[ Measles is now extending beyond families with young children, with outbreaks reported on college campuses and communities across the country. Source link
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Emergency department staff at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway are trialling use of the equipment. BBC News
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A resident in Rhondda Cynon Taf said the problem was so severe in her area she wished she could move away. BBC News
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar says increases will help plug a hole in its budget. BBC News
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The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner. BBC News
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Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas. BBC News
Read More »Minimum alcohol price in Wales to rise by 30%
It means a can of lager currently available for £1 will cost at least £1.30 from October. BBC News
Read More »Record number of children in temporary housing
There has also been a rise in rough sleeping, though there has been some improvement in other housing statistics. BBC News
Read More »Doctor Who fans get chance to bid for famous props
Action packed and under the sea: New Doctor Who spin off set to wow TV viewers The five-part series, The War Between the Land and the Sea, follows Barclay, played by Russell Tovey, as he’s hurled from obscurity to being humanity’s ambassador when the Sea Devils rise to Earth’s surface. …
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It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk’s Tesla. BBC News
Read More »Glasgow and Aberdeen airports increase passenger drop-off charges
The fees charged at both airports will rise to £7 for 15 minutes from Tuesday. BBC News
Read More »Edinburgh bus and tram fares to rise
“With all fare revenue going directly back into the running of a comprehensive public transport network, our decision to increase fares at this time will allow us to continue to prioritise investment in our fleet, our premises, our people and our customer offering.” BBC News
Read More »Melania Trump film beats box office predictions despite criticisms
Variety’s Owen Gleiberman said the documentary was “so orchestrated and airbrushed and stage-managed that it barely rises to the level of a shameless infomercial”, while Empire’s reviewer William Thomas called it “an obsequious, ring-kissing portrait of the current US administration, dressed in gauche, glossy reality-TV clothing”. BBC News
Read More »Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime. BBC News
Read More »Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
India’s budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments. BBC News
Read More »Rising business rates putting dent in trade, York cafe owners say
Rebecca Cook, who owns TeaHee Café in Easingwold, said the rateable value of her premises was due to rise by a third in April, leading to a rise in business rates, and said she thinks government support should be extended to all hospitality businesses. Source link
Read More »Run and a bun – the rise of social running groups
New groups are joining the rising trend of promoting physical fitness while supporting local community and business. BBC News
Read More »King's visit leaves joggers 'speechless'
This is the second time the monarch has surprised joggers at a Parkrun on the royal estate. BBC News
Read More »King's visit leaves joggers 'speechless'
This is the second time the monarch has surprised joggers at a Parkrun on the royal estate. BBC News
Read More »Bosses on six figures at under-fire health boards to get 10% pay rises
The temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year. BBC News
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