Outdated, unfair and crying out for reform - those at the sharp end of the care system want politicians to talk about it. So why isn't it getting more of a mention? #socialcare Carers UK Age UK Campaigns Local Government Association (LGA) #socialcarefuture CSA bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

'I always dreaded when the football was on' - BBC News bbc.com/news/articles/…

The Metropolitan police has issued a series of wide-ranging apologies to campaigners for the “indefensible” use of undercover officers to spy on them, the #spycops public inquiry has heard. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j… Check out my BBC World Service show about Frank #Worrell WI's first permanent Black captain Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent MBE - #Worrell changed her life +Sir Charlie Griffith - off his long run +Cammie Smith - oldest living WI player +Vaneisa Baksh - #Worrell biographer

Our full report is on #C4News at 7pm.

NEWS | We can confirm officers are dealing with a disturbance during a protest in Southport this evening (30 July). Officers deployed are currently dealing with criminal behaviour & violence with bottles and wheelie bins being thrown at them. More here: orlo.uk/jeqTd

People help to repair damaged wall at #Southport Mosque after violence last night. Latest in BBC North West at 1.30

Today is a joyous day for the safe return of our colleague Evan Gershkovich. We are so grateful for all the voices that were raised when his was silent. We can finally say, in unison, “Welcome home, Evan.” Read a letter from Emma Tucker. on.wsj.com/3YyEHux

5 Minutes On - Racism and sexism in the Army - Kerry-Ann's story - BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Cpl Kerry-Ann Knight took the Army to Tribunal and won. The Army claims to have zero tolerance of discrimination and encourages complaints. But Kerry-Ann’s experience shows how discrimination is tolerated and complainants victimised. centreformilitaryjustice.org.uk/the-thin-skin-…

Roger Law was the best. A superb, supportive colleague and a lovely man. Roger dealt with every legal challenge with a quiet determination and a wry sense of humour. He was such a reassuring presence. You knew you were in safe hands. Thank you Roger. Rest In Peace.

Last night thugs set fire to the Spellow Hub Library on County Road in Liverpool - a place opened last year to help people in one of the country’s most deprived areas with routes into work and education They also set fire to a local shop Horrific liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…

'I'm shocked to find out how many racist friends I have'. Debbie Stokes, a local who works at a nearby library, said the disorder in Liverpool last night was 'disgusting'. trib.al/5LyYW0E

Sister of Bebe King witnessed Southport knife attack bbc.com/news/articles/…

“..not one of the professional witnesses who gave evidence at Maeve’s inquest had had any training or education in ME or treating ME patients.”

An exclusive 2-year investigation by me and ⁦⁦Aleem Maqbool⁩ which exposes huge failings in child protection at the Church of England. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Tom has worked on Grenfell since 2017 and has relentlessly explored the background.

This story about Elliot has been a labour of love for my friend and colleague video-journalist ⁦Rachel Price⁩ Rachel Price. It’s an issue which rarely gets much attention. Please read and watch her beautiful film. #BBCNews bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Condolences to Ralph’s family and friends. Hilarious memories of working together on the road. RIP Ralph.

An undercover #spycops police officer who deceived at least four women into sexual relationships and fathered a child with one of them is a “cruel and manipulative” liar, a public inquiry has been told. theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/n…