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Arts and cultural engagement ‘linked to slower pace of biological ageing’

Research from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Harry Styles, Danny Boyle and the Southbank Centre's new 'tonic for the nation'

Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre Mark Ball talks us through their 75th anniversary year which aims to bring hope and togetherness in tough times

Evening Standard · Mar 6

‘We don’t want to be a toy town’: has Brexit sunk this historic UK fishing fleet?

Struggling fishers in Hastings say the industry is dying after a deal giving away access to its waters made a tough job impossible

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Alex Murdaugh prosecutors rest case after pathologist stands by brutal account of Paul and Maggie’s murders

The state called several witnesses to the stand as part of its rebuttal case, before jurors will be taken on a tour of the murder scene

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Pathologist disputes Alex Murdaugh defense witness as trial winds down

WALTERBORO, S.C. — The South Carolina pathologist who performed autopsies on Paul and Maggie Murdaugh after their murders on Tuesday disputed defense witnesses who said her conclusions about how the son and mother died were incorrect.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

John Marvin Murdaugh describes crime scene, investigation at brother’s murder trial; defense rests its case

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh’s brother testified Monday to instances when he believed law enforcement officers were trying to mislead him about their investigation into Murdaugh’s role in the murders of his wife and son.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

Alex Murdaugh trial - live: Brutal cross-examination begins as Murdaugh spars with prosecutor

Alex Murdaugh interrogated about clients he stole from as cross-examination begins in murder case - latest trial updates

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Ex-South Carolina law partner says Alex Murdaugh told inconsistent stories after wife, son’s murders

WALTERBORO, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh’s friend and former law partner described a chaotic scene at the Murdaugh family house the night of the murders, and the day after.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Alex Murdaugh partner talks crime scene problems and thefts

A law partner of Alex Murdaugh has testified at his double murder trial that more than a dozen people who weren’t first responders or law enforcement walked around the scene of the killings

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Moment Alex Murdaugh’s defence witness says he has ‘no doubt’ disgraced attorney is in kennel video

One of the key parts of the prosecution’s case has been cellphone footage taken by Paul at the dog kennels just minutes before he and Maggie were shot dead

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023