Author: Dave Carter

The COVID-19 inquiry has heard that there is weak evidence that high-grade face masks provided better protection to health workers than surgical masks in the pandemic. Despite concerns raised by groups representing doctors and nurses, national guidance throughout the first two years of the pandemic recommended healthcare workers wear basic surgical masks as opposed to… Continue reading Evidence for high-grade face masks was weak, Covid inquiry told

Geoffrey Hinsliff, the actor best known for portraying Don Brennan in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 86. Hinsliff, who hailed from Leeds, first rose to fame through his role in the popular ITV soap in 1987. His time on the show, which saw him play a variety of storylines involving relationships, affairs,… Continue reading Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hinsliff dies aged 86

Despite electronic monitoring being a condition of early release as part of efforts to ease overcrowding in prisons, some prisoners have not been fitted with electronic tracking devices. Reports reveal that some prisoners who were released early had not been fitted with ankle tags, a situation which could increase the risk of reoffence and danger… Continue reading Some offenders released early without being electronically tagged

The NHS regulator in England has stated that many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are becoming more widespread. Investigations into units in Shrewsbury and Telford and East Kent found poor care may have led to babies dying or having life-changing injuries. However, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said these problems were also being… Continue reading Harm at risk of being normalised in maternity care

It’s that time of year again when the tech giants fall over each other to get people to buy their latest and greatest smartphones. Google has recently released its latest Pixel 9 handsets, followed by Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 16 while Samsung launched the latest variants of its foldable phones, the Z Flip6 and… Continue reading What's the point of buying the latest smart phone?

On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at 5% after a new report reveals that inflation in the UK has remained at 2.2% over the past month. Though this figure is just above the Bank’s 2% target, Governor Andrew Bailey warns that there will be no swift fall in rates… Continue reading Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 5%

Ken Head, a 92-year-old fitness enthusiast from Bristol, has become an inspiration for others seeking to stay fit. The former Concorde engineer does between 400 and 600 push-ups every day, aside from his regular boxing, climbing, and running regimen. Mr. Head reports feeling “on top of the world” after exercising, and he shows no signs… Continue reading Bristol's 'fittest 92-year-old' shares secret

irector of security. “We would come across this all the time,” he adds, saying that Fayed’s behaviour was the “worst kept secret in Harrods”. One former employee told the BBC that she was warned about Fayed’s behaviour by a colleague before starting work at Harrods in the late 1990s. “She said ‘you will hear stories,… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape by female ex-Harrods staff

Jenny Sexton is facing the possibility of being separated from her husband, David Sexton, who suffers from dementia, by the Solent, as he requires care that is not currently available on the Isle of Wight. The 86-year-old man was moved to a care home in Ryde on the island in January but his condition has… Continue reading Isle of Wight couple faces separation by sea over dementia care

There is no doubt that England has a housing crisis. The lack of safe, affordable homes in desirable locations has caused record levels of homelessness, with 150,000 children living in unsuitable temporary accommodation. While millions of individuals cannot afford to buy their first home, the Labour government’s solution is to build more houses, with plans… Continue reading The debate: We need new homes, where should they go?