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Women ‘forced to return to violent homes’ as shortage of UK refuge places leads to crisis

Lives are being put at risk over a lack of spaces to house domestic abuse survivors

The Guardian - UK

Politicians showing terrible failure of leadership, says Oscar winner

An Irish Goodbye star Seamus O’Hara said it is ‘simply disrespectful’ that political representatives with mandates are not doing their jobs.

The Independent UK

Chloe Mitchell vigil: Community gathers to remember 21-year-old and make stand against gender-based violence

Mourners gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday evening to pay their respects to Ms Mitchell and advocate for women’s safety.

Irish Mirror

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The horrific crimes deemed the biggest threat to women and girls in Greater Manchester right now

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is being prioritised alongside terrorism and serious organised crime

Manchester Evening News

Government teams up with Women's Aid to help employers develop tools for employees experiencing domestic violence

Under the Work Life Balance Act 2023, which was signed into law in April, people will be entitled to five statutory paid days of leave if they are experiencing abuse at home

Irish Mirror

Mel B details her fitness journey: ‘This time round it’s more about doing it for me’

The Spice Girls star said she previously used the gym as an escape from her abusive marriage

Evening Standard

‘She gave me hope’: domestic abuse survivors praise Tina Turner’s bravery

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown says singer speaking out about violence had given her courage to act

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Rolling Stones lead tributes to ‘Queen Of Rock And Soul’ Tina Turner

Stars from the world of music and beyond have paid tribute to Tina Turner following her death aged 83.

The Independent UK

Police assessment places violence against women and girls on same footing as terrorism

First official document on VAWG in England and Wales is similar to those used for threats such as serious organised crime, say chiefs

The Guardian - UK

The UK is offering payments to abuse victims – but it may not be enough to help them leave

For the 1.7 million women in England and Wales who are victims of domestic abuse, the cost of living crisis has added more barriers to leaving their abuser. The charity Women’s Aid has found that the vast majority of women living with their abuser have now found it even more…

The Conversation

Angel Lynn: what her harrowing story tells us about coercive control

A Channel 4 documentary explores the life of a young woman who was severely injured when she fell from a van after being kidnapped by her abusive boyfriend

The Guardian - UK

Foyle Women's Aid director describes how stalker targeted her to 'get to person he wanted to control'

Foyle Women's Aid director says PSNI arrests for stalking 'will definitely increase'

Belfast Live

Natalie McNally - family raise over £11,000 for Women's Aid

"We've been able to pour our grief into something so loving and it's allowed us to keep her memory alive."

Belfast Live

The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones

Our condolences go out to their families and friends

Wales Online

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Daily Record

Women facing domestic violence urged to turn off phones ahead of alert test

Councillor Graham Barton made the plea during a meeting of East Ayrshire Council cabinet this week.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway charity appeal for handbags for domestic abuse victims expands

Kim Kirkpatrick launched an appeal for bags filled with toiletries for Women’s Aid at the two Dumfries pubs and has now signed up another venue in Dalbeattie

The Guardian - UK

Safe housing denied to 10,000 women in England fleeing domestic abuse

Lack of shelters may be forcing victims to return to their violent partners or leaving them homeless

Evening Standard

Jesy Nelson drops video for track Bad Thing as women’s charity praises star for highlighting domestic abuse

Women’s Aid praised star for tackling domestic abuse in the music video for her latest track

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Daily Mirror

Jesy Nelson's new singing voice stuns fans as she moves on from divisive Boyz debut

Jesy Nelson's second solo single is a million miles away from her debut offering Boyz, with the former Little Mix singer saying her new track reveals a 'real, raw, honest, vulnerable side' to herself

Daily Mirror

Jesy Nelson praised by domestic violence charity for powerful new music video

The former Little Mix singer is gearing up to release her song, Bad Thing, which comes out on Friday, April 14

Daily Mirror

Coronation Street's Geoff Metcalfe looks unrecognisable since soap exit three years ago

Ian Bartholomew played domestic abuser Geoff Metcalfe in Coronation Street for three years between 2018 and 2020 but he looked nothing like his character at a recent appearance in Manchester

Wales Online

Woman still missing teeth 10 years after her violent ex broke them

She wants to be able to look in the mirror without being reminded of the attack

Evening Standard

How does the new funding for domestic abuse victims work?

Domestic abuse victims will receive direct payments to help them to leave abusive relationships.

Manchester Evening News

Victims of domestic violence to be offered up to £500 to flee abuser - as survivors say they can't afford to leave

It comes after research which revealed three quarters of women said the cost of living had prevented them from leaving

Evening Standard

Fiona Bruce stepping back from Refuge charity role after Stanley Johnson remarks on Question Time

The presenter had faced backlash after stepping in when Johnson was described as a “wife-beater” on last week’s Question Time

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