Student union leader says to stay at home unless they’re black, poor, disabled, gay, or transgender 

A prominent union leader has called for university students to stay at home this autumn to help prevent a second wave of coronavirus – unless they are poor, black, disabled, gay or transgender. Larissa Kennedy, president of the National Union of Students, warned it was too dangerous for undergraduates to flood campuses but said exceptions … Read more

Civil servants ‘may go on strike’ if they’re forced to go back into the office, union head warns 

Civil servants ‘may go on strike’ if they’re forced to go back into the office, union head warns More than 95 per cent of civil servants worked from home during the lockdown  Mr Johnson is expected to tell ministers to accelerate the process this week But Mark Serwotka said they would be ‘prepared to consider … Read more

Fans slam Plate of Origin with some saying they’re switching off to watch Netflix

Plate Of Origin premieres to mixed reviews with some saying they’re switching off to watch Netflix – as it’s called a ‘boring’ cross between My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:20 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 12:20 BST, 30 August 2020 Plate Of Origin premiered on Sunday … Read more

Has Pendle been named England’s No 1 Covid hotspot because they’re mass testing in the street?

It’s Wednesday lunchtime on Market Street, the main shopping parade in Nelson town centre. Pensioners potter about, unbothered by the steady drizzle. Determined-looking mums hurry around, pushing buggies. Most are in masks. There are one-way markers stuck to the floors of all the shops and, of course, ubiquitous queues. So far, so ordinary. I’m here … Read more

Has Pendle been named England’s No 1 Covid hotspot because they’re mass testing in the street?

It’s Wednesday lunchtime on Market Street, the main shopping parade in Nelson town centre. Pensioners potter about, unbothered by the steady drizzle. Determined-looking mums hurry around, pushing buggies. Most are in masks. There are one-way markers stuck to the floors of all the shops and, of course, ubiquitous queues. So far, so ordinary. I’m here … Read more

Bulldogs and pugs remain popular because they’re seen as ‘lazy’ and easy to look after

British dog owners are hooked on flat-faced breeds such as pugs and bulldogs – even though they are at higher risk of developing severe health problems. More than nine out of 10 owners (93 per cent) said they would opt for the same kind of pet again, and two-thirds (66%) would recommend their breed to … Read more

Aaliyah remembered 19 years after her death… as estate reveals they’re in talks to stream music

Aaliyah is remembered by Missy Elliot and fans 19 years after her tragic death – as estate reveals they’re in talks to finally stream her entire musical catalog Aaliyah died August 25th 2001 while flying from the Bahamas to the US after shooting the music video for Rock The Boat She worked with Missy on … Read more

Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson get handsy together amid rumors they’re back together

They’re rumored to be back on romantically and even considering buying a house together.  Khloé Kardashian – who was seen sporting a brand new bob hairstyle – and Tristan Thompson, certainly appeared to be acting like a couple as they were pictured enjoying a public display of affection on Thursday.  The 29-year-old Canadian NBA star … Read more

NHS trusts tell women seeking IVF to prove they’re in a ‘stable’ relationship

Dozens of NHS trusts tell women seeking IVF to prove they’re in a ‘stable’ relationship – creating infertility ‘postcode lottery’ IVF patients in some areas in England must prove 3-year ‘stable’ relationship status to be eligible for free infertility treatment 24 CCGs require relationship stability to ‘ensure the welfare of the child’  However, local policies differ … Read more

NHS trusts tell women seeking IVF to prove they’re in a ‘stable’ relationship

Dozens of NHS trusts tell women seeking IVF to prove they’re in a ‘stable’ relationship – creating infertility ‘postcode lottery’ IVF patients in some areas in England must prove 3-year ‘stable’ relationship status to be eligible for free infertility treatment 24 CCGs require relationship stability to ‘ensure the welfare of the child’  However, local policies differ … Read more