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The NHS has ordered GP surgeries to stop half-day closings in England, this will make more than a quarter of a million more appointments available. As part of the NHS Long Term plan, GP surgeries will have to seek permission from local health authorities to close during working hours or they will lose funding which…
Ten people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a police officer killed while attending a reported burglary. Police said PC Harper was “killed while performing his duties”, but haven’t confirmed any further details. PC Andrew Harper of Thames Valley Police died at about 23:30 BST on Thursday in Berkshire. The force said the 10…
Figures show that drug deaths rose sharply in England and Wales to reach record numbers last year. There were 2,917 deaths from illicit drugs in 2018, the Office of National Statistics said, a rise of 17%. Most deaths were due to opiates such as heroin, but cocaine deaths doubled in three years and MDMA deaths…
A group of MPs has suggested that drivers could be banned from using hands-free mobile phones in England and Wales. Using hand held phones whilst driving is already banned with a maximum punishment of six penalty points and a £200 fine. However, MPs in the Commons transport select committee say hands free versions can also…
Residents who had to be evacuated from Whaley Bridge can now return home after nearly a week of fear over the dam. Around 1,500 residents were removed from their homes on Thursday after the town’s dam at Toddbrook Reservoir was damaged during heavy rain. Emergency workers worked for six days to get the dam wall…
UK retailers have recorded the worst month for sales in July since records began. Total sales increased by 0.3% in July compared to 1.6% in July last year. July saw record temperatures which would normally expect bigger sales of items that are summer clothes but the demand was not as big as normal. Helen Dickinson, chief…
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