Today’s papers mix coverage of Russia’s looming invasion of Ukraine with celebrity and royal gossip. The Observer carries mounting tensions between Russia and the US after a phone call was held between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden as western diplomats try to avert war in Ukraine. Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/uJlyGtQvYj …
Read More »500 plants seized in raid of Royal Wotton Bassett cannabis factory
Police have seized around 500 cannabis plants at an industrial estate in Royal Wootton Bassett after a tip-off caused by the telling smell. A 53-year-old man has been arrested. A police spokesman said: “We were called by a member of the public on Wednesday morning who expressed concerns about a …
Read More »Mother of victim of ex-Navy paedo Geoffrey Rooney says he should never be released
THE mother of a baby who was raped by a “manipulative and conniving, predatory paedophile” has said he should have been jailed for life after he offended again within months of being released from prison. Former Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Geoffrey Rooney was jailed for 14 years in 2015 …
Read More »What the papers say – February 13
Today’s papers mix coverage of Russia’s looming invasion of Ukraine with celebrity and royal gossip. The Observer carries mounting tensions between Russia and the US after a phone call was held between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden as western diplomats try to avert war in Ukraine. Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/uJlyGtQvYj …
Read More »Déjà Vega joins Britpop legends for charity music gig
A ‘SPECIAL’ band is joining two Britpop legends and a rave scene pioneer for a charity gig. Winsford three-piece Déjà Vega has been announced as an addition to the line-up for upcoming music event ‘Disco Down’. Already on the bill are Rick Witter and Paul Banks, of Shed Seven fame, and musician ‘A Guy Called …
Read More »BAE completes successful test of newest submarine
A MAJOR milestone has been achieved in the life of the fifth Barrow-built Astute-class submarine. Under the control of its Royal Navy crew, Anson completed its first trim dive in the town’s Devonshire Dock. The operation saw Anson submerge completely beneath the surface of the water while crew tested on-board …
Read More »Further covid-19 cases confirmed in Barrow
THE number of coronavirus cases increased by 21 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 20,822 cases had been confirmed in Barrow when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on February 11 (Friday), up from 20,801 on Thursday. The cumulative rate of infection in Barrow, …
Read More »Letter: ‘BCP Council is living way beyond its means’
BCP’S lead member on finance would have you believe that his budget for next year is a bold new step in local government finance. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just like Orwell’s Napoleon he wants us to all chant in unison ‘More Debt – Good: Less Debt – …
Read More »A&E patients at Royal Bolton drops by more than 260 amid “Think Twice” campaign
MORE than 200 fewer patients went to A&E at Royal Bolton last month compared to the previous month. But the number of patients was still higher by almost 3,000 in January 2022 compared with January 2021. This comes with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust urging people to “think twice” before taking unnecessary …
Read More »Valentine's Day: Lover spreading global messages of love – BBC News
The global campaign is supported by Royal Mail. So far, along with local fundraising and some grants, Lover Community Trust has raised about … Source link
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