Author: Dave Carter

James Bexon received the devastating news that he was likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease between the ages of 53 and 63. His father had been diagnosed at 58, prompting James to take an NHS test in 2018 which showed a 99.9% chance of him getting a rare genetic form of the condition. Because of the… Continue reading Alzheimer's: I know I'm going to have early onset dementia

Co-op Live, the UK’s largest arena, faced backlash for cancelling tickets just hours prior to a test show featuring Rick Astley. Organizers said the cancellation was due to a need to cut capacity in order to test the 23,500-seater venue. About 11,000 people were scheduled to attend the event. A spokesperson for Co-op Live said… Continue reading Co-op Live bosses apologise as arena test gig tickets cancelled

Police have initiated an investigation after two elderly people were discovered dead inside a house in Stoke. Staffordshire Police was informed of the incident at around 1 pm on Saturday at Catalina Place, Meir Park. The police released a statement stating that both a man and a woman, both aged in their 70s, were found… Continue reading Investigation launched as Stoke man and woman found dead

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has proposed a plan to test removing GPs’ authority to sign people off work as part of an effort to tackle the country’s “sick note culture”. Sunak aims to make it more difficult to obtain sick notes by having specialist work and health professionals issue notes instead.… Continue reading What do GPs think of Rishi Sunak's plan to strip them of sick note powers?

Following her review into gender identity services for children and young people, Dr Hilary Cass is speaking out about the concerning spread of misinformation about her work. She reported that there was “remarkably weak” evidence on treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone prescriptions for those transitioning between sexes. However, since the publication of her… Continue reading Cass Review: Gender care report author attacks 'misinformation'

A group of squatters have occupied the Grade II-listed York & Albany hotel and gastropub, which is owned by Gordon Ramsay Holdings International Limited (GRHI), and have put up a “legal warning” defending their presence. GRHI secured a High Court order for possession of the premises on Thursday, but on Saturday, court orders taped to… Continue reading Squatters vow to stay in Gordon Ramsay's London pub

The United Kingdom has been accused of being less ambitious on climate change than it once was, by the head of an independent government watchdog. Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Stark, who leads the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said that Downing Street had sent a message to the rest of the world that… Continue reading 'UK less ambitious on climate than before' says watchdog

A large fire broke out at a historic pub in London on Friday, causing significant damage to the Grade II listed building. The Burn Bullock in Mitcham, which dates back to the 16th century, has been closed for the last decade but still contains interior features from the 1500s and an 18th-century exterior. The London… Continue reading Mitcham: Historic Burn Bullock pub badly damaged in large fire

A waste recycling centre in Barnsley is currently on fire and being tackled by firefighters. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) announced that fire crews arrived on the scene at around 18:30 BST on Friday and have been attending to the fire since then. The blaze reached its peak when 80 tonnes of used mattresses… Continue reading Barnsley fire: Grange Lane closed as crews tackle blaze at recycling site