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It’s nearly time for Diwali! (Picture: Getty) Diwali – also known as Divali or Deepawali – is a festival celebrated over five days in many parts of the world. It’s celebrated by people of different faiths, including many Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims, and Buddhists. It is often referred to as the festival of lights for the bold light shows and fireworks that are used to commemorate the occasion. Last year’s festivities were scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic – so this year, people will be hoping to return to full, dazzling form. So when will Diwali 2022 start, and…

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Mental health affects us all (Picture: Getty) Today is World Mental Health Day 2022, when the issue of mental health is given a global platform – inviting people to show their support on social media platforms as well as by wearing a green ribbon badge to raise awareness of the campaign. While physical health is important, mental health is something that requires its own care, attention and responsibility too. The awareness around mental health has grown over the years, with more and more companies, people and professionals focusing on ways to nurture, improve and measure mental health, especially in an…

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Black History Month will be celebrated across the country in October (Picture: Getty Images) In the UK, October is Black History Month (BHM). A national celebration, BHM aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society, and to improve an understanding of Black history in general. Let’s take a deeper dive into the origins of the important celebration, who started it and how to get more involved… Who started Black History Month in the UK? Black History Month in the UK was organised through the leadership of Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo. Addai-Sebo had served as…

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The papers at the start of the working week say rebellion is again simmering within the Conservative Party.  The papers at the start of the working week say rebellion is again simmering within the Conservative Party. 

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