An injured dog treated by an Armagh vet last year Concerns have been raised over the number of dog attacks that happen each year in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough. An average of 165 incidents involving dogs take place each year, which has caused “significant concern” for one local …
Read More »George Osborne touted as potential candidate BBC chairman
George Osborne is the latest name to be linked to the next BBC chairman role, according to reports. The former Chancellor of the Exchequer, who earlier this year missed out on a position as chairman of the Royal Opera House, is being urged to apply for the role, according to The …
Read More »Almost a THIRD of England’s councils saw a drop in coronavirus infection rates
Almost a third of England’s councils saw a drop in coronavirus infections last week amid calls for a second circuit-breaker lockdown and tightening restrictions across the country. As many as 41 out of 149 councils recorded a fall in their Covid-19 infection rates in the week ending October 11, according …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Couples in hotspots BANNED from meeting indoors
Downing Street today insisted couples in coronavirus hotspots who do not live together must stick to social distancing rules if they meet up outside even if they are in long term relationships. The Government’s Covid-19 restrictions dictate that people living in tier two or tier three areas are not allowed …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Seven-day quarantine travel quarantine plan unveiled
Quarantine for people returning to the UK will be slashed to seven days under a radical overhaul of the Government’s coronavirus travel ban. Grant Shapps told the virtual ABTA travel industry conference today that travellers will self-isolate at home and take a Covid test a week after landing. The Transport …
Read More »Coronavirus UK: Furious Manchester mayor Andy Burnham threatens to take legal action
What is the difference between Tier One and Tier Two? TIER ONE Normal social distancing should be followed. Face masks on public transport and in shops etc. Rule of Six on gatherings indoors and outdoors, and 10pm curfew on pubs. TIER TWO The Tier One rules still apply. In addition, …
Read More »Chef Peter Conistis to open Ploos restaurant at The Rocks
With industry predictions pointing at a major restaurant contraction over the next six months, Sydney restaurateurs don’t appear to have received the memo. There’s a smorgasbord of new venues on the way, and Peter Conistis is set to join the party. The Greek-Australian chef behind Alpha, Omega and – for …
Read More »Lord Nelson’s colonial legacy and Royal Navy’s links to slavery ‘to be re-evaluated’ by museum
Colonial legacy of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy’s links to slavery ‘to be re-evaluated’ by Greenwich Maritime Museum who plan to change their historical displays following the Black Lives Matter movement The National Maritime Museum will change its Lord Horatio Nelson displays All of the museum’s displays will …
Read More »Forum | Interesting – been invited to “participate” in a Covid_19 study by Ryorry
Involves questionnaires before & after a swab test to see if I’ve got it (sent out by Royal Mail & collected by courier). Considering the problems many who really need/want a test have had in getting them, I feel quite privileged to have the chance, so have said yes. It’s …
Read More »Boris Johnson plans a post-Brexit boost for UK shipbuilding as part of defence review
Boris Johnson plans a post-Brexit boost for UK shipbuilding as part of defence review Defence review said to be changing rules around giving British firms contracts Currently EU rules require international competitions for contracts These restrictions could be releaxed by 2023 Ministers have hinted at a new £1.5 billion deal …
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