Trump’s name was indeed taken off the Kennedy Centre, which was a very public blow to him, carried out just hours before his 80th birthday. A federal judge ruled that adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Centre was illegal, because only Congress has the power to rename the institution, but the board Trump installed hadContinue reading “Trump’s Name Was Ripped Off The Kennedy Centre”
Author Archives: Angela Lloyd
An Incredible Story Of Survival And Heroism
This is one of the most unique and brutal stories of survival and heroism in American history. Steven Stayner’s story is one of those cases that remains with you long after you learn the details — not because of the crime itself, but because of the extraordinary courage he showed after years of sustained abuseContinue reading “An Incredible Story Of Survival And Heroism”
And I introduced To You: Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes made a remark that came from a Double Down News roundtable where she, Michael Rosen, and Alexei Sayle shared their experiences as British Jews grappling with Israel/Palestine. This was from her 2012 visit to Israel, being the moment ‘the blind was lifted,’ and she often describes seeing the treatment of Palestinians firsthand asContinue reading “And I introduced To You: Miriam Margolyes”
The Erin Pizzey Story
Erin Pizzey’s story in November 1971 is the moment the modern refuge movement was born. At age 32, with no formal authority — no legal training, no political office, no medical credentials — she convinced Hounslow Council to let her use a derelict former community hall at 2 Belmont Road, Chiswick, as a base forContinue reading “The Erin Pizzey Story”
I Am Proud To Say I’m A Corbyn Fan. I Agree With His Policies, Beliefs, And Style
Anybody who is a Corbyn fan is really refreshing, and when people say it straight rather than in a half-apologetic whisper, it does make me smile, because Corbyn’s politics reverberate with some people who are tired of managerialism, triangulation, and the sense that Westminster treats real-world suffering as an abstract policy puzzle rather than somethingContinue reading “I Am Proud To Say I’m A Corbyn Fan. I Agree With His Policies, Beliefs, And Style”
BRING BACK THE MATRONS: SHOULD TRADITIONAL DISCIPLINE RETURN TO NHS WARDS?
Bringing back real, empowered matrons would improve discipline, accountability, and basic standards on NHS wards, but only if they have authority, not just a job title. Modern NHS wards often feel leaderless. Staff rotate frequently, agency workers come and go, and responsibility is diffuse. When something goes wrong, everyone can say: ‘Not my job.’ TraditionalContinue reading “BRING BACK THE MATRONS: SHOULD TRADITIONAL DISCIPLINE RETURN TO NHS WARDS?”
Freeview ‘Turn Off Date’ Statement
The government has not given a “turn‑off date” for Freeview. Still, the latest official news and parliamentary updates show the earliest possible switch‑off would be sometime in the 2030s, with 2034–2035 being the key window under review — and even that is not guaranteed. The government has officially confirmed that Freeview is protected until atContinue reading “Freeview ‘Turn Off Date’ Statement”
Pensioner TV Licences Updated By Government
The government’s latest update confirms that free TV licences will not be restored for all pensioners, despite a fast‑growing campaign calling for the £180 annual fee to be scrapped once people reach retirement age. The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) says there are ‘no plans’ to bring back universal free TV licences forContinue reading “Pensioner TV Licences Updated By Government”
Ebola Virus Alert As NHS Prepares
UK hospitals are on heightened alert, but the fundamental fact is this: there is no Ebola outbreak in the UK, and the so‑called ‘eye‑bleed virus’ is just tabloid terminology referring to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola presently circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The NHS alert is preventive, not proof of UKContinue reading “Ebola Virus Alert As NHS Prepares”
Dover Woman Dies From An Allergic Reaction To Scan Dye
A Dover woman, 69‑year‑old former carer Susan Sharp, died after William Harvey Hospital in Ashford administered the same contrast dye twice, despite clear evidence from her first collapse that she had suffered a severe allergic reaction. In October 2024, Susan attended William Harvey Hospital for a CT scan to check for possible blood clots. SheContinue reading “Dover Woman Dies From An Allergic Reaction To Scan Dye”