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How UK Adoption System Failed a Child

June 16, 2026

A baby boy named Preston Davey was adopted by a couple in Blackpool, Lancashire, after his biological mother—already a convicted murderer—gave him up at just five days old. His foster family raised him for months before social services approved the adoption. But the system that placed him in their c

science

Heat, Work, and the Fight for Fair Conditions

April 4, 2025

The concept of wet-bulb temperature is now key in understanding how global warming impacts health. But where did this idea come from? It started with a scientist named J. S. Haldane. He looked at working conditions in mines during the early 1900s. The first signs of a warming world were felt in wo

entertainment

Three Hidden Gems to Stream on Hulu in January 2025

January 17, 2025

Hulu, the go-to place for shows from ABC and Fox, also offers a mix of international content. This January, dive into three underrated shows that you shouldn't miss. First up is "The Jetty, " a British mystery starring Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning. Set in a small town in Lancashire, Embe

sports

Gravy Slip 'N' Slide: The Sticky Showdown at the UK's Wackiest Championships

August 27, 2024

Get ready for a saucy spectacle as hundreds of rowdy revelers flock to the annual 'world gravy wrestling championships' at the Rose 'N' Bowl pub in Rossendale, Lancashire. This international competition, hailed as one of the top ten quirkiest 'sports', features 16 men and 8 women wrestling in a rin