Tory MP Caroline Nokes, chair of the Women and Equalities Committee in Parliament, says the government needs to crack on and criminalise public sexual harassment Tory MP Caroline Nokes writes for the Mirror ( Image: PA) If ever there seemed an appropriate time to make misogyny a hate crime then …
Read More »Former Tory peer Lord Ashcroft calls for a Royal Commission to reform the NHS
Former Tory peer Lord Ashcroft calls for a Royal Commission to reform the NHS which is in ‘critical condition’ Lord Ashcroft and Isabel Oakeshott have written a book arguing for NHS reform They believe it cannot be saved by cash alone and it needs a complete overhaul It comes amid …
Read More »The areas of London worst hit by Royal Mail delivery delays
Frustrated Londoners are asking politicians to “fix the broken postal service” as it was found that a third of all UK postcodes affected by Royal Mail delays last Thursday were in London. Royal mail’s website reveals that London has been hit uniquely hard by “Covid-related” closures to post offices and …
Read More »‘Major incident’ at Hull Royal Infirmary – the grave situation in our city’s NHS
Declaring a “major incident” may seem like an extreme option to protect our health and social care services. While talk is currently dominated by lifting restrictions, in Hull and the East Riding we seem to be struggling. For the latest coronavius news click here. But this is a complex situation …
Read More »Man who quit his job after being told he had months to live was misdiagnosed
A south Cumbria man who was misdiagnosed by a hospital and given only months to live has now been told he is cancer-free. Paul Edginton, 45, from Grange-over-Sands was diagnosed with cancer of the lining of his brain in March last year at the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, and …
Read More »Full list of reasons you’re allowed to leave self-isolation in Scotland to avoid fine
The self-isolation period has been discussed a lot in the last couple of days, with Deputy First Minister John Swinney hinting at a cut in Scotland from 10 to seven days, at the First Minister’s latest announcement tomorrow. However, something that is not talked about a lot is the list …
Read More »All the famous people we lost in 2021 – from RTE Radio star and Peaky Blinders actor to tragic death of Sarah Harding
A difficult 2021 saw the deaths of several icons Sarah Harding, Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones, and many Irish stars including Simon Young, and Des “Snitchy” Ferguson. Hollywood lost several entertainers: including legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, award-winning actress Helen McCrory, rapper DMX, actress and Saved by the Bell’s Dustin …
Read More »Royal Mail delays: The Essex areas experiencing post delays as Royal Mail apologises for inconvenience
Two areas in Essex are experiencing postal delays. Royal Mail has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the delays as it released a list of impacted areas. Chelmsford and Upminster are both facing delays to their deliveries. Read more: The latest news for Essex Royal Mail has said the delays …
Read More »London Covid: Where you can get lateral flow tests when they run out online
Lateral flow tests are in huge demand as coronavirus cases continue to soar across the capital – here’s where to get them when they run out online. The government website announced they have completely run out of both lateral flow test (LFT) kits and PCR booking slots around the country …
Read More »2021 East Midlands Review of the Year: March to April
Over Christmas we are looking back on a remarkable year for business across the region. One that started in the midst of latest lockdown restrictions but which seemed to be on the up with vaccination roll-outs. As businesses were getting back to some level of normality, they took a fresh …
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