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”
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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”
ULEZ Tax Hasn’t Improved London Air Quality Like Khan Claims
New 2026 data show ULEZ has not delivered the city-wide air-quality improvements Sadiq Khan claims, while revenues have surged past £200 million a year, but the full picture is more complex: national-level modelling shows improvement, while local borough-level monitors tell a very different story. More than half of London boroughs are still breaching legal nitrogenContinue reading “ULEZ Tax Hasn’t Improved London Air Quality Like Khan Claims”
DWP Claimants Could Be Banned From Buying These 3 Things Under The Ration Card
The three things DWP claimants could be barred from purchasing under the proposed Conservative “ration card” plan are alcohol, cigarettes (tobacco products), and gambling services. Only some claimants would be subject to these limitations, especially those receiving DWP benefits who have been given a community or suspended sentence in cases where drugs, alcohol, or gamblingContinue reading “DWP Claimants Could Be Banned From Buying These 3 Things Under The Ration Card”
Residents Evacuated Due To ‘Ground Movement’
Hundreds of residents have been forced out of their homes because the ground in parts of Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, has started to physically shift, sink and crack, prompting a major emergency response and a large‑scale investigation. Up to 97 homes have now been evacuated across Benbuck View, Dunmoss View, Nechtan Drive and Langour. Overnight sinking, raisedContinue reading “Residents Evacuated Due To ‘Ground Movement’”
