Holly Evans

London

News reporter @Independent | former Court Reporter @myldn | words in @DailyMirror @Daily_Express | got a story? [email protected]

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Supreme Court definition of woman ruling: What it means for trans women

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex, meaning that transgender women are not legally considered women under the Act. This decision arose from a legal challenge by For Women Scotland, backed by author JK Rowling, regarding gender quotas on public boards. The ruling impacts trans women's representation on boards and may affect access to single-sex spaces, such as women’s refuges and changing rooms.
Met Office reveals Easter bank holiday weekend forecast

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

The Met Office has warned that the Bank Holiday weekend is set to be “changeable”Holly EvansBritons hoping to bring out the barbeque for Easter weekend may have to rethink their plans, as the weather forecast promises to bring plenty of rain along with patches of sunshine. The Met Office has warned that the Bank Holiday weekend is set to be “changeable” in a stark contrast to the sunshine experienced in recent weeks, with sunny spells largely interspersed by cloudy conditions and showers.
What does the UK Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender women?

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

Holly EvansFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
‘I needed heart surgery after swimming in polluted water’

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

As a result of sewage pollution, 331 people have seen a doctor with chest infections and gastroenteritis and some were hospitalisedHolly EvansFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Birmingham council ‘on track’ to clear bin backlog by weekend

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

Uncollected waste had peaked at 22,000 tonnes as the strike continues Holly EvansBirmingham City Council says it is on track to clear a backlog of uncollected waste by the weekend. Craig Cooper, strategic director of city operations, said that despite the ongoing dispute with the Unite union, clearing the backlog would start tackling those “affected the most” by the bin strike.
Birmingham bin strike: Why rubbish collectors have rejected latest pay deal

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

Birmingham bin collectors have rejected a proposed pay deal, prolonging the ongoing strike in the city. Unite, the union representing the workers, says the deal included substantial pay cuts and did not address potential cuts for drivers. The strike, which began on March 11, has led to piles of uncollected waste and complaints from residents about rodents and stench. The British Army has been deployed to provide logistical support in dealing with the accumulating rubbish.
Birmingham bin strike crisis continues as refuse workers reject ‘totally inadequate’ pay deal

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

The British Army have been brought in to help tackle the rubbish piling up on the streetsHolly EvansBin collectors in Birmingham have voted overwhelmingly to reject a deal aimed at ending a long-running strike, Unite announced. The Army has been called in to help tackle the rubbish piling up on the streets, as action by refuse collectors continues as part of a dispute over pay.
Weather warning issued by Met Office as UK braces for heavy rain after warm spell

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

The yellow warning is in place until midday on Wednesday Holly EvansFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Convicted murderer ‘killed by fellow prisoner’ in high-security British jail

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

John Mansfield was serving a life sentence for murdering his elderly neighbour in 2007Holly EvansA convicted murderer serving a life sentence behind bars has been killed by another prisoner inside a high-security jail. It is the second breach in recent days to occur inside a British prison, after Hashem Abedi, the Manchester Arena terrorist, allegedly attacked three members of prison staff in Category A jail HMP Frankland.
Teenage girl’s rape in Primerose Hill parkland sparks Met Police investigation

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Evans

It comes two weeks after the Met announce they are disbanding the Royal Parks police unit Holly EvansA 16-year-old girl was raped in Primrose Hill on Friday evening, with a police cordon in place across the weekend. The teenager flagged down officers in Regents Park Road shortly before 11pm on Friday (11 April) and was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. She is currently being supported by specialist police officers.