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Aimee Stanton,Data journalistandCatherine Lyst, ScotlandGetty ImagesThe spread of flu is more serious than last yearFlu cases across Scotland have jumped by 45% in the past week, rising from 555 to 805 laboratory-confirmed cases, official figures show.In the week ending 23 November, the infection rate stood at 14.5 per 100,000 people – an increase from 10 per 100,000 the previous week, according to Public Health Scotland (PHS).Hospital admissions have also increased from 279 to 391, as has test positivity, rising from 11.0% to 15.8%.PHS reports that all age groups are now affected at levels not previously seen this time of year.Dr…
In June, Raducanu told BBC Sport she had been feeling more safe at tournaments, but was still wary whenever she went out.She is training with coach Francisco Roig in Barcelona this month, but has spent much of the past few weeks commuting to London by train from her parents’ house in Bromley.While being part of rush hour travel is an experience in itself, Raducanu says she is becoming more comfortable being recognised in public.”In rush hour, people are so locked in to their world. They’re not really paying attention and probably not expecting to see me either,” she said.”I have…
A man dressed as Father Christmas was arrested during a protest in solidarity with Palestine Action on Saturday, creating an unusual spectacle for shoppers. The suspect who posed as Santa Claus bellowed “ho ho ho, Merry Christmas kids” whilst being hauled by four officers in Haymarket, Norwich, drawing laughter from onlookers.During his removal, he joked police were “going on the naughty list” and protested he had “presents to make”. He was among nearly a dozen demonstrators detained during a demonstration organised by the group Defend Our Juries.The arrests occurred during the rally where participants displayed placards reading “I oppose genocide.…
Sir Iain Duncan Smith has accused the Government of deceiving Parliament and Cabinet members regarding the state of public finances, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s tax-hiking Budget.Speaking to GB News, the former Conservative leader said ministers were misled about a supposed £20billion fiscal shortfall.FULL STORY HERE.
Emma has been homeless for eight months after being evicted”They’re so warm and welcoming, they don’t make you feel homeless and as if you’re desolate on the streets.”Emma, 44, has recently moved into one of nine new “sleeper pods” installed in a former car park on the edge of Bolton town centre. The compact units, which have a bedroom, bathroom and shower, are giving rough sleepers a safe place for the winter while providing a “stepping stone” to more permanent housing. “They are brilliant. It’s been a godsend to be honest,” said Emma who has been homeless since she was…
Television presenter Kevin McCloud delivered a scathing assessment of King Charles III’s Poundbury development, describing the interiors of homes in the Dorset estate as “intolerable as an environment to put people in”.The Grand Designs host made these remarks during a keynote address at the V&A Museum last week, marking the 50th anniversary of SAVE Britain’s Heritage.McCloud, 66, who studied art and architecture history at Cambridge University, expressed his disapproval of the development’s approach to traditional design.Despite the estate’s carefully crafted Georgian and period-style exteriors, he argued that the homes fail to capture authentic historical character once residents step inside.Television presenter…
Authorities across England can direct more than £1billion a year towards small businesses under new procurement reforms. The changes will allow councils, police forces and fire services to reserve smaller contracts exclusively for British and local suppliers.The reforms mark the Government’s latest attempt to reduce administrative barriers that have made it difficult for smaller firms to access public sector contracts. Ministers aim to boost regional economies by ensuring greater portions of public spending remain within local communities.Under the new arrangements, authorities will be able to set geographical boundaries when advertising lower-value contracts. This will allow them to exclude international competitors…
JK Rowling has publicly backed Graham Linehan on X, calling out those who believe the comedian should have been “kinder” during his GB News interview on Sunday.The Father Ted and IT Crowd creator had appeared with presenter Josh Howie to discuss being cleared of harassing a transgender activist on social media.After the interview, columnist Ian O’Doherty posted: “Interesting interview with @Glinner on @GBNEWS a few minutes ago about the trans debate. It’s interesting how the tide is turning in his favour.“I’ve seen old friends who shunned him admit he has a point but that he was too blunt. Even that…
Petrol and diesel drivers are set to benefit from cheaper fuel at one of the UK’s most popular filling stations in a huge boost for motorists.Asda has announced that it will offer drivers a new money-saving fuel offer at its Express stores between December 1 and 31 this year.Motorists who spend more than £15 on groceries in an Asda Express store will save three pence per litre of fuel purchased.Drivers can make use of the limited-time fuel offer at almost 500 Asda Express stores around the UK before the end of the month.To claim the discount, customers will need to…
Justice Secretary David Lammy has said 12 prisoners have been accidentally released in the past three weeks, two of whom are still at large.It comes on top of the 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.Speaking to the , Lammy said there would always be a “human error” while prisons were using a paper-based system and that the situation would improve once a “completely digital system” was adopted.He said there had been “a spike” in accidental releases but added it was now on “a downward trajectory”.The subject of accidental releases gained attention after Hadush Kebatu, who…