliness, economic shifts, and the need for new role models. Read his insights.
Emmerdale: Laurel in danger as Ray's secret exposed
Laurel Thomas is dangerously smitten with Ray Walters in Emmerdale, unaware he runs a modern slavery ring. As Nicola King investigates, will Laurel become Celia's next victim?
Young NZ Farmers Struggle with Land Ownership
Young farmers in New Zealand face impossible barriers to land ownership despite feeding the nation. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and what's being done.
Couple jailed for modern slavery in brothel
A couple from Smethwick has been sentenced for running a human trafficking ring, exploiting 14 women in a brothel. Learn how to spot the signs of modern slavery.
Dating app horror: Oral offer in 15 minutes
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.
Architect Robert AM Stern Dies Aged 86
Celebrated architect Robert AM Stern, famed for designing NYC's iconic 15 Central Park West and championing traditional modern design, has passed away at 86. Discover his lasting legacy.
Man jailed for enslaving eight at London car wash
Hewa Margai sentenced to eight years for modern slavery at his Mitcham car wash. Victims, including a teen, were trafficked and abused. Read the full investigation.
Car wash owner jailed for modern slavery in Mitcham
Hewa Margai, 45, imprisoned for keeping eight Romanian nationals in a squalid shed. The case was exposed by his youngest victim, a 15-year-old boy. Read the full investigation details.
Jonty Bravery guilty of assaulting Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, who threw a boy from Tate Modern, has been found guilty of attacking two nurses at Broadmoor hospital. Read the full details of the shocking assaults.
Modern aphorisms to help navigate 2025
Discover five contemporary aphorisms from James Geary's updated book 'The World in a Phrase' that offer wisdom for today's digital age and political climate.
John Nixon's Avant-Garde Art Exhibition at Heide
Explore the playful yet rigorous world of late Australian artist John Nixon at Heide Museum. Discover his radical approach blending art with everyday life. Visit before March 2026.
Making an Online/Offline Relationship Work
Discover how one couple bridges the digital gap: she's read 57 books, he's binge-watched Selling Sunset. Their secret? Listening and enjoying their differences. Read their story.
Famed Stahl House in Hollywood Hills for sale at $25M
The legendary Stahl House, a midcentury modern architectural icon in Los Angeles, hits the market for the first time at $25 million. Explore its remarkable history and cultural significance.
UK rejects Nigeria organ trafficking deportation plea
The UK government has refused Nigeria's request to deport former senator Ike Ekweremadu, convicted under the Modern Slavery Act for organ trafficking. Read the full story.
Hollywood's Dark Era: Why Films Are So Dim
Explore why blockbusters like Wicked: For Good face criticism for dark, murky visuals. Discover the technological and creative shifts behind cinema's colour drain. Read more.
Parent WhatsApp Groups: The Modern Parenting Hell
Discover why parent WhatsApp groups have become a relentless source of stress for UK families and learn how to reclaim your peace. Read the full story now.
Clarkson bans non-British cakes from his pub
Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.
Emmerdale star reveals Bear Wolf 'never coming back'
Emmerdale's Joshua Richards addresses Bear Wolf's tragic future in the show's hard-hitting modern slavery storyline. Discover the devastating details and why Bear may be gone for good.
The Rise of the 'Leastess' in Modern Party Hosting
Discover why modern party hosting has become a source of anxiety and how the 'leastess' phenomenon is changing social dynamics. Learn to reclaim joyful entertaining.
UK Universities Cut Language Degrees as Demand Falls
UK universities are closing language departments as student demand plummets, despite Duolingo reporting young Brits are keen learners. Experts warn of a national crisis.
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