Man charged with carrying a blade is bailed - The Shetland Times
A 38-year-old man charged with having a blade in public has been bailed after his second court appearance. Christopher Glover, of Bury, Greater Manchester, made his first appearance at Lerwick Sheriff Court last week when he was remanded in custody. Returning today (Monday) for his full committal hearing, Glover continued to make no plea and was released on bail. As well as carrying a blade, he is facing two charges of breaching bail conditions and one of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. The date of his next appearance is yet to be confirmed.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 16:25 UTC
Chaotic communication by NHS in England ‘causing treatment delays’
CHAOTIC communication by the NHS in England is causing harmful delays to treatment and endangering patient health, according to research reports The Guardian. Widespread communication problems that leave patients and staff scrambling to find their referrals, missing appointments, or receiving late diagnoses have been uncovered in a study by the Demos thinktank, the Patients Association, and the PMA, a professional membership body for healthcare workers. Click below for full story. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/27/chaotic-communication-by-nhs-in-england-causing-treatment-delays
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2023 15:40 UTC
Brits warned over new cold sweeping the UK this winter
The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page r/CasualUK. They told of how the cold lasted for weeks, leaving them unable to get out of bed. Another user of the page popped up in the forum, saying: "I'm just emerging from it now. I'm assuming it's a Covid variant that isn't picked up by the tests, it was worse than any winter bug I'd had before 2020." Another person on the site shared their horrendous experience with the overproduction of mucus, writing: "Currently on day 5 of it.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 13:22 UTC
Gemma Lovekin backs Cancer Research UK 10-year plan
She owes her life to drugs Cancer Research UK helped develop, and is backing the charity’s ambitious plan for how the next UK Government could help avoid around 1,900 cancer deaths a year in the South West by 2040. Gemma was diagnosed with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer in May 2020. Thanks to research, cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the 1970s. Cancer Research UK spokesperson for the South West Alison Birkett said: “We’re grateful to Gemma for her support. The prize is a legacy of life-saving cancer research and care that will benefit the UK for decades to come.”
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 13:18 UTC
Newsquest's Young Reporter short course is being launched now
Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar to the full programme, students write one article per month which will be published across Newsquest’s range of online newspapers. The shorter course allows schools that have not been involved in the Young Reporter programme before to do a four-month taster from January to April. By participating in this course, students are not just learning theories but are actively engaging in the world of media. They will also improve their writing skills, hone their research skills and write articles that potentially can impact a real audience.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 13:15 UTC
UK braces for snow as major cold spell continues this week
However, while BBC Weather has said that snow is possible, it pointed out that there is "a lot more uncertainty than normal" in these forecasts. Low temperatures of -8C could be recorded in part of the UK this week as snow predicted (Getty) (Image: Getty)Last week, highland parts of Scotland and England saw snowfall, something that is typical for this time of year. There is also some potential for snow further south with a wet start to the week set to make snowier conditions possible. Speaking of possible snow later in the week, Mr King added: "Here's the big caveat. "Weather forecast models need to start agreeing on certain aspects before we can be more confident on the forecast later this week.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 13:13 UTC
Bury: Building could become 9-bed HMO under new plans
If successful, the application will see 27 Knowsley Street turned into a nine-bedroom, single occupancy HMO including an extension, boundary fence and gated access. A previous application for an eight-bedroom HMO on the street was approved by the council in August this year. Earlier this month, plans to turn two properties in Bury and Radcliffe in houses with nine and ten bedrooms respectively. The Knowsley Street application includes provision for nine bikes to be stored at the property but no additional on-site parking will be provided. Allocated parking will be provided on Glenmore Street and pay and display on Knowsley Street under the plans.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 12:48 UTC
North Lanarkshire nurses join King Charles' birthday party
Nurse Kanchana moved to Lanarkshire 18 months ago, from India and she got to speak to the King. She said: “I was excited to be asked to take part and tell the King, and other nurses from around the UK, the great work we’re doing here in Lanarkshire. "I told him I’m very proud to be a paediatric nurse in North Lanarkshire, I’m delighted I had the opportunity to move to Lanarkshire and that my family has settled in so well. “It’s such an accolade for the people of Lanarkshire that they have helped our international nurses settle in so well. “The fact that Lanarkshire nurses were invited to attend the event is a strong endorsement of the high esteem our nurses are held in.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 12:31 UTC
First look at Mid-Norfolk Railway Polar Express 2023
The Polar Express train ride at the Mid-Norfolk Railway has returned for 2023 and is expected to welcome up to 45,000 visitors over the coming weeks. The Polar Express has returned to Norfolk for 2023 (Image: Paul Goldsmith)The immersive experience features actors on the train who seek help from the audience to ensure they arrive on time at the North Pole. "Our whole team should be so proud of the combined work to make the production such a success each year." The journey is packed with comedy and dancing (Image: Paul Goldsmith)The show attracts visitors from across the country and has been a sell-out event since it first launched in 2017. Tickets are available on the Mid-Norfolk Railway website.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 12:28 UTC
Investors worth $11 trillion back efforts to clean up mining industry
The Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030, backed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and Cape Town, was launched in January (News, 3 February). It announced last week that it had secured the support of 82 asset owners and fund managers, who, between them, manage $11 trillion in assets. They include the Dutch fund APG-AM, the Canadian fund CDPQ, the American fund CalSTRS, and the UK funds Scottish Widows and USS. Its members include representatives from the mining industry as well as from intergovernmental organisations, academia, trades unions, and legal and investment firms. The role of investors is critical to how the sector can meet future demand sustainably and responsibly.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 12:27 UTC
Marshland High School giraffe sculpture for Standing Tall
Pupils at Marshland High School in West Walton decorated the sculpture called Marsha, which will be one of 30 giraffes taking part in Cambridge Standing Tall. The trail is the latest art project from Break, a charity working to support young care leavers in the city. Each sculpture has been designed and decorated by a different organisation, business or school in the region. “Marshland has been involved with the Break sculpture trail for many years,” said Vicky Harris, head of creative design at the school. "Our first sculpture was the hare and we have been part of the hare, cow and dinosaur sculpture trails.”Zuzanna Wilkon in Year 7 had her design chosen for the sculpture, while Key Stage 3 student Amy Locks came up with the name Marsha for the Marshland giraffe.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 12:18 UTC
Barclays banks superglued shut in nationwide action against climate criminals
This is part of a significant new wave of property-focused climate action. A Money Rebellion activist who took part in the action said: “Barclays are pumping billions into the fossil fuel industry, completely at odds with advice from the International Energy Agency, United Nations and IPCC. We urge Barclays customers to use their power by moving their account to a bank more aligned with a liveable future for the planet. Notes to EditorsTwo minute explainer video about Barclays’ fossil fuel investments: https://youtu.be/5TTSDQOhmEg1. https://bankonourfuture.org/news/barclays-fossil-fuels-2023/https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org/3. https://www.carbonbrief.org/new-fossil-fuels-incompatible-with-1-5c-goal-comprehensive-analysis-finds/4. Switch to a green bank and withdraw £1.5m from fossil fuel support today, even if you have £0 in your account: https://www.switchit.green/Jury acquits HSBC window-smashing women: “We smashed the windows of a major bank.
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2023 11:57 UTC
Ukraine Invasion Day 642: RU redeploying air defense assets due to shortages
Russia is having to pull air defence systems out of Kaliningrad, its external province on the Baltic Sea, to replace the ones it has lost in the Ukraine war, according to an intelligence update from the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The Russian military death toll in Ukraine has reached 324,830 according to estimates provided by the Ukrainian military. Russia sent waves of kamikaze drones into Ukraine on Saturday in what Kyiv said was the most intensive drone attack since the start of the war. Five people were wounded by falling debris, while several buildings were damaged as about 17,000 people in the Kyiv region were left without electricity, reports said. Russian soldiers “seek to reoccupy” the town of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, according to the spokesman for Ukraine’s ground forces, Volodymyr Fitio.
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2023 11:52 UTC
Chaotic communication by NHS in England ‘causing treatment delays
CHAOTIC communication by the NHS in England is causing harmful delays to treatment and endangering patient health, according to research reports The Guardian. Widespread communication problems that leave patients and staff scrambling to find their referrals, missing appointments, or receiving late diagnoses have been uncovered in a study by the Demos thinktank, the Patients Association, and the PMA, a professional membership body for healthcare workers. Click below for full story. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/27/chaotic-communication-by-nhs-in-england-causing-treatment-delays
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2023 11:35 UTC
Allied Vehicles mark 30 years of accelerating beyond the competition
A huge part of Allied’s success has been due to the engineering, adapting and selling of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). Allied Vehicles is the umbrella group for the brands that sell the various products Allied is famous for. Allied Mobility is the largest and sells wheelchair accessible vehicles to individuals and families of wheelchair users. There is huge historical importance to the site on which Allied Vehicles sits today. Allied Vehicles also owns the Glasgow Tigers Speedway and has invested in and overseen the development of the facilities at the Peugeot Ashfield Stadium.
Source:The Times
November 27, 2023 11:29 UTC