Midwives to vote on strike action over pay

Midwives could strike for just the second time in 140 years in a dispute over pay. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) is urging its members in England and Wales to vote in favour of industrial action when a four-week ballot period begins on November 11. All RCM members who …

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Brother of suspect in California family’s killing arrested

The younger brother of a man suspected in the kidnapping and killings of an eight-month-old baby, her parents and an uncle, was arrested on suspicion he helped his brother destroy evidence. Alberto Salgado, 41, was accused of criminal conspiracy, accessory and destroying evidence, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said. Suspect …

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HFBS lends £68,000 to save auction purchase

Holme Finance Bridging Solutions (HFBS) has provided a £68,000 loan for a developer looking to complete the purchase of a property bought at auction. The client only had seven days to complete the acquisition, after their initial lender was unable to provide the funds due to withdrawing its product at …

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Owner of Lindeth Fell in Bowness passed away

Diana Kennedy managed the luxury bed and breakfast with her daughters Sheena, Jo and Kate since 1984. During that time it became a very successful business and has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor.  When the business announced the death of Mrs Kennedy on its Facebook page, many commented praising her warmth and …

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