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Young people in the UK are twice as likely as older people to pray regularly. Survey
Young people in the UK are twice as likely as older people to pray regularly, a new survey has found. Some 51% of 18 to 34-year-olds polled by Savanta ComRes
“I have a mutual respect policy”. Abdul, Jobcentre Plus Work Coach
Growing up in West Birmingham, Abdul knew from an early age that he wanted to make a difference. His passion led him to start his own youth organisation, which helped
Empower Yourself This World Cancer Day: Know Your Body and Get Yourself Checked
On World Cancer Day, health professionals and faith leaders are coming together to emphasise the crucial importance of getting checked out by your GP if you notice anything in your
Gaza rebuild will take `a lot of time’ says UN official
The rebuilding process in the devastated Palestinian territory will “take an awful lot of time” despite the promised surge in humanitarian deliveries, a UN official in Gaza has warned.“We’re not
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study
A large UK study has found further evidence that people with more calcium in their diet – equivalent to a glass of milk a day – can help reduce their
Smoking a single cigarette could take 20 minutes off life expectancy, new study says
Each cigarette a person smokes could shorten their life by 20 minutes, according to new estimates.The new figures are an increase on previous estimates, which suggested a cigarette shortens a
Drinking coffee in the morning could reduce your risk of death and heart disease, study finds
Starting your day with a cup of coffee could bring more health benefits than a few cups throughout the day, a new study has suggested.Researchers monitoring long-term health, nutrition and
Why I began my endo campaign: Dr Anita Sharma
“A recent event on breast cancer in Oldham crystallised for me why we need to better address the health needs of not just Asian women, but females the world over.The
Simple Lifestyle Choices for Better Health and Happiness
By Dr. Sunil Kumar: Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Master Health Coach As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to take a step back, reflect on our lives, and
Review: Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Ultra
A Compact Electric SUV that likes to do things differently The Volvo EX30 is the baby SUV in the Swedish brand’s electric SUV lineup, and it’s making quite a statement.
Leader congratulates locals named in New Year Honours list
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has congratulated three individuals linked to the borough who have been named in the New Year’s Honours list.Councillor Riley said:“It’s always
Rochdale’s toy appeal hits donations record as over 2,500 children receive gifts
Another huge team effort for the Rochdale Giving Back Christmas Toy Appeal and lots of local generosity meant over 2,500 less fortunate children had gifts to open on Christmas day.Residents