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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Local veterans celebrate Health for Heroes Award at VE Day Event
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure invited veterans for afternoon tea at Barrhead Foundry to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Veterans were recently invited to an afternoon tea at Barrhead Foundry to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and efforts to support them in East Renfrewshire. The special gathering saw East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure receive the Armed Forces' Covenant Employer Bronze Award, in recognition of its support for the armed forces community. As part of this support, the leisure team developed the Health for Heroes scheme. The initiative launched in 2019 as the first programme of its kind in Scotland, offering free fitness memberships to support local veterans in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council. Veteran Kevin Potts was in the Royal Air Force as a photographic specialist for 22 years. His wife, Fiona, is also a veteran and they are Health for Heroes members. Kevin told the Paisley Daily Express: 'The Health for Heroes initiative is important because there is very little support for veterans when they come out, whether they've served for a short period or had a longer period of service. 'They're left going from a massive family environment to very little, so any support outside is massive to them. It means a lot and makes them feel like they're still part of the veteran family. 'Getting like-minded people together who may have lost touch with the military family gives veterans an opportunity to tell their stories. Having the Health for Heroes environment allows them to pass information on and keep the rhetoric.' James McEwan, from Barrhead, joined the army at the age of 18 and served in Germany and Northern Ireland. The 70-year-old veteran, added: 'There are so many soldiers with so many needs when they come out of the army. I try to push the message that it's not weak to go to combat stress. 'It's not a 'manly' thing to stay away from it - get help if you're struggling with your mental health. 'It's always good if you can do physical exercise. 'I'm just getting back into the gym again and usually come down to use Barrhead Foundry's gym once or twice a week, when I can manage.' Captain David Hanley, 102 Field Squadron's PSAO (Permanent Staff Administration Officer), presented the recognition award at the event, which was attended by veterans, local partners who support the armed forces community and local councillors, including council leader Owen O'Donnell and councillor and veterans champion Kate Campbell. Councillor Campbell said: 'I'd like to congratulate East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure for achieving the bronze award. 'They have been undertaking fantastic work in supporting our local armed forces community, both internally with their employees and across East Renfrewshire. 'Having spoken with a number of veterans, it is clear that the Health For Heroes scheme has been a success and is making a real difference to the lives of local residents. I would encourage anyone from our armed forces community to get involved and see how it could help and support you.' East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure's chief executive Anthony McReavy said: 'We are very proud to receive the Armed Forces' Employer Recognition Bronze Award and for our Health for Heroes programme, recognising the positive impact it has in supporting veterans in our community.'
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan slams India for trying to impede water flow
Listen to article A senior Pakistani diplomat has denounced India's "malevolent designs" to impede the flow of water guaranteed to Pakistan under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and called on New Delhi to refrain from stopping, diverting or restricting rivers going downstream. "We will never accept any such moves," Ambassador Usman Jadoon, deputy permanent representative of Pakistan, told a UNSC meeting held under the format named after a former Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN, Diego Arriva, while highlighting India's attempt to weaponize water. Arria Formula meetings are informal that enable Security Council members to have a frank and private exchange of views on relevant subjects. Friday's meeting of the 15-member Council on 'Protecting Water in Armed Conflict' was convened by Slovenia, in cooperation with Algeria, Panama, Sierra Leone, and the Global Alliance to Spare Water from Armed Conflicts. Opening the debate, Slovenia's State Secretary Melita Gabric emphasized the critical role that protecting water and related infrastructure during armed conflicts plays in safeguarding civilian lives, saying, "protection of civilians and civilian objects under international humanitarian law is non-negotiable." In his remarks, the Pakistani envoy pointed out that attacks against water resources, related infrastructure, and denial of access to these resources constitute a flagrant violation of established norms, and widely accepted principles, noting that the UNSC too has also reaffirmed these principles and strongly condemned the unlawful denial of such access and depriving civilians of objects indispensable to their survival.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
UK households eligible for new cost of living support worth up to £500
The money is being distributed by Worcestershire County Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme - we explain the full list of eligibility UK households could get up to £500 in cost of living help. The money is being distributed by Worcestershire County Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme. This scheme sees local council awarded a set amount of funding, which they can then distribute in the form of cash grants or vouchers to struggling residents. It is up to each local authority to decide what support it offers, and who is eligible for help. If you're a resident of Malvern, Worcester, Wychavon, Bromsgrove, Redditch or Wyre Forest, you may be entitled to up to £500 in energy help. There is up to £500 available for homes with children under 18 or full-time students under 21, or up to £300 for adult-only households aged 18–66. Pensioner households can also get up to £300. The money can be paid straight to your energy provider, or you may be offered Post Office vouchers. In order to receive this help, you must have an overall household income of £24,570 if you're single and with no children, or £31,000 or less a year for all other households, excluding the following non-means tested benefits: Armed Forces Guaranteed Income Payments Armed Forces Independence Payments & Mobility Supplements Disability Living Allowance – Mobility Component – Higher & Lower rates Personal Independence Payment – Mobility Component – Enhanced & Standard rates Universal Credit – Child element – Disabled child – High & Low rates Universal Credit – Childcare element War disablement Pension You must also have no household savings, with the exception of if you're over state pension age, in which case you can have £5,000 in savings. You or someone else in your household must also: Have a long-term diagnosed health condition or registered disabled Be of state pension age Have young children of pre-school age (four years old or under) In receipt of one of these benefits: Attendance Allowance, Carers Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Health Allowance (included within your Universal Credit breakdown) Be receiving support from services such as food banks, Citizens Advice, Age UK, mental health or housing support, or your GP social prescribing team Worcestershire County Council can also help with repairing or replacing broken boilers, installing first-time heating systems and servicing and upgrading smart heating controls. You can apply for the support by emailing evidence of your situation to whsf7@ or by posting paper evidence to: Act on Energy, Unit 2, Lauriston Business Park, Salford Priors, Warwickshire, WR11 8SN. If you're not covered by Worcestershire County Council, it is worth checking what support your local council can offer you. For example, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is giving out vouchers to help with energy or food costs worth £300. This is split into two £150 vouchers. In order to be eligible, you must be over the age of 16 and living independently of parents or carers and have no money to cover essential bills.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Old Beirut explosion video falsely linked to Pakistan's attack on India: PIB fact-checks
NEW DELHI: Press Information Bureau on Friday debunked several social media posts which claimed Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation. The fact checking arm of PIB said that a video of explosive attacks in Beirut in 2020 is being spread by the Pakistani handles. "An old video is being shared on social media with the claim that Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation," PIB said. Operation Sindoor IPL 2025 suspended as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Pakistan appeals for loans citing 'heavy losses', later says X account hacked Can Pakistan afford a war with India? Here's a reality check PIB also said advised social media users to not fall for the propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. "The video being shared is of the explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon in the year 2020, Don't fall for the propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. Rely only on official information," it added. This comes hours after Armed successfully intercepted and shot down over 50 swarm drones during multiple Pakistani attempts to breach the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders, according to military sources. In a comprehensive counter-drone operation, Army Air Defence units deployed advanced weaponry including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm systems, Schilka systems, and specialized counter-UAS equipment across multiple sectors including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot. "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir," Army said in a post on X. "The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs," it added. The attacks came a day after Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes on multiple spots in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under ' Operation Sindoor .'
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Johar salutes the Indian army after Operation Sindoor, says, ‘Dil Se Salute'
Filmmaker Karan Johar shared an Instagram post to show support to India's attack in the code name of Operation Sindoor on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir terror bases on May 7. 'Dil se… Salute' Taking to his social media, Karan Johar wrote, 'Dil se… Salute and immense gratitude to our Armed Forces. Jai Hind. #OperationSindoor." Celebs who applauded Celebrities like Sanjay Dutt, Preity Zinta, Sunny Deol, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal , Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan , among others, have come forward to applaud the Indian Armed Forces for their strong response. Operation Sindoor Air siren warning sounded in Chandigarh, residents advised to stay indoors J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan on high alert after Pak's failed drone attacks Conflict widens, India targets Lahore, Pindi, Karachi after foiling multiple Pakistani attacks Akshay Kumar Tweeted, 'Jai Hind Jai Mahakaal.' Kareena Kapoor wrote, 'Grateful to the efforts of our armed forces. I salute their bravery and commitments to national security. Let's stand united against terrorism. Jai Hind.' Kamal Haasan Tweeted, 'A proud India stands united with its armed forces. This is the resolute response of a strong nation that will not be divided by cowardly acts of terror. I applaud the decisive and strategic military action taken by Government of India. Jai Hind.' Mammootty's Tweet read, 'Salute to our Real heroes! #OperationSindoor proved again, when the nation calls, the #IndianArmy answers. Thank you for saving lives and restoring hope. You Make The Nation Proud. Jai Hind!' Mollywood superstar Mohanlal wrote, 'We wore Sindoor not just as a tradition, but as a symbol of our unwavering resolve. Challenge us and we will rise, fearless and stronger than ever. Saluting every brave heart of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and BSF. Your courage fuels our pride. Jai Hind!' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
