Catherine Gregson

Nov 29, 2024 | sheffieldwire.co.uk | Catherine Gregson

In a historic vote, the Assisted Dying Bill introduced to the House of Commons as a private members bill by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP for Spen Valley, has passed. The second reading of the bill passed with 330 MPs in favour of the bill and 275 against. This comes after a day of emotionally-charged speeches and debate in parliament, led by Kim Leadbeater. This follows a growing trend of nations moving in favour of forms of legislation for assisted dying.

Nov 29, 2024 | sheffieldwire.co.uk | Catherine Gregson

Nicola Towse, 39, from Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, watched her Nan die after she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She said: “My nan probably had eight hours where she wasn’t in significant pain”. Miss Towse shared her story ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill, proposed by Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP for Spen Valley, which is being voted on today in the House of Commons in a free vote. It is expected to be a tight vote, with many MPs still undecided on their stance.

Jun 25, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Millie Simon |Catherine Gregson |Evie Winter |Orla McAndrew

THE 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup runs from 20 July to 20 August and is being jointly held in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament will be an opportunity for well-established teams to extend their titles, but also newly qualified teams and young players will be hoping for a promising summer after FIFA increased their qualifying teams from 24 to 32.

Jun 25, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Evie Winter |Millie Simon |Catherine Gregson |Orla McAndrew

Formula One, renowned as the pinnacle of motorsport, has long been dominated by men. The absence of female representation is shocking, coveted by the glitz and the glamour; the marginalisation of talented young women must be rectified. Given that the most recent female F1 driver was Lella Lombardi, who competed in her final race in 1976, the current lack of female representation must be addressed.

Jun 6, 2023 | nouse.co.uk | Catherine Gregson

The end of the academic year is fast approaching. With third years soon graduating, and a new bunch of freshers joining the university in the next academic year: this is my list of things I would recommend you make sure you do before your time as an undergraduate ends. Outside:1. Feed the campus ducks. The ducks on campus are the cutest little pockets of joy. If you are ever feeling lonely, need a pick-me-up or just want something to do, go to Nisa and grab a bag of bird seed.