Adelaide mother Lisa Bridger who still breastfeeds her seven-year-old son has hit back at vile trolls accusing her of child abuse. Via: Lisa Bridger who still breastfeeds her SEVEN-year-old son hits back at vile trolls
The novelist, who has faced criticism for his male focus, is braving the #MeToo moment with a new book and by speaking out about toxic masculinitySupport our independent journalism with a one-off or monthly contributionIt’s the end of the road for Tim Winton. This is his last interview, after two Read more
Government urged to stamp out anonymous ‘dark advertising’ and the misuse of personal data – and prevent campaigners breaching spending limits Via: Watchdog demands crackdown on digital campaigning after Brexit referendum 'scandals'
The health service compared well to other G7 countries in a report commissioned ahead of its 70th anniversary Via: NHS ranked among world's best at protecting poor despite having far fewer beds and staff than other countries, report finds
Pair of corvettes came close to Norfolk coast, says navy Via: Royal Navy frigate shadows Russian warships in North Sea
• Cundy told ITV: ‘High-pitched tone isn’t what I want’• Presenter later says he was wrong and had been ‘an idiot’The former Chelsea and Tottenham defender Jason Cundy has apologised after his claim, broadcast on national television, that female football commentators are too “high-pitched”.The TalkSport presenter offered up his opinion Read more
UK cities move up the ranks on worldwide cost of living list as pound rallies against the dollarThe pound’s strengthening against the dollar has increased the cost of living in London, Birmingham and Aberdeen, which have moved up the ranks of the world’s most expensive cities.Hong Kong is the world’s Read more
Broadcaster argues ‘best university system in the world’ is being carelessly destroyedMelvyn Bragg has said Britain is becoming a stupid country, in part because its university system is being destroyed.The broadcaster and Labour peer criticised the state of British higher education in an interview with the magazine Radio Times. Continue Read more
Thinktank says in successful city centres offices make up two-thirds of commercial spaceStruggling city centres should end their dependency on retail by replacing shops with offices and housing, according to a report.The Centre for Cities thinktank said the increasing tendency for consumer spending to shift online was a particular risk Read more
Nearly 120 Labour MPs voted with the government, helping ministers to overcome a small Tory rebellion Via: Heathrow vote: Parliament vote to expand airport with massive majority