UK power cut: National Grid promises to learn lessons from blackout
Craig TaylorThe company says the power cut affecting nearly a million people was an “incredibly rare event”. BBC News – UK
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Asthma deaths in England and Wales ‘at highest level for a decade’
bethkent ✅Deaths from asthma in England and Wales are at the highest level in over a decade. Deaths from asthma have increased by 33% in the last 10 years. According to Asthma UK there has been more than 1,400 people who have died from asthma in the last year which is a 8% increase compared to…
Brexit: Corbyn seeks clarity on ‘unconstitutional’ election-time no-deal
The Labour leader’s letter comes amid speculation MPs could table a no-confidence vote in Mr Johnson BBC News – UK
In July there was nearly 2.3 million A&E admissions making it the busiest on record
There were almost 2.3 million admissions at Accident and Emergency (A&E) department last month which is the most since the NHS started to keep records. NHS started to keep monthly records in June 2015. The total amount of A&E admissions last month were 2,266,913; this is an increase of 4% when compared with July 2018. …
Whaley Bridge dam: Evacuated residents can return home
About 1,500 people were evacuated last week after heavy rain affected Toddbrook Reservoir. BBC News – UK
Boardmasters cancelled over storm fears
The Boardmasters festival has been cancelled just hours before gates were due to open. Around 55,000 people were expected in Newquay to see headline acts Wu-Tang Clan, Florence + The Machine and Foals. Razorlight, Dizzee Rascal and Jorja Smith were also set to appear. Many people are already on their way and some are already…