Twenty-four people have died after a coronavirus outbreak at a hospital in Wales sparked by a ‘super-spreader’. There are now 129 Covid-19 cases at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in locked-down Rhondda Cynon Taf, up from 94 last week. Coronavirus infections in the region have spiked in the last month, from 48.9 …
Read More »UK announces 17,540 Covid-19 cases and 77 deaths as infections treble in a fortnight
Britain today recorded 17,540 more cases of coronavirus, with the number of people testing positive for the disease every day having nearly tripled in a fortnight. There were 6,634 diagnoses of the disease two weeks ago, on September 24, which is the most recent point of reference after a counting blunder at …
Read More »Hoarder left behind £4m trove of rare memorabilia | News
A £4 million treasure trove of more than 60,000 items amassed by Britain’s “biggest ever hoarder” has been discovered. The stash, which includes thousands of Beatles memorabilia, signed photos and letters relating to President Kennedy, Churchill, Gandhi and Elvis Presley, was made up of unopened parcels that had been delivered …
Read More »Collector piled home, flat and garages with 60,000 items worth £4m
A £4M treasure trove of 60,000 items has been found crammed into a three-bed terraced house, one-bed flat, two garages and 24 wheelie bins. Most of the collection — stacked floor to ceiling in every room of the properties — was unopened parcels delivered over 18 years to a man …
Read More »John Herbert Lowes – York Press
LOWES John Herbert Ex Royal Mail Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband to Sheila, devoted dad to Sammy and Kellie and a dear father-in-law. Loving grandad and great-grandad and a good friend to many. Funeral service to take place at York Crematorium on Wednesday, …
Read More »UK’s biggest hoarder, 64, was planning to sell £4m treasure trove for his retirement before sudden heart attack
BRITAIN’S biggest hoarder who stashed a £4m treasure trove to fund his retirement before his sudden death has been pictured for the first time. Ramann Shukla, 64, spent nearly 20 years amassing more than 60,000 items which he crammed into his three-bedroom house, a rented flat, two garages and 24 …
Read More »Regeneration specialist lands key appointments
October 8, 2020 @ 11:21 by Alison Cowie A North East regeneration specialist has strengthened its team with two high-profile appointments. Arriving from property consultancy Bradley Hall, experienced land and property expert, Jonathan Rudge (pictured), is the new head of land at Vistry Partnerships North East while Melissa Flynn, a …
Read More »Postbox overflowing with home coronavirus test kids reveals stark reality of Covid-19 second wave
This picture of a postbox in a student area rammed with so many Covid home test kits some are spilling onto the street reveals the stark reality of the deadly second wave. The postbox in Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, is in an area with a high student population where hundreds have …
Read More »BoE’s Bailey warns of downside risks to UK
The Governor of the Bank of England said risks to Britain’s economy were “very much on the downside” and that the BoE was ready to take aggressive action to limit the impact of a resurgence in coronavirus cases. “There is an unprecedented level of uncertainty at the moment. And the …
Read More »Pets at Home uses data analytics to further petcare ‘ecosystem’
Pet ownership has risen during the current public health crisis. Many owners of companion animals will look to Pets at Home, and other pet retail outlets, for goods and services that will help them keep their furry friends at the heart of their emotional world. Pets at Home chief data …
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