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Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

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Eurovision will allow European flag for fans in the audience but not for artists on stage

The European flag will be allowed at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but with limitations for artists, something Brussels called "disappointing".

Euronews

Switzerland lives up to stereotype with ‘beautifully organised’ Eurovision

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May in Sweden with The Code.

Evening Standard

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Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israel’s involvement

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages."

Euronews

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom

The Guardian - UK

Faster social care reform urged as providers ‘facing impossible choices’

Care England said the status quo is no longer an option in social care.

The Independent UK

Solar power pioneer's 'unexpected' harbour honour

The professor nicknamed the father of modern solar power might soon be found on his namesake ferry trying to crack solar's next big question.

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Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

Ministers have been warned that budget deficits are ‘so severe’ even big companies relying on Government funding are struggling.

The Independent UK

Muck and brass are key to this theatrical debut on miner's strikes

IVOR Novello Award-winning composer Martin Green is making his playwriting debut with a show marking 40 years since the miners’ strikes ...

The National (Scotland)

How Leigh Bowery and the Blitz Kids defined 1980s subculture with make-up

As Leigh Bowery and the Blitz Kids of 1980s London are celebrated in a new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum, Isobel Van Dyke explores the hair and make-up looks that defined them

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Huge drop in health and social care worker visa applications could ‘destabilise’ sector, leaders warn

Applications for health and social care worker visas drop by 76 per cent year on year

The Independent UK

Modern slavery ‘a feature’ of care sector in England since Brexit

End of free movement of workers from EU has significantly increased possibilities of exploitation, care watchdog tells MPs

The Guardian - UK

Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins previously claimed the social care sector was ‘broadly relaxed’ about a new ban on dependants.

Evening Standard

King in joyful spirit as he presents engineering prizes at Buckingham Palace

It is the first time Charles has presented the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering since his coronation.

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Social care recruitment campaign costing millions branded ‘ineffectual’

The staff vacancy rate is at a record high, with 165,000 vacancies in the social care sector in 2021/22.

The Independent UK

Social care volunteers ‘must not be used to overlook workforce issues’

The NHS volunteer programme is being expanded into social care but sector leaders said long-term staffing issues must be addressed.

Liverpool Echo

BBC update over Liverpool Eurovision's preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat

Eurovision's preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat "in a good place"

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool branded 'beacon of light' by BBC Eurovision director

"In the darkest of times, it's creativity, it's music, it's dance that brings us together and shows us that we have more in common with each other than we think"

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The Independent UK

Camilla jokes with UK’s Eurovision entry Mae Muller: ‘No nul points!’

The King and Queen Consort visited Liverpool and lit up the arena which will be hosting the international song contest

Evening Standard

King Charles and Camilla meet with UK’s Eurovision contestant Mae Muller in Liverpool

The royal couple said they will be ‘egging on’ the singer as she attempts to take the UK to victory

The Independent UK

‘No nul points’, Camilla jokes with UK’s Eurovision entry Mae Muller

The King and Queen Consort visited Liverpool and lit up the arena which will be hosting the international song contest.

The Guardian - UK

A third of care homes in England have considered closing due to rising energy bills

Care England says there is ‘no justification for charging such financially crippling rates’

The Independent UK

We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

It comes as a new research laid out the funding difficulties and workforce challenges faced in adult social care.

The Independent UK

Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

The charity said more than two in five providers had to close down part of their organisation or hand back contracts due to financial pressures.

Irish Mirror

How Irish Eurovision fans can get tickets for song contest in Liverpool as release date is confirmed

Tickets will be sold on Ticketmaster and will go on sale next week at 12pm on Tuesday, March 7

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