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In England and its colonies, accused witches weren’t burnt – but wives who defied their husbands were

I recently appeared on the BBC radio show Woman’s Hour to discuss my research on homicides committed by women. Just before my segment, singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy spoke about her song Matches, inspired by the feminist phrase “women, not witches”. It reframes witch trials as the persecution of women rather than…

The Conversation

10-point plan to tackle gender inequality in Scotland unveiled

AN ambitious 10-point plan to tackle major issues women are facing in Scotland including poverty, discrimination, and medical misogyny has been…

The National (Scotland)

ABC reveals replacements for outgoing breakfast TV stars Michael Rowland and Tony Armstrong

Former Europe and North America correspondent James Glenday joins Bridget Brennan as co-host, while Catherine Murphy will take on sport

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Ireland’s Minister for Health fails to be re-elected and loses long-held seat

He lost out to the Irish premier’s running mate Richard Timmins, who secured the second seat for Fine Gael in the consistency.

Evening Standard

Long A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show

WOMEN wait longer than men for emergency medical care in Scotland despite the fact they are more likely to be admitted to hospital after being seen…

The National (Scotland)

Women in Scotland 'missing' from key positions of power while men overrepresented

ALMOST 500 women are “missing” from key positions of power in Scotland, new research has found.

The National (Scotland)

'I booked a hotel for Taylor Swift Dublin concert - only to be hit by shocking cancellation'

Social Media was flooded with accounts of hotels telling ‘Swifties’ that their bookings were being cancelled because of over-bookings, but the music fans are sceptical.

Irish Mirror

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Claims gardai are falsely recording checkpoints after breathalysing themselves to be put to Justice Minister

Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy says allegations about the force’s Roads Policing Unit are 'very concerning'

Irish Mirror

Irish influencers paid five-figure sum for single job by Failte Ireland

In 2022 the ‘influencers’ tab saw more than €100,000 paid out, with some ‘campaign ambassadors’ for a few Discover Ireland gigs getting €15,000 each.

Irish Mirror

Decision to send gardaí to patrol Disneyland labelled 'farcical'

“I wasn’t aware that Irish people who travelled to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse were becoming victims of crime in disproportionately large numbers."

Irish Mirror

Millions worth of cars taken off the road every year due to lack of VRT

Revenue is collecting an average of €1 million a month from motorists

Irish Mirror

IDA refuses to state 'environmental and workers rights' assurances SHEIN gave before Irish opening

EXCLUSIVE: Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said in a parliamentary question that Chinese fast-fashion company SHEIN gave the IDA 'assurances in relation to the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability'.

Irish Mirror

Number of people attempting to stop smoking to 'increase significantly this year'

EXCLUSIVE: Figures released by the HSE to Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy show that the number of people who have already taken part in courses to stop smoking this year is close to last year's figures

Irish Mirror

'Alarming': UK has gone 'backwards' on transgender rights over past decade

Researchers argued that anti-trans hatred has seeped into the UK Government’s agenda and in the media across the UK

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Woman slams 'dirty' hospital, saying meals looked like 'slop'

Catherine Murphy claims the hospital she stayed in had 'spit marks' on a glass door

Glasgow Live

Airdrie mum hits out at 'disgusting' hospital food that looked like 'slop'

Catherine Murphy has hit out at the 'disgusting' meals she was served at Monklands and Hairmyres Hospitals and the 54-year-old was forced to order in her own meals which cost her 'a fortune'

Daily Record

Heart patient slams 'dirty' Scots hospitals and 'disgusting' meals that look like 'slop'

Catherine Murphy, 54, said she had to order in her own meals during her stay at the hospital.

Liverpool Echo

Mother's Day 'busiest day of the year' with families going 'out out'

"‘I find that on Mother’s Day people enjoy a drink. People are 'out out’ aren't they?"

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