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LATEST
Global Artists Bring World Together In “Imagine” Moment During Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony
Global artists Angélique Kidjo, Alejandro Sanz, John Legend, Keith Urban and the Suginami Children’s Choir brought all five continents together in today’s Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Hundreds of millions of people watched an emotional performance of “Imagine”, written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The International Olympic…
Alok Sharma Brings 51 Countries Together For Critical Climate Discussions Ahead Of COP26
Today [Sunday] the COP26 President-Designate, Alok Sharma, will bring climate and environment ministers and representatives from more than 50 countries together to lay the groundwork for success ahead of November’s COP26 negotiations. The event marks the first face-to-face ministerial of its kind in more than 18 months. With fewer than 100…
1:52 PM 25th July 2021
Interview: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar As A Symbol Of Excellence
Massimo Malpighi
Acetaia Malpighi is one of the oldest and most renowned producers of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Its dedication to tradition and the highest quality has allowed this family business to create products that have won the hearts and taste buds of gourmets all over the world. One of those products…
4:17 AM 24th July 2021
Opinion
Take A Nice Deep Breath - Most COVID-19 Restrictions Are Lifted
Sonia Price
Features Writer
Image by Barbara McLullich from Pixabay
Was last Monday an occasion for celebration for you? I had mixed feelings about it myself. I am trepidatious by nature and it feels right for me to continue with my established Covid protocol of mask wearing when in close proximity to people, and removing it to take in my…
6:14 AM 24th July 2021
IOC President - Tokyo 2020 Is A Moment Of Hope
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games welcomed the world to Tokyo 2020. In his speech he said that the opening ceremony was a moment of hope. Recognising the challenges of the pandemic President Bach said: "Yes, it is very different from…
3:20 AM 24th July 2021
Extra COVID-19 Support Deployed To North East
Following the latest review of COVID-19 support provided to areas in England, the government is deploying additional support to the seven local authorities across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham, and five local authorities in the Tees Valley. The decision is based on the latest data and local insights and…
8:46 PM 23rd July 2021
Pop-up Campsites Need To Check Their Flood Risk Say Environment Agency
Flooding can happen very quickly bringing a significant risk to life and campsites can be particularly vulnerable. Taking steps to prepare for flooding, and knowing what to do in a flood, can significantly reduce risk to life and reduce the damages to a business. The Environment Agency are advising all campsite…
6:00 AM 21st July 2021
Updated Guidance For Areas With Additional COVID-19 Measures In Place
As England moves cautiously to Step 4 of the roadmap, the government will continue to work closely with local authorities and provide national support to local areas. Local areas including Blackpool, Cheshire East and Oxford City have been receiving extra support as additional measures have been needed to slow the growth…
7:58 PM 20th July 2021
Union Leaders Warn Government Not To Ignore Workplace Discrimination And Harassment Against LGBT Workers
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The TUC and general secretaries of more than 39 British trade unions have written to equalities minister Liz Truss to call for an urgent reset in the government’s approach to LGBT rights. The open letter – signed by general secretaries representing over five million union members – criticises the government…
4:00 AM 20th July 2021
Heat-health Alert Issued By Public Health England - 19 July 2021
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Public Health England (PHE) has extended its heat-health alert as the Met Office forecasts the current hot weather will last until Thursday 22 July. Much of England can expect hot weather, particularly in the South West and parts of southern and central England. High temperatures are also expected to persist in…
9:49 PM 19th July 2021
PM Statement At Coronavirus Press Conference: 19 July 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good afternoon, today we’ve reached the fourth step on our roadmap and I know that with cases increasing steadily and with more and more people being asked to self-isolate, there will, of course, be those who would rather that…
9:23 PM 19th July 2021
Prime Minister Urges Caution As England Moves To Step 4
England has today (Monday) moved to Step 4 of the Roadmap. This means the majority of Covid restrictions have now ended, replaced with guidance emphasising personal judgement and responsibility. People are expected to protect themselves and others through informed choice and move to Step 4 cautiously. The Prime Minister has today…
3:13 PM 19th July 2021
Biggest Flu Programme In History To Roll Out For Winter 2021
From September 2021, providers will offer the flu vaccine to over 35 million people during the upcoming winter season, including all secondary school students up to Year 11 for the first time. This builds on the success of last year’s expanded flu programme, which saw a record number of people…
4:15 AM 19th July 2021
Good Friends Don’t Care What You Do For A Living
Sonia Price
Features Writer
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Good friends, they say, are worth their weight in gold. Of course there are times when we would sooner weigh them in. But really good friendships usually triumph over any long-term stand-offs and disgruntlements, eventually reaching a happy rapprochement to go forward all the stronger. The unspoken and…
4:20 AM 17th July 2021
Opinion
Feature: We’ve Been At The Sharp End Of Levelling Up For 40 Years
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We know what the UK government means when they say ‘levelling up’. Levelling up doesn’t need to be confusing. The fact is, you can’t level up without business, and it won’t happen overnight according to Amanda Mackenzie OBE (CEO at Business in the Community).
4:16 AM 17th July 2021
Weekend Interview: Andrew McCloy Chair National Parks England
Andrew Palmer
News Editor
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It seems Andrew McCloy was destined to become Chair of National Parks England. The prolific author, who writes about coastal walking, experienced the beauty of National Parks as a child holidaying around the UK. “We enjoyed getting to know all these wonderful places from the Peak District to the Lakes…
4:00 AM 17th July 2021
IoD: Real Confusion As To Legal Status Of The NHS COVID-19 App
With over 500,000 people being instructed to self-isolate last week by the NHS COVID-19 app, there is now real confusion as to whether getting ‘pinged’ means that you are legally obliged to stay at home or whether it is merely advice. Dr Roger Barker, the IoD’s Policy Director, commented: “Yet again the…
4:39 PM 16th July 2021
Sellafield New Build Project Powers Ahead
The Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant has received full business case approval from the government. It means the project can now accelerate, leveraging investment from Sellafield Ltd and its delivery partners and creating long-term construction and manufacturing opportunities for the local and national economies. Once complete, the building will treat…
2:23 PM 16th July 2021
Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Variants Identified In UK - 16 July 2021
Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in UK. Public Health England (PHE) releases weekly updates on the number of confirmed new cases of variants of concern and variants under investigation identified in the UK. PHE’s weekly COVID-19 variant cases data shows that numbers of the Delta (VOC-21APR-02) variant in the UK have…
9:10 AM 16th July 2021
Opinion
"There's More Than Enough Kindness And Respect To Go Around!"
Claire Marie
Features Writer
Image by Marcos Goncalves Vilas Boas
We must stand together to share whatever platform we have to embolden those who disagree with racism to stand against it. In the same way the football defeat seems to have emboldened people to callously abuse the young black men who played their hearts out for us last weekend. Maybe I’m…
8:05 PM 15th July 2021
Weekly National Flu And COVID-19 Surveillance Reports Published - 15 July 2021
National influenza and COVID-19 report, monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity increased in week 27 of 2021. Case rates rose in all age groups with…
6:03 PM 15th July 2021
PM Sets Out New ‘County Deals’ To Devolve Power To Local Communities In Levelling Up Speech
Today the Prime Minister set out his vision on how the government would deliver on the central purpose of his premiership – to level up and unite the whole of the United Kingdom. Speaking from the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) in Coventry, the Prime Minister outlined the challenges that we…
4:16 PM 15th July 2021
New Research Reveals “Britain Is At A Work/life Balance Tipping Point”
Covid-19 has had a detrimental effect on the nation’s work/life balance, according to new research by the rail industry, with many having sacrificed much needed time off during the pandemic, to the potential harm of their mental health. On average, people skipped four days of annual leave, which equates…
8:10 AM 15th July 2021
St Swithin's Day - Rain Or Shine!
When is St Swithin’s Day? St Swithin’s Day is celebrated on 15 July every year, his feast day marking the date that his body was moved to the new basilica of influential Saxon Bishop Aethelwold in 971. Who was he? Swithin, or Swithun, was the Bishop of Winchester from 852 until his death…
5:00 AM 15th July 2021
Eco-Friendly Rail Travel Focus For Inspiring New Poster Competition
Children and young people are being encouraged to take part in an inspiring new poster competition, launched by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) to capture their visions of ecofriendly travel through fun artwork. The competition focuses on the importance of sustainable travel, with winning entries brightening up stations and concourses ahead…
8:38 AM 14th July 2021
Survey Highlights Farmers' Biggest Fears And Lack Of Planning For Future
Image by Matthias Böckel
More than a third of farmers fear their businesses will no longer be viable as a result of the changes to subsidies and direct payments.   Armstrong Watson’s initial findings from Rural Agriculture Group (RAG) Farming Survey showed that while these businesses said they had planned for the changes, they were unsure if they would…
4:00 AM 14th July 2021
Universities Vital To Nation’s Health And Wellbeing Recovery Says Dame Katherine Grainger
The Made at Uni Campaign is celebrating the role of universities in supporting their communities.
MadeAtUni campaign highlighting the role of universities in the health and wellbeing of communities across UK Grassroots sports clubs reliant on university sports facilities prior to pandemic University facilities set to fill gaps left by closure of traditional leisure facilities following Covid Dame Katherine Grainger believes UK universities are vital to the…
8:00 AM 13th July 2021
North East Talent Recognised For Education Contributions
Students, teachers and school leaders from across the North East have received national recognition for their achievements and stand-out contributions to their local communities over the last year. Introduced by the Department for Education in 2012, in memory of former Education Secretary and Newcastle MP Ted Short, the Lord Glenamara prize…
6:00 AM 13th July 2021
“You’ll Benefit More Now The SDLT Is Ending” Says Local Property Expert
The Stamp Duty Holiday, a tax break which has spurred the UK housing market into overdrive throughout the pandemic, recently began to wind down. Until 30th September, buyers will only benefit from the break on the first £250,000 of their property, as opposed to £500,000 before 30th June this year.…
4:00 AM 13th July 2021
Prime Minister Confirms Move To Step 4
Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Moving to Step 4 is a balance of risks and the public should continue to be cautious. The majority of covid restrictions will end on 19 July and guidance will emphasise personal responsibility. The…
6:59 PM 12th July 2021
Prime Minister To Set Out Plans To Level Up The Country
Prime Minister set to make a speech this week on plans to level up and unite the country Great British high streets to be central to new strategy to regenerate local communities and turbocharge new opportunities across the UK Renewed focus on…
7:00 AM 12th July 2021
Heartache For England As Italy Wins On Penalties
So Italy did it. But our England players can hold their heads up high. Heartache for our English team. This was a young English team and they will grow and come back again. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was excellent. There's next year's World Cup to look forward to and we have…
10:14 PM 11th July 2021
Prime Minister's Letter To Gareth Southgate And England Team
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10:41 AM 11th July 2021
Opinion
Cometh The Hour Cometh The Team
Andrew Palmer
News Editor
Image by Dimitris Vetsikas
What do you think? Can our boys lift the trophy to a swelling crescendo of Sweet Caroline tomorrow? My pundit mates are sitting on the fence, telling me it’s 50:50. If it turns into anything like Wednesday’s match, I will be pacing round my home, blood pressure rising and nails fast disappearing.…
7:45 AM 10th July 2021
What’s Not To Like In A Share In A Gift Horse? Yours From Fifty Quid
Sonia Price
Features Writer
Image by Artcats from Pixabay
We all deserve a breather, a break, a night’s sleep without strange dreams. We all deserve something to look forward to, something to excite us. This is why in the next couple of months, or at least definitely before Christmas, I have promised myself a racehorse. Did you…
7:45 AM 10th July 2021
Government Launches Campaign Encouraging Families To Rediscover Summer
The government’s Rediscover Summer campaign has launched to help inspire families to get out and about safely and make the most out of summer. Whether it’s visiting the places that inspired your favourite books, trying out a new sport or even learning how to code, the campaign will show families that…
7:44 AM 10th July 2021
More Than 80 Million Vaccines Administered Across The UK
More than 80 million vaccines have been administered across the UK through the largest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history. w80[A total of 80,072,121 doses have been administered in the UK, with 45,697,875 people receiving a first dose (86.8%) and 34,374,246 people receiving both doses (65.3%). This includes over half…
8:46 PM 9th July 2021
English Heritage Sites In The North To Cheer On England In The Euro 2020 Final
Kane, Sterling, Pickford and Phillips; these are four of more than 32,000 surnames which feature on an England flag flying at English Heritage’s historic properties nationwide from this Friday to cheer on the England football team ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. The charity designed the flags to feature the…
2:04 PM 9th July 2021
National Minimum Wage Rate Reminder For Summer Staff
Students and seasonal staff are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW). All workers are legally entitled to be paid the NMW. This includes temporary seasonal staff, who often work short-term contracts in bars, hotels, shops and warehouses…
12:22 PM 9th July 2021
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