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Siblings ‘proud’ of completing triathlon and raising £1,000 for local food bank

Siblings ‘proud’ of completing triathlon and raising £1,000 for local food bank

Siblings ‘proud’ of completing triathlon and raising £1,000 for local food bank

16 April 2023

The three siblings from Waltham Forest, north-east London, raised the money for non-profit PL84U Al-Suffa, which has a food bank.


Starmer eyes Scotland seats to give Labour ‘legitimacy’

Starmer eyes Scotland seats to give Labour ‘legitimacy’

Starmer eyes Scotland seats to give Labour ‘legitimacy’

16 April 2023

Dominant SNP taking election threat from Labour seriously.


Concern over undiagnosed cases of severe bowel condition

Concern over undiagnosed cases of severe bowel condition

Concern over undiagnosed cases of severe bowel condition

16 April 2023

There are a rising number of cases of microscopic colitis in the UK but a charity fears the actual number is much higher.


Brecon Beacons National Park changing name to show action on climate change

Brecon Beacons National Park changing name to show action on climate change

Brecon Beacons National Park changing name to show action on climate change

16 April 2023

Park managers said the image of ‘a giant burning brazier is not a good look’ given their decarbonisation plans.


‘Postcode lottery’ as potholes take 18 months to fix in some areas – Lib Dems

‘Postcode lottery’ as potholes take 18 months to fix in some areas – Lib Dems

‘Postcode lottery’ as potholes take 18 months to fix in some areas – Lib Dems

16 April 2023

Repairs took up to 567 days in Stoke-on-Trent and up to 556 days in Westminster City Council, according to data obtained by the Lib Dems.


Air pollution damaging at all stages of life, research shows

Air pollution damaging at all stages of life, research shows

Air pollution damaging at all stages of life, research shows

16 April 2023

A review of the current evidence from Imperial College London found there is no safe limit for particulate matter.


Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charity

Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charity

Future MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charity

16 April 2023

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF) was set up by the late rugby star in 2017.


Gardeners urged to protect bats as numbers drop

Gardeners urged to protect bats as numbers drop

Gardeners urged to protect bats as numbers drop

16 April 2023

The 18 species of bat in the UK account for nearly a quarter of native mammal species.


Millions eligible for Covid jab as spring booster campaign begins

Millions eligible for Covid jab as spring booster campaign begins

Millions eligible for Covid jab as spring booster campaign begins

16 April 2023

Around five million people in total are eligible for a booster until the end of June.


Son to take on marathon challenge on first anniversary of father’s cancer death

Son to take on marathon challenge on first anniversary of father’s cancer death

Son to take on marathon challenge on first anniversary of father’s cancer death

16 April 2023

Martin Roby will be running the London Marathon in honour of his father, David.


Cost of removing carbon from air travel expected to hit passenger demand

Cost of removing carbon from air travel expected to hit passenger demand

Cost of removing carbon from air travel expected to hit passenger demand

16 April 2023

Paying for measures such as making sustainable aviation fuel widespread will put some people off travelling, according to a new report.


Conservationists set to begin creating England’s largest native woodland

Conservationists set to begin creating England’s largest native woodland

Conservationists set to begin creating England’s largest native woodland

16 April 2023

The trees will take decades to reach full height but should start looking like woodland after 10 years, the Woodland Trust said.


One in 25 elderly people ‘live alone without central heating in some areas’

One in 25 elderly people ‘live alone without central heating in some areas’

One in 25 elderly people ‘live alone without central heating in some areas’

16 April 2023

Age UK said the figures are ‘of tremendous concern’ and urged the Government to ‘make sure that it is prepared for next winter’.


What the papers say – April 16

What the papers say – April 16

What the papers say – April 16

16 April 2023

The Grand National battles with royalty and the NHS for attention on the front pages.


Senior Labour MP latest to slam ‘brutal’ ads attacking Sunak

Senior Labour MP latest to slam ‘brutal’ ads attacking Sunak

Senior Labour MP latest to slam ‘brutal’ ads attacking Sunak

15 April 2023

An ad accusing the PM of not wanting child sex abusers to be jailed has drawn widespread criticism.


Joe Biden pledges to continue work to help restore NI devolution

Joe Biden pledges to continue work to help restore NI devolution

Joe Biden pledges to continue work to help restore NI devolution

15 April 2023

Devolution is in cold storage at Stormont due to a political impasse over post-Brexit trade.


Campaigners call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree

Campaigners call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree

Campaigners call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree

15 April 2023

Hill Sixteen, Dark Raven and Envoye Special have all died at the 175th Grand National Festival at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.


Barclay warns over nurses’ strike impact on emergency services and cancer care

Barclay warns over nurses’ strike impact on emergency services and cancer care

Barclay warns over nurses’ strike impact on emergency services and cancer care

15 April 2023

The Health Secretary has written an opinion piece for The Sun asking nurses to accept the NHS pay offer.


Royal Mail and union leaders come to agreement over pay and conditions

Royal Mail and union leaders come to agreement over pay and conditions

Royal Mail and union leaders come to agreement over pay and conditions

15 April 2023

The CWU union and postal service have made a joint statement declaring they have come to an agreement.


Rishi Sunak bans new smart motorways

Rishi Sunak bans new smart motorways

Rishi Sunak bans new smart motorways

15 April 2023

Fourteen planned smart motorways are being scrapped.


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