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Research Fellowship Aims to Improve Mental Health Support for Young People in Care

A groundbreaking new research project is being launched on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to improve understanding of self-harm and suicide among children and young people, particularly those with experience of social care. The study, led by Dr Amanda Marchant, Research Fellow at Swansea University Medical School, seeks to identify how vulnerable young people […]

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Worcester’s Regent Care Home Team Wins Care Team of the Year Award

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The dedicated team at a Sanctuary Care home in Worcester have been named Care Team of the Year at the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards. Regent Residential Care Home, based in School Road, St John’s, received the accolade for their outstanding commitment to creating a vibrant, compassionate, and life-enriching environment where residents are empowered

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Estate Agent Wins £21,411 After “Demotion” Over Office Desk Dispute

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An estate agent has won a £21,411 payout after successfully suing his employer for unfair constructive dismissal following a dispute over his desk position. Nicholas Walker, 53, worked as a branch manager for Robsons, an estate agency in Hertfordshire, for five years before he was transferred to a different branch in 2022. Upon his relocation,

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Hilton Park Care Home Celebrates Long Serving Staff

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Two staff members at Hilton Park Care Home in Bottisham have been recognised with Long Service Awards for their years of dedication to Barchester Healthcare. Derek Beatens, Head of Maintenance, and Nurse Oluwayemisi Sobanwa began their careers at Barchester in 2015 and 2005 respectively. Over the years, they have worked closely with residents and their

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Norfolk Broads Named UK’s Best Autumn Staycation Spot

England Unveils First 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky as Rivalry with Scotland Heats Up

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For centuries, England and Scotland have clashed on the rugby and football pitch, but a new rivalry is quietly brewing in barley and barrels. After more than a hundred years without a single commercial whisky distillery, England has finally made history with the release of its first 18 year old single malt whisky. The credit

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Maritime Networks Trigger High Phone Bills for Norfolk Holidaymakers

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Residents and visitors along the north Norfolk coast have reported unexpected mobile roaming charges after their phones automatically switched to Maritime networks despite not leaving the UK. From Cromer to Sea Palling, users say their devices disconnected from their usual providers and linked to nearby maritime signals, triggering warnings of international roaming fees. North Norfolk

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England and Wales See Sharp Rise in Residents Aged 100, Above

England, Wales See Sharp Rise in Residents Aged 100, Above

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Record numbers of people aged 100 and above are living in England and Wales, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures highlight both opportunities and urgent planning needs for residential and nursing care providers. Centenarian Numbers Hit New Highs As of mid 2024, there were 15,330 centenarians in England

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Christopher Barlow Sentenced to Life for Killing Vulnerable Woman in Bolton

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A 62-year-old man who murdered a vulnerable woman and hid her body in a locked garden shed has been jailed for life. Christopher Barlow, of Pedder Street, Bolton, killed 55-year-old Mariann Borocz in December 2024 after meeting her by chance at a local shop. He invited her back to his house before murdering her and

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Childcare Crisis Looms as Providers Raise Fees to Stay Afloat

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Working parents across Britain may struggle to access free childcare as nurseries respond to government funding shortfalls by raising fees to avoid closure, industry leaders have warned. On Monday, families with children aged nine months to four years became eligible for 30 hours a week of government-funded childcare during term time. While the policy was

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