BAME communities urged to take the COVID-19 vaccine
A video campaign, including Prince Charles, urging ethnic minorities to take the COVID-19 vaccine was aired yesterday by British broadcasters. This comes as around 16.5 million people in the UK have been vaccinated with the first dose and a new…
The Tracey Beakers of our world say you can be successful after life in care
Following a week of rave reviews, the second episode of My Mum: Tracey Beaker is set to return to the small screen tonight. The three-part series is a spin off of the well known Tracey Beaker and Dumping Ground series. …
Schools across UK prepare for possible return on 8th March
With Wales announcing that primary school pupils will be returning on Monday, schools across the UK are preparing to return to classroom as soon as the 8th of March. Kent MPs have been urging the government to prioritise teachers for…
Health workers appeal for better PPE in open letter to the Prime Minister
Health organisations across the UK have written a letter to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calling for better PPE provisions in hospitals. Personal Protective Equipment has been at the centre of controversy throughout the pandemic, but health care workers say…
How much do you know about our Garden Birds?
Tune in to Invicta News at 3pm to find out more about the RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch’s 20th Anniversary.
Coronavirus boosts Veganuary sign-ups to record high
The Coronavirus has motivated a record number of people signing up for Veganuary in 2021. Veganuary, a charity which allows people to sign up on their website all year round for 31 days of vegan recipes and a free cookbook,…
Medway Council deny Universal Credit motion
Last night, a motion to mount pressure onto the Government regarding Universal Credit was defeated. This motion was made in response to the successful non-binding vote on the issue of extending a £20 increase in Universal Credit put forward in…
Glastonbury festival cancelled for second year in a row
Yesterday Britain’s largest and most iconic festival Glastonbury announced it would be cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It adds on more heartache from the past year for music enthusiasts who saw Glastonbury…
UK big cat sightings on the rise during lockdown
The legend of British big cats has returned with a vigour since the UK entered a third national lockdown. People have been exploring the British countryside in the masses to escape and exercise, and subsequently since then, big cat sightings…
Fishers’ fury continues over Brexit ‘teething problems’ at ports
Fishing organisations are continuing to criticise the government over its lack of preparedness following Britain’s exit from the European Union. Increased checks and delays at major ports have prompted the Prime Minister to pledge £23 million to compensate those who…