How dire is the condition of the NHS and what has caused this dramatic decline?
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Two recent reports into the NHS have assessed its current condition and what needs to be improved – so how bad is it?
#nhs #COVID #brexit #ukpolitics
3h ago
Intergenerational fairness: resetting the future for Europe’s youth
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The EU has appointed a commissioner for intergenerational fairness, a shrewd move to help counter right-wing exploitation of young people
8h ago
Remembering the liberation of Belgium
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Celebrations take place in Ieper this weekend, to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belgium
on Sep 6
Farmers vs European Green Deal? Beyond growth is the answer
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Europe’s environmental programme faces a backlash from political and business interests fixated on growing the economy
23h ago
Assisted dying bill must include more than the terminally ill
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The time for a truly compassionate assisted dying law is now – and it must include more than the terminally ill
on Fri, 9AM
Labour need a Malcolm Tucker – and fast
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Without a dominant figure controlling the message, Labour are at the mercy of the right-wing press
on Thu, 6PM
Labour urged to do more to address the negative impact of Brexit
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As Starmer visits Brussels, he's urged to reconsider Labour's approach to Brexit, which continues to have a negative impact, particularly for young people
on Thu, 12AM
Pinocchio pantomime is coming to the Bradford Alhambra – Oh yes, it is!
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Bradford, the 2025 Capital of Culture, will be starting its celebrations in style with this year’s panto at the Bradford Alhambra – Pinocchio
on Wed, 12PM
Bremain in Spain at the National Rejoin March III
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Bremain in Spain members head to London for the third National Rejoin March, bringing the sunshine with us
on Tue, 6PM
Blue carbon mapping project reveals potential threat to marine habitats and UK climate
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Wildlife charities say stronger protection needed for organic carbon stored in UK seabeds, crucial for sea and marshland habitat conservation
on Tue, 1PM
The Strid in the River Wharfe: the most dangerous stretch of water in the world?
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Norky takes us to ‘the most dangerous river in the world’ (the Strid in the River Wharfe) which gives rise to a couple of good – if not necessarily true – stories!
on Mon, 9PM
Sheffield doctor receives international achievement award
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Sheffield’s Professor Solomon Tesfaye recognised for significant contribution to diabetes research
on Mon, 6AM
Englishness is under attack, claims Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick
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Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage claim to fear the demise of our national identity and culture, but they can’t even define what they are
on Sun, 7PM
Talking with Mr Strummer about the nature of the world
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“They’d send a limousine anyway…” The Clash
on Sun, 9AM
Brexit: final entries in the Davis Downside Dossier
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Yorkshire Bylines is officially retiring the Davis Downside Dossier having reached the milestone of 2,000 downsides and 39 upsides
on Sun, 7AM
Norky’s ramblings: riots are not a new thing
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Norky delves into some of the more infamous and lesser known historical riots across the North
on Sep 28
Solving a problem of their own making: Teach First encounters Gen Z
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Teach First wants to lead the way in recruiting Gen Z teachers in England, but what if Teach First is part of the problem?
on Sep 27
Wakefield community wealth building conference
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A Wakefield conference on the principles and practice of community wealth building was both informative and inspiring
on Sep 26
Sanctuary – theatre that asks who has a right to safety and compassion
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Sanctuary, a powerful new musical by Red Ladder Theatre Company, helps us redefine the complexities of the UK’s migration crisis
on Sep 24
Steel roses at Sheffield Cathedral highlight scale of youth homelessness
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Roundabout’s new exhibition of 1,800 steel roses in Sheffield reflects the growing problem of youth homelessness across the county
on Sep 23
Supporters of assisted dying pin hopes on new legislation
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A private member’s bill may finally bring new assisted dying legislation in the UK, but let’s make sure the law will work for those in need
on Sep 22
Appreciating the past but looking to the future
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A visit to a local heritage spot, after enduring illness, leads to moments of reflection and sparks positive change for the future
on Sep 21
Norky’s ramblings: Rugby, the sport of gentlemen?
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Rugby and football are for everyone now, but Norky recalls a time when our betters tried to keep mere ‘tradesmen’ off the pitch
on Sep 21
Treehouse branches out to Otley
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A review of food and drink offerings in the new branch of the Treehouse bar and restaurant in Otley, West Yorkshire
on Sep 20
Should we beware of millionaire mass migration?
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Forget a wealth tax, it’s the wealth rebate we should be worried about
on Sep 20
Can the new government rise to the challenge?
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Prime minister and parliament must prove they are up to the job of meeting our economic, environmental and social needs.
on Sep 20
“Royalty, bribery, murder, ghosts …”: the tale of Albina’s tomb
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A historic home near Hull, with a secret in the garden, will soon be opening to the public
on Sep 19
Smashing the smuggling gangs: like the ‘war on drugs’ it is a futile and costly battle
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New punitive measures will not reduce irregular migration, or disband the ‘smuggling’ ‘gangs’ on whom migrants depend
on Sep 18
Parasols ou Parapluies at the Paralympics 2024
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Rain or shine, a volunteer’s experience of success and celebrations at the Paralympics in Paris
on Sep 17
Green growth for West Yorkshire
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West Yorkshire’s green sector set for growth explosion after bringing in £8.1bn to region’s economy in just one year – new report reveals
on Sep 17
Is justice a concept from the past?
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The fallout from a number of scandals suggests that true justice has become a commodity, no longer equally available to all
on Sep 16
Gen Z overwhelmingly against Brexit
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Prominent politicians may still believe in Brexit unicorns – a clear majority of the public, especially Gen Z, do not
on Sep 16
Multi-million pound Hull waste-to-energy plant scheme abandoned
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Work to create an eco-friendly waste-to-energy plant in Hull has fallen through amid construction problems and legal disputes
on Sep 16
Greenbelt: the making of a festival
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An interview with Paul Northup at this year’s Greenbelt Festival, exploring the joys and challenges of his role as creative director
on Sep 15
Brexit: this week’s Davis downsides
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The UK gave up access to its largest overseas market through Brexit, and may find tariffs applied to it’s second largest market if Trump succeeds
on Sep 14
Dame Judi Dench pledges support for trees threatened by Ripon Cathedral
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Dame Judi Dench, ambassador for The Woodland Trust, speaks out to protect nature against Ripon Cathedral’s extension plans
on Sep 14
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A Raisin in the Sun, at Leeds Playhouse, is a play about the freedom to dream, to aspire and to own rather than be owned
on Sep 14
Unearthing Waterloo: a therapeutic journey of discovery
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An international coalition of archaeologists, veterans and serving soldiers assembles at Waterloo to unearth the past and, for some, seek healing
on Sep 12
Community wealth building: from Preston to Wakefield?
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As Wakefield Council develops its economic wellbeing strategy, could the Preston model of community wealth building provide inspiration?
on Sep 12
What’s so good about a sovereign wealth fund?
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David Wilson explains why the new Labour government’s sovereign wealth fund is such a good idea
on Sep 12
Sheffield NHS staff win award for innovative Trial Tracker
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Trial Tracker created by Sheffield nurses and scientists, wins regional NHS parliamentary award
on Sep 11
God help pensioners if yet another benefit is axed
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Any changes to the application of council tax discounts will have wide-reaching effects on people with dementia and their carers
on Sep 11
How Russia ‘incites conflict’ in the West
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An FBI affidavit reveals how the Kremlin uses the web and social media to promote division and conflict to destabilise western society
on Sep 10
Cutting winter fuel allowance is a problem: here’s a solution
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Cuts mean suffering for pensioners and a headache for government – why not end the allowance and bring forward next years’ pension increase?
on Sep 10
The Staveley Arms at Ripon: a welcoming country pub
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A review of the dining experience at the Stavely Arms country pub in North Stainley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire
on Sep 9
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From the nursery to the North Sea – a new way of cultivating oysters whilst improving the marine ecosystem
on Sep 9
Back in time: life on the canals – the Calder and Hebble Navigation
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The Calder and Hebble navigation was a key contributor to the area’s economy as well as home to a vibrant community of sometimes misunderstood people
on Sep 8
Small music venues: from sticky floors to champagne supernovas
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Experiencing the joys of the small music venue – the vibrant, immersive launchpads for bands like Oasis and newer artists like Me Lost Me
on Sep 7