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Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 17 minutes agoUniversity student Khadijatu Barrie, whose sister was married off at 14, told the BBC she welcomed the ban but wished it had come in to save her younger...
What we know about the India crush that killed 121
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 hour agoHe saw her body lying outside a hospital on a news channel on Tuesday evening. "But when I went there, I could not find my mother and have since been...
More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 hours agoUmesh Kumar Tripathi, chief medical officer from the neighbouring district of Etah, told reporters...
Dorset's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county
BBC via Yahoo Style Singapore· 2 hours agoFor inspiration, view some top tips from three of England's Big Picture photographers. When emailing pictures, please make sure you include the following information: The ...
Bandstand set for repairs after plans approved
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 2 hours agoThe bandstand has been fenced off since the summer of 2021 [BBC] A historic bandstand which has been fenced off for three years is set to be restored...
Comedian delays show start time so people can vote
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 3 hours agoVoter turnout in Middlesbrough has been below the UK average at the last three general elections. In 2019, it was 56.1%, the lowest in the north-east of...
'Eye-popping' rare fish fossil on display
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Concerns over affordability of pay expectations
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 3 hours agoTeresa Cope said that 80% of Manx Care's funding is for staffing costs [BBC] Manx Care's budget does not include enough money to "achieve a pay award...
Family's lost cat found after five years
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 3 hours agoJoey is already settling back in at home. "We brought him in and he just sat where he always sat on the computer chair," said Ms Mundy. Now, Joey is "doing well" and turns 11 next week. "He ...
Orphaned otter cubs to be re-released into wild
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 3 hours ago“Otters live wherever there is fresh water with plenty of food and shelter to raise their young,” she said. Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram ...