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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

Daily Record

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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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

Daily Mirror

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

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How does the new funding for domestic abuse victims work?

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

Evening Standard

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

Manchester Evening News

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

Evening Standard

Fiona Bruce steps back from charity role amid row over domestic violence comment

Bruce has said she is “appalled” and “deeply sorry”

Wales Online

Natalie McNally's family plan events to create legacy of "love, positivity and goodwill"

"She would have wanted to have a legacy of love, positivity and good will."

Belfast Live

Fiona Bruce apologises after her domestic violence comments on Question Time

The BBC defended her saying she had been right to put the other side

Wales Online

Fiona Bruce ‘appalled and sorry’ after backlash over Stanley Johnson discussion

The presenter faced a social media backlash after intervening when father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a ‘wife-beater’.

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BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

The father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a ‘wife-beater’ by journalist and panel member Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.

The National (Scotland)

'Irresponsible': Fiona Bruce faces criticism for Stanley Johnson comments

THE BBC presenter Fiona Bruce is facing criticism for saying that an allegation of domestic violence levelled against Stanley Johnson by his…

The Guardian - UK

Starmer makes it his ‘personal mission’ to tackle domestic violence

Labour leader tells Women’s Aid conference he will use his own experience as DPP after collapse in number of charges

Daily Mirror

Corrie's Daisy and Daniel actors tease wedding horror as stalker terrorises 'to bitter end'

Coronation Street stars Charlotte Jordan and Rob Mallard appeared on Lorraine on Monday morning, ahead of horrifying scenes on the soap

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Daily Mirror

Corrie's Daisy Midgeley targeted by acid attack like model Katie Piper in new episode

Coronation Street bride-to-be Daisy Midgeley is set to have corrosive liquid hurled on by obsessed stalker Justin, with the hard-hitting storyline being praised by the charity Women's Aid

Daily Record

Dumfries barmaid has bags of support for women's charity

Kim Kirkpatrick wants bags handed in at the two pubs where she works – The Ship Inn and Tam O’ Shanter.

Dublin Live

Women's Aid issue 'love bombing' relationship warning

The relationship quiz is available online to assess if your relationship is healthy or not

Daily Record

Burlesque battle featuring women from across Lanarkshire will raise money for Women's Aid

The event is dedicated to the memory of dancer and young mum Aimee Cannon who died last year

The Independent UK

‘Glassy-eyed and battered – I was that woman’: Mel B on how Happy Valley’s domestic abuse storyline resonates with her own trauma

Former Spice Girl Mel B felt her blood run cold as she watched the latest series of Sally Wainwright’s BBC drama. As someone who experienced domestic abuse in her own marriage, she writes about why it’s vital for mainstream shows to explore the subject

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse warning as referrals rise after festive period

Exclusive: Data shows 10 per cent rise in referrals in January 2022 when compared with December 2021

Glasgow Live

Glasgow women and children made homeless by domestic abuse at Christmas

In Scotland domestic abuse is still the main cause of women’s homelessness, and Shelter Scotland estimated over 8500 children would wake up homeless on Christmas morning this year.

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