Edd Dracott
UK
JD Vance joins world tributes to Pope Francis after Easter Sunday meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron said Pope Francis wanted to ‘unite people with one another and with nature’.
By Edd Dracott
21 Apr 2025
UK
‘Incandescent’ women plan to attend London vigil regardless of police talks
The vigil for Sarah Everard is subject to ongoing discussions between organisers and police.
By Edd Dracott
12 Mar 2021
UK
Slow clap protest more subdued than previous NHS applause, but ‘just first step’
The demonstration was made in response to a ‘kick in the teeth’ 1% pay rise offer for NHS workers.
By Edd Dracott
11 Mar 2021
UK
Hundreds walk to call for end to ‘life-destroying’ betting promotion in football
More than 300 former gamblers and relatives of people lost to the addiction have joined the Big Step.
By Edd Dracott
7 Mar 2021
UK
Children, adults and authors celebrate ‘more important than ever’ World Book Day
Despite many being stuck at home, thousands of children dressed as their favourite literary characters.
By Edd Dracott
4 Mar 2021