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Broken windows making it easy to drop drugs and weapons into jails – report
A report also detailed a catalogue of ‘appalling’ conditions such as widespread rat infestations and floods of raw sewage.
Western Telegraph12m
Depression may cause period pain, study suggests
The findings indicate the need for a holistic approach when treating mental health and reproductive issues, researchers say.
Western Telegraph13m
37% of older people ‘will find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment’
Nearly a quarter (24%) spent their winter fuel payment on cooking meals, the charity found. Over a third of older people (37%) said they would find it difficult to manage financially without their ...
Western Telegraph16m
Just 18% of teachers think phone ban would improve pupil behaviour – poll
The findings come after a Labour MP called for a legal requirement to be introduced so schools in England are mobile-free zones.
Western Telegraph16m
Ministers urged to consider higher inheritance taxes in bid to tackle ‘big wealth’
A report by the IPPR think tank warned that widening wealth divides could lead to fewer life and career opportunities for the less well-off.
Western Telegraph17m
Public given chance to vote for favourite wildlife image from ‘exceptional’ list
A 25-strong shortlist of images taken from entries to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is being put to a public ...
Western Telegraph18m
Families to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial
State primary schools in England can apply to join the trial before the Government’s national rollout of funded breakfast clubs.
Western Telegraph27m
Man City stumble again while Arsenal and Bayern Munich earn dominant wins
Atletico Madrid and Atalanta scored six apiece and Bayer Leverkusen five while Robert Lewandowski reached 100 Champions League goals.
Western Telegraph32m
Grave in Co Monaghan exhumed in search for Disappeared victim Joe Lynskey
A grave in Co Monaghan has been exhumed by experts searching for Disappeared victim of the Northern Ireland Troubles Joe Lynskey. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR ...