Author: Dave Carter

A six-day strike by resident doctors in England is set to begin on Tuesday, marking the 15th industrial action in a protracted three-year conflict between the doctors and the government over pay and career progression. Despite the ongoing walkout, NHS officials have urged patients not to delay seeking medical care. They reassured the public that… Continue reading Doctors' strike: Don't put off treatment during walkout, NHS tells patients

A new initiative is underway across England to support young people living in areas with high rates of anti-social behaviour. The government is launching the first group of youth clubs, known as young futures hubs, designed to offer employment help, wellbeing support, and crime prevention services. These hubs will initially open in several cities including… Continue reading Youth clubs to open in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

On a December morning, Spencer Stevenson faced a life-threatening situation when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest right after disembarking from his train. As he reached the top of the stairs, he felt dizzy and managed to get down on one knee before losing consciousness. Fortunately, he was in a place where help was immediately… Continue reading Commuter thanks stranger who did CPR after after cardiac arrest

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to introduce statutory miscarriage leave, offering women and their partners two weeks of paid time off following the loss of a pregnancy at any stage. This new legislation provides a crucial form of support and recognition for those experiencing miscarriage, addressing a need that has… Continue reading NI becomes first part of the UK to offer paid miscarriage leave

Several major newspapers are highlighting the escalating tension between the United States and Iran, focusing particularly on a recent ultimatum issued by the US president demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Guardian emphasizes the president’s use of intense and explicit language on the social media platform Truth Social, describing his remarks as… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape

The text you provided discusses concerns from families about care standards and financial issues at Morar care homes, including specific complaints about inadequate pain relief, delays in refunding deposits, and difficulties in reclaiming money owed after residents passed away or left the homes. Key points include: – Jacqueline Banks, a retired nurse, complained to the… Continue reading 'The final indignity' – Families battle to claw back care home cash

Erika Lye describes herself as “the sunshine” in her home, always trying to keep a smile for her two sons, Logan, aged 20, and Jack, 16. However, beneath this cheerful exterior, she harbors deep fears about her family’s financial future. The recent changes to the health-related component of Universal Credit have left her anxious that… Continue reading 'Benefits changes mean my son could lose out on £200 a month'

With the start of the new financial year, a range of benefits and the state pension have seen increases, including additional support for larger families receiving universal credit. A significant development has been the removal of the two-child benefit cap, which will now benefit approximately 480,000 families with three or more children, who are expected… Continue reading 'It's a massive help': Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends

A recruitment freeze for paramedics in Wales has left many final-year students uncertain about their future prospects and has prompted some to consider working abroad. Lorna Edwards, a 26-year-old paramedic student from Llandeilo at Swansea University, is among roughly 70 students affected by the Welsh Ambulance Services Trust (WAST) decision not to offer jobs to… Continue reading Welsh Ambulance Service recruitment freeze means students consider moving abroad

A tragic incident near Barnsley has resulted in the death of a man, identified by his family as Liam Green. The 45-year-old father lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on Rose Tree Avenue in the Cudworth area at around 5 p.m. last Friday. Emergency services arrived promptly, but Liam was pronounced dead… Continue reading Dad hit by car prompting Cudworth murder probe named as Liam Green