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750,000 extra bereavements during pandemic amid ‘huge’ support gap – report

Around 750,000 extra bereavements happened during the coronavirus pandemic, a report suggests – but there are “huge gaps” in formal support for people dealing with loss. The pandemic had a “profound impact” on how people have experienced bereavement,...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:37

Motoring News

Used car prices continue to rise, despite economic turbulence

Used car prices continue to set new record levels, with demand said to be ‘largely unaffected’ by recent economic turbulence. According to Auto Trader, the average price of a used car in September was £17,409 – a £370 increase from August’s figure, ...

07 Oct 2022 at 14:17

‘Deeply worrying’ that UK Covid-19 inquiry has started but not Scottish one

A solicitor representing Scottish families bereaved by Covid-19 has said it is “ironic and deeply worrying” that a UK inquiry is under way while Scotland’s probe “appears to have stalled”. Aamer Anwar, a solicitor acting on behalf of Scottish ...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:44

Almost 60% of young people are fearful for their generation’s future – study

Almost two thirds of young people in the UK are fearful for their generation’s future, a study has found. Research from The Prince’s Trust charity has revealed that 49% of people aged 16 to 25 feel anxious about their future daily while 59% ...

03 Oct 2022 at 12:17

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A dad who blew over £100,000 on bets and “lost everything” helps other gambling addicts quit through his TikTok videos

A dad who spent over £100k on bets and says he “lost everything” is now helping other gambling addicts to quit through TikTok videos. James Nixon, 30, who works in business development and lives in Andover, Hampshire, spent three years ...

04 Oct 2022 at 08:00

Youth drug use has risen by 50% since end of pandemic measures – survey

Use of drugs by young people has increased by 50% since Covid-19 restrictions ended, according to new data. Charity The Mix has published research showing a third of the 2,000 people aged between 16 and 25 who it surveyed – or ...

04 Oct 2022 at 06:33

Student stranded by pandemic celebrates top A-level grades

An overseas A-level student who was stranded in the UK for two years during the coronavirus pandemic has achieved an outstanding set of exam results. Promising swimmer Nellie Clark did not see her family during her two years ...

18 Aug 2022 at 14:56

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'There's a lot we need to do' - Billionaire calls for stronger efforts to prepare for next pandemic

Bill Gates has called for South Korea to further step up in international efforts to prevent infectious diseases such as Covid-19 as he stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic. Speaking ...

16 Aug 2022 at 16:33

Health

22st mum who struggled to walk down the street loses 8st so she can meet her future grandchildren

A mum-of-three was inspired to lose 8st after facing cruel comments that she had “let herself go” and even that her husband might leave her and came to fear she would not live to meet her future grandchildren. Michelle ...

17 Aug 2022 at 08:00

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'There's a lot we need to do' - Billionaire calls for stronger efforts to prepare for next pandemic

16 Aug 2022 at 23:33

Football

Deloitte says top-flight clubs can ‘look forward with optimism’ after Covid-19

Premier League clubs can “look forward with optimism” after new figures from Deloitte revealed combined revenues rose to £4.9billion in the first full season following the coronavirus outbreak. Key findings from ...

18 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Bed numbers challenges at LUH immune to Budget announcements

The number of people waiting for proper beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, does not change despite big money talk earlier this week with Tuesday's budget. Thirty-five admitted patients are waiting for ...

29 Sept 2022 at 13:33

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