The Environment Agency has stepped up its incident response to tackle the impacts of continued dry weather, following the driest June since 1925. Record-breaking temperatures and very low rainfall throughout May, June and much of July is taking its toll on the environment, with wildlife
On Wednesday (18 July 2018), Jack Burton was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court for making nine fraudulent claims against several insurers including Aviva, RSA, Allianz and Direct Line Group. He also pleaded guilty to abusing his position as an insurance claims handler at AXA, stealing
The London Korean Film Festival 2018 (LKFF) presents a very special series of films and events showcasing exemplary pieces of independent documentary filmmaking from Korea. Based around themes of social justice and political resistance, this unique documentary programme will see acclaimed directors Kim Dong Won
New research into the nation’s attitude towards health reveal that while 38% of us describe ourselves as ‘fairly health conscious’, our knowledge of what techniques and habits can improve our health is sorely lacking. This was shown in almost half the population (46%) not understanding
London College of Garden Design(LCGD) graduate Will Williams has been awarded a Gold medal and the much sought-after title of RHS Young Designer 2018 at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Tatton Park Flower Show. Just as LCGD celebrates its 10th anniversary so does this competition
The UK took a major step in its electric vehicle revolution later today (19 July 2018) when the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act passed through Parliament. The act is a significant step towards improved air quality, cutting congestion, boosted road safety and the creation of
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of social care, has again expressed its disappointment about the conduct of some Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Commissioning Support Units (CSUs). Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England says: “The system simply fails
Public Health England (PHE) is launching a national ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign which highlights blood in pee as a key symptom of bladder and kidney cancers. The campaign will encourage everyone to ‘look before they flush’ and visit their GP without delay if they
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and Andy Street CBE, the Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority, have both welcomed a new knowledge-sharing agreement between London and the West Midlands. From dealing with major incidents to limiting the disruption of large-scale transport projects and
-Attic Self Storage has carried out unique research to uncover the best London boroughs according to happiness, affordability, crime rate, quietness, ‘outstanding’ schools, green space and cool factor -The results have been collated into an interactive guide, and users can filter by their most important