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Tony Macaulay, Thursday 4th June 2026

As a child I always felt sorry for pigeons.

Nobody should have to wonder whether they are safe in their own home...

It opens doors in the mind that no physical boundary can contain.

The reality of many children’s experience across the world is quite different.

She was like a child with a new toy – fixated!

Nuri tries to nurture her, but knows with her condition that she won’t survive long.

A new generation refused to let hatred tell them who they were.

What stayed with me most was its hopeful theme of second chances.

Our lives are enriched by carers.

We know that carers take a great weight off society