Britain’s fattest regions include Wirral, Wigan, Stoke and Nottingham

The people of Wirral are officially the fattest in Britain with more hospital admissions for obesity-related illnesses than anywhere else in the country.  Hot on their heels are those who live in Wigan, York, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham. The five regions all recorded admission rates of over 3,000 per 100,000 population. However, Wokingham and West Berkshire … Read more

Britain’s fattest regions include Wirral, Wigan, Stoke and Nottingham

The people of Wirral are officially the fattest in Britain with more hospital admissions for obesity-related illnesses than anywhere else in the country.  Hot on their heels are those who live in Wigan, York, Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham. The five regions all recorded admission rates of over 3,000 per 100,000 population. However, Wokingham and West Berkshire … Read more

California Gov Gavin Newsom announces stay-home order for regions where ICU capacity falls below 15%

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a new stay-at-home order in parts of the state where hospitals below 15 percent available ICU capacity.   The new order divides the state into five regions – none of which currently meet the threshold for the new restrictions.  However Newsom said four out of five regions – Greater … Read more

California Gov Gavin Newsom announces stay-home order for regions where ICU capacity falls below 15%

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a new stay-at-home order in parts of the state where hospitals below 15 percent available ICU capacity.   The new order divides the state into five regions – none of which currently meet the threshold for the new restrictions.  However Newsom said four out of five regions – Greater … Read more

Northern regions battle to host new National Infrastructure Bank

Northern regions battle to host new National Infrastructure Bank and Treasury outpost amid calls for them not to be placed in big cities By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:58 GMT, 25 November 2020 | Updated: 21:58 GMT, 25 November 2020 The race is on across the north of England as leaders compete … Read more

James Cracknell reveals he underwent an operation on his ‘nether regions’

James Cracknell revealed on Friday that he has undergone an operation on his ‘nether regions’ at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The rowing champion, 48, took to Instagram to share a snap of himself in his hospital gown after ‘coming round’ following the mystery operation. The picture showed his thigh with a large black arrow scribbled … Read more

Italy shuts bars and restaurants in five more regions

Italy imposed tougher restrictions on another five regions today as it tries to bring the second wave of coronavirus under control without a full-scale national lockdown. Seven of Italy’s 20 regions are now ‘orange’ zones, the middle of three tiers, after a new decree signed by health minister Roberto Speranza overnight. The measures mean that … Read more

Cambridge experts claim South West and East are only two regions where outbreaks are not plateauing

Coronavirus outbreaks are surging in the East of England and South West— but are plateauing everywhere else in England, top scientists have claimed. The two English regions have so far dodged tougher Covid-19 measures, but Cambridge University academics say that, although still small, their number of infections are rising faster than in any other region.  … Read more

Leaders announce £40m emergency aid package for Liverpool region’s struggling hospitality sector

Political leaders in Liverpool announce £40million emergency aid package for the region’s struggling pubs, bars and restaurants amid Covid lockdown Council leaders from Liverpool and surrounding areas scrambled to find funding They are urging the Government to provide more long-term financial support It comes as region hit by tighter coronavirus restrictions last week as cases … Read more