Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies aged 82
Claudette Colvin, the teenager who defied bus segregation nine months before Rosa Parks, has died aged 82. Discover the story of her brave, overlooked stand for justice.
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Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies aged 82
Claudette Colvin, the US civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat nine months before Rosa Parks, has died aged 82. Discover her vital, overlooked story.
Pioneering jockey Diane Crump dies at 77
Diane Crump, who broke the gender barrier in US horse racing in 1969 and rode in the Kentucky Derby, has died. Read about her trailblazing legacy.
Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond reveals her biggest recipe regret
Food Network star Ree Drummond reveals the one recipe she wishes she never made on her show, The Pioneer Woman. Discover the culinary disaster that went viral.
Transgender NSA Worker Sues Trump Administration
A transgender NSA data scientist files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order on gender recognition. Read the full story on the landmark civil rights case.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Vera Weisfeld, retail pioneer and OBE, dies at 87
Vera Weisfeld OBE, co-founder of the iconic What Every Woman Wants fashion chain, has died aged 87. The retail pioneer transformed UK high streets, making fashion affordable for millions. Read her remarkable story.
Australian Radio Pioneer Nadya Anderson Dies Aged 73
Australian radio pioneer and artist Nadya Anderson has died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. A key figure at Melbourne's 3RRR, she championed women on air and later forged a successful sculpture career. Read the full tribute.
Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91
Professor Michael Twyman, who founded the University of Reading's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his lasting legacy in design education.
BBC and LBC radio presenter Brian Hayes dies aged 87
Veteran broadcaster Brian Hayes, credited with shaping the modern phone-in, has died. Tributes pour in for the BBC and LBC legend. Read more about his pioneering career.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies aged 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at 93. Discover his remarkable medical legacy.
Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Jean Finlayson: BBC's Pioneering Female Reporter Dies at 95
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jean Finlayson, the pioneering Scottish journalist who became one of the BBC's first female television reporters and inspired generations of women in broadcasting.
DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer
The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.
Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86
Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Tech pioneer Steward Brand's tugboat home raided by police
Steward Brand, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog, faces investigation as authorities execute surprise raid on his iconic historic tugboat residence in San Francisco Bay.
Soft Cell's Dave Ball, Synth Pioneer, Dies at 67
Remembering Dave Ball, the pioneering synth musician who co-created Soft Cell's iconic sound and helped define 80s electronic music with timeless hits like 'Tainted Love'.
Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer
New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.
Shirley Abicair, zither star and TV pioneer, dies at 98
Remembering Shirley Abicair, the Australian entertainer who charmed 1950s Britain with her zither and became a beloved children's television pioneer.
Lords revolt over Human Rights Act replacement
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Senior civil servant forced out over 'plodding' reforms
Exclusive: A top-ranking civil servant has been removed from their position following mounting criticism over the sluggish pace of government reforms, sparking concerns about Whitehall's efficiency.
Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79
Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling
The US Supreme Court has dramatically weakened the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to implement electoral maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. This landmark decision could reshape American democracy for years to come.
Supreme Court rules for Black voters in Alabama case
In a major ruling with profound implications for American democracy, the Supreme Court has upheld protections for Black voters in Alabama, dealing a significant blow to Republican efforts to dilute minority voting power.
Starmer's Labour accused of crushing protest rights
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over its approach to protest rights, with experts warning of a dangerous erosion of civil liberties in the UK.
Starmer axes top civil servants in Whitehall shake-up
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes sweeping changes to senior civil service roles, removing key officials including Simon Case and Mark Sedwill in dramatic Whitehall overhaul.
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