Angela Lloyd

Being Rooted In Place

Only a fifth of people have said they intend to downsize in their retirement, with the top reason being that they’re simply too attached to their homes. According to research by investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, those nearing retirement age are even less inclined to have downsizing plans. Amongst those aged 45 to 54, only 17Continue reading “Being Rooted In Place”

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The Tower Of London…For Sale

A Beefeater who lives at the Tower of London has revealed estate agents asked if he would sell his home. Spike Abbott, who guards the famous castle with about 36 others, said Foxtons sent a letter showing interest in his 12 Century house. But the Yeoman Warder, 59, warned the London based firm that itsContinue reading “The Tower Of London…For Sale”

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Natalie Elphicke Told Marcus Rashford To Stop Playing Politics

It’s been reported a Tory MP who told England champion Marcus Rashford to stick to football and quit playing politics when he campaigned for free school meals during the pandemic has a second job paying her £36,000. Dover MP Natalie Elphicke apologised in July after criticising the Manchester United striker for trying to help deprivedContinue reading “Natalie Elphicke Told Marcus Rashford To Stop Playing Politics”

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The Millennial Baby Boom Is On Its Way

Retailers were given the good news by a Bank of America analyst who predicted that a millennial baby boom could be on the way, leading to a boost in sales for stores. Millennials, those aged 25 to 40, now make up the biggest generation in the United States, having overtaken Baby Boomers. According to PewContinue reading “The Millennial Baby Boom Is On Its Way”

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This 53-Year-Old Super-Fit Nurse Committed Suicide After Losing Three Limbs To Sepsis

An inquest heard that a brave nurse whose independence was stripped from her overnight when she lost both her legs and an arm after a cough turned to sepsis was discovered hung by her husband. Jayne Carpenter, 53, was left with just one limb when a simple cough in 2016 grew into neutropenic sepsis, aContinue reading “This 53-Year-Old Super-Fit Nurse Committed Suicide After Losing Three Limbs To Sepsis”

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Brian Williams Is Leaving NBC After 28 Years

Brian Williams, who transformed his career as an MSNBC host after losing his job as NBC Nightly News anchor for making fraudulent claims about a wartime story, is leaving the network after 28 years. Brian Williams said in a note to co-workers that following much consideration, he’d decided to exit when his contract expires inContinue reading “Brian Williams Is Leaving NBC After 28 Years”

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To Go To The Cinema In Wales, You Need Two Jabs Or A Negative Test

MPs in Wales have decided to extend questionable COVID passports to cinemas, theatres and concert halls. People have been asked to prove they’re completely vaccinated or have tested negative for the virus to enter nightclubs and comparable venues since last month. However, from November 15, admission to cinemas, theatres and concert halls will be governedContinue reading “To Go To The Cinema In Wales, You Need Two Jabs Or A Negative Test”

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Jacinda Ardern’s Daughter Interrupts The Prime Minister In An Adorable Moment

Jacinda Ardern’s charming daughter stole the show by staying up past her bedtime to gatecrash her mum’s COVID 19 briefing. The New Zealand Prime Minister uploaded a Facebook Live video from home to update Kiwis on changes made by the cabinet as the Delta outbreak eases. Restrictions will be lifted in COVID ravaged Auckland fromContinue reading “Jacinda Ardern’s Daughter Interrupts The Prime Minister In An Adorable Moment”

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Shamima Begum’s Husband Refuses To Condemn Beheadings Or The Use Of Sex Slaves

Shamima Begum’s jihadi husband has refused to condemn ISIS beheadings or the use of sex slaves and said he still hopes to see a caliphate established. Speaking in an interview from a detention centre in northern Syria, Yago Riedijk, 29, described the couple’s beautiful past life under the extremist group, and he said that ISIS-claimedContinue reading “Shamima Begum’s Husband Refuses To Condemn Beheadings Or The Use Of Sex Slaves”

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Hospital Rules Are Broken By Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson is at the centre of a face coverings row after going mask free on a visit to a hospital. The Prime Minister posed with masked nurses at Hexham General Hospital in pictures that sparked a stir on social media. His visit came as he dodged a debate on Tory sleaze in the HouseContinue reading “Hospital Rules Are Broken By Boris Johnson”