Life & Society

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A long‑standing British courier business has gone into liquidation after 14 years of operation, causing local disruption to some parcel deliveries and sparking confusion that led customers to speculate about wider problems within the UK postal and courier sector. Pedal and Post, an Oxford‑based sustainable delivery firm known for its cargo bike‑based service, formally entered liquidation earlier this year...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has formally approved a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban the annual Al Quds Day march in central London, citing serious concerns about public disorder if the event went ahead amid heightened tensions over the Middle East conflict. The protest, scheduled for Sunday and traditionally held to express solidarity with Palestinians, drew criticism in...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Singer and television presenter Jane McDonald has opened up about her approach to health, her favourite travel destinations and her personal decision not to have children, in a wide‑ranging interview that reveals a more candid side to the much‑loved personality. McDonald, who rose to fame with her debut album in the 1990s and later became known for her travel...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland has launched a major new strategy aimed at reducing deaths and serious harms linked to both drugs and alcohol, bringing the two issues together in a single, coordinated public health response in a move officials describe as the next phase in tackling the country’s long‑standing addiction crisis. The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A veteran former firefighter has commended the professionalism and efficiency of crews responding to a major blaze in Glasgow, highlighting the risks and challenges faced by emergency services during the incident. The fire, which broke out in a multi-storey residential building, prompted a swift response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and emergency personnel across the city....

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland’s Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, has faced sharp criticism over what opponents describe as “shameful” NHS failings in his own constituency. The accusations follow reports highlighting delays in patient care, staffing shortages, and service disruptions at local hospitals, sparking renewed debate over the Scottish government’s handling of healthcare. Opposition politicians have focused on long waiting times for elective...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has reportedly lost another £1.5 million, highlighting ongoing financial difficulties that have drawn media attention and public scrutiny. The latest setback underscores the challenges the former royal faces in managing personal finances despite her high-profile career and public engagements. Ferguson, 63, has previously experienced a series of financial difficulties stemming from unsuccessful...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Scottish mother who lost the sight in one eye after developing brain tumours she believes were caused by a contraceptive injection is preparing to meet a senior Scottish politician as part of a campaign seeking compensation and greater accountability. Tammy Croston, 47, from Fife, says her life has been permanently changed after doctors discovered multiple benign brain...

Published: March 10, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A father in Clitheroe has tragically taken his own life just weeks after his wedding, leaving family and friends struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss. The incident has prompted local authorities and mental health experts to highlight the importance of support for those experiencing emotional distress, even during times that may appear joyful to outsiders....

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A pregnant woman from Aberdeen has spoken movingly about preparing for motherhood while coping with the grief of losing her own mother to cancer, saying she “couldn’t imagine becoming a mother without her.” The woman, who is expecting her first child later this year, shared her experience of navigating pregnancy while still processing the loss of her mother, who died...