Life & Society

Published: 08 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In the quiet corridors of power where decisions shape lives, a significant shift unfolds for Prince Harry. Reports reveal that his security arrangements in the United Kingdom now stand under formal government review. This development marks a pivotal moment, one that could redefine how the Duke of Sussex navigates his ties to the land of his birth. For...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India's travel chaos worsened on Friday as the country's largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled hundreds of scheduled flights following three days of widespread disruption across its network. The airline, which controls around 60% of the domestic market and operates more than 2,000 flights daily, has been struggling with pilot shortages after failing to adjust to new crew rostering rules....

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Older people living with frailty are being let down by general practitioners across England, according to a hard-hitting report from the National Audit Office released today. The independent public spending watchdog has revealed that GPs are identifying and supporting far fewer frail patients than they did just a few years ago, leaving hundreds of thousands at greater risk...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Plans for a major revamp of Cardiff Central, Wales’ busiest railway station, have received final approval, with work set to begin in mid-2026. The £140m project includes a new brick arch rear entrance, a larger concourse, improved waiting areas, better accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and additional retail and cycle facilities. Most of the upgrades are expected...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Telling women about their breast density after mammograms may increase anxiety unnecessarily, a study suggests. Breast density measures the ratio of glandular and fibrous tissue to fat, affecting cancer risk and mammogram accuracy. Researchers at the University of Sydney studied 2,401 Australian women screened for breast cancer between September 2023 and July 2024. Participants were divided into three...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The scimitar-horned oryx, once declared extinct in the wild, is making a remarkable comeback in the Sahara Desert thanks to captive breeding programs. Conservationists hope that reintroducing this antelope to its natural habitat will not only restore the species but also help stabilize fragile ecosystems at the edge of the Sahara, slowing the desert’s expansion. In the spring...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The travel industry is evolving rapidly, with 2026 poised to usher in a wave of new trends that reflect how people want to experience the world. Data from leading hotel groups, travel firms, and trend forecasters suggest that next year will be defined by quiet escapes, hyper-personalised itineraries, off-grid destinations, and immersive cultural experiences. From “quietcations” to AI-driven...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a significant shift in the way people in England are reaching out to their GP surgeries. For the first time, a higher proportion of patients are now contacting their GPs online rather than by phone. Between 16 September and 9 October, just over 43% of people used online...

Published: 03 December 2025 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Delhi is once again grappling with a familiar and devastating winter crisis as toxic air blankets the Indian capital, driving a staggering rise in acute respiratory illnesses across the city. More than 200,000 cases of respiratory problems were recorded in six major state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, according to new federal government data presented in parliament. Over...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The Italian town of Pesaro has found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after a statue of legendary opera star Luciano Pavarotti was left submerged knee-deep inside a festive ice rink, prompting widespread criticism and an emotional response from the late singer’s family. What was intended to be a cheerful Christmas attraction in the historic...