Emily Craigie

Jan 19, 2025 | thefreelibrary.com | Emily Craigie

Byline: By, Emily Craigie The story of William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, is like something you'd watch in a Hollywood film. He was the landless second son of a minor baron, yet rose to be a knight, diplomat, confidant of monarchs and even a de-facto King. When King John died in 1216, William was made Regent of England and protector of nine-year-old Henry III.

Oct 20, 2024 | lbc.co.uk | Kit Heren |Emily Craigie

Mother who suffered three miscarriages calls for ‘life-changing’ paid leave in employment rights bill File photo. Picture: AlamyA mother who suffered three miscarriages has urged the government to introduce paid miscarriage leave in the Employment Rights Bill. Anna Malnutt, 33, lost three pregnancies in 2018 and returned to work quickly after each of them. Speaking of her miscarriages, she said: “It felt lonely and scary. To us, we lost a baby and all three of them, they were our babies.

Jul 23, 2024 | lbc.co.uk | Emily Craigie

Exclusive Private firms accused of “obscene profiteering” as cash-strapped councils charged £1m to look after single child in care Private firms have been accused of “obscene profiteering”. Picture: AlamyPrivate firms have been accused of “obscene profiteering” after charging councils £1m for a year-long residential place for a single child in care.

May 12, 2024 | mylondon.news | Emily Craigie

Right on London's doorstep, the Chilterns boast some of the most picturesque countryside in the UK, perfect for leisurely walks and bike rides. The Chiltern Hills span Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire, and many of the areas vibrant market towns are just a short train ride from London. With 324 square miles of breathtaking scenery to discover, you're truly spoilt for choice.

Jul 22, 2023 | darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Emily Craigie

A desperately needed secondary school is unlikely to be completed until 2026 amid warnings over a lack of school places. Outwood Riverside faces further delays after it was originally meant to open its doors in September 2023. Now, Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald and council executive member Cllr Philippa Storey have written to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to request a meeting.