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The BBC plans to make most over-75s pay the TV licence fee, but will continue to provide TV licenses to over-75s who claim pension credit.
Date Published 13/07/2020
Under normal circumstances, many thousands of people would have by now signed up to take part in an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk.
Date Published 10/07/2020
The Covid-19 lockdown has had a major impact on cycling in the UK.
Date Published 06/07/2020
Over the last few months I have noticed letters suggesting that because of the Covid 19 pandemic the Government should seek an extension to the Brexit transition period, based...
Date Published 01/07/2020
Although lockdown is finally beginning to ease, everyone is still grappling with the continuing challenges of Covid-19 and many of us could use some additional practical help or...
Date Published 26/06/2020
As more and more workplaces begin to reopen following lockdown, we are very concerned that the health and safety of people with diabetes may be overlooked.
Date Published 24/06/2020
As I’m sure you and many of your readers are aware, this Sunday is Father’s Day, a day where we celebrate and give thanks to fathers for all they do.
Date Published 15/06/2020
I would like to thank players of People’s Postcode Lottery for their continued support as Cats Protection enters its third year of funding.
Date Published 12/06/2020
Today (Monday) marks the start of Carers Week 2020, a week dedicated to raising awareness of the extraordinary efforts and many challenges faced by carers every day around the...
Date Published 08/06/2020
There are 4.8 million people living with diabetes in the UK, and every two minutes someone new will receive a diagnosis of diabetes that will change their lives for good.
Date Published 05/06/2020
To the editor,
Date Published 04/06/2020
Volunteers are always important.
Date Published 01/06/2020
News that 38% of Oldham children are in poverty and what that means for their daily lives is indeed shocking.
Date Published 26/05/2020
We may not be able to hold picnics in the usual way just yet, but why not hold the next best thing – a virtual picnic?
Date Published 18/05/2020
As the nation gets to grips with containing the Coronavirus pandemic, attention must be given to the possible impact on long-term health.
Date Published 15/05/2020
I am moved to contact you on this VE Day anniversary.
Date Published 11/05/2020
Diabetes UK has launched the Step At Home 30-minute challenge – a way to stay active during lockdown by stepping around your home for 30 minutes a day.
Date Published 07/05/2020
In these unprecedented and challenging times, we would like to say a huge thank you to all Dogs Trust supporters and players of People’s Postcode Lottery locally for their...
The Green Party is calling on the government to urgently put in place Community Shields across the country before lifting the coronavirus lockdown.
Date Published 06/05/2020
With lockdown measures now in place for a month, the general public has come to appreciate the efforts of supermarket staff working on the frontline.
Date Published 04/05/2020
Dear Editor,
Date Published 30/04/2020
Uncomfortable as it is, the coronavirus pandemic means many of us will be forced to confront death in ways we never could’ve comprehended just a few weeks ago.
Date Published 29/04/2020
Given that we’ve seen a huge reduction in car-use, and a huge increase in jogging and cycling, if the government is true to its word:“At each point we have been following...
Date Published 24/04/2020
Over the last few weeks we have been inundated with messages and pictures from our customers across Greater Manchester in praise of the extra lengths our postmen and women have...
Date Published 22/04/2020
Whilst the Queen has cancelled her birthday gun salutes tomorrow (Tuesday) in view of the current COVID crisis, we should not let this get in the way of celebrating the day in her...
Date Published 20/04/2020
Diabetes UK has developed a guide to support people who are isolated at home.
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic there has been a lot of talk about Universal Credit and SSP, but there are other benefits that people in certain circumstances may be able...
Date Published 14/04/2020
The rules for fighting Covid-19 are determined by scientific/medical data, says the government.
Isolated and highly vulnerable, children with cancer desperately need your help.
Date Published 08/04/2020
The sheer incompetence of a government that lectures Britain on the importance of self distancing and washing hands to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, and now has Boris...
Date Published 01/04/2020