The mother of a disabled toddler captured the moment a bus driver left her at a bus stop when she couldn’t get her son on board. Charles, 2, was born with numerous problems and needs a ventilator, oxygen cylinder, suction machine and feeding pump 16 hours a day, all kept under his specialist chair. However,Continue reading “Ramp Refused To Be Lowered For Mum And Disabled Son”
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A PERMIT May Be Required For Oxford Drivers To Drive Across The City
Residents in Oxford may require permits to drive across the city centre if council plans get the go-ahead. Under the proposal, which will be decided upon next month, households will be given permits permitting them to drive across the city 100 days per year per vehicle. Up to three permits will be allocated to eachContinue reading “A PERMIT May Be Required For Oxford Drivers To Drive Across The City”
A Bank Holiday Will Be Observed For Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
It’s been confirmed that the day of the Queen’s funeral will be a Bank Holiday. The new King Charles III formally endorsed the order at St James’s Palace, London today as he was proclaimed sovereign. While the Bank Holiday has been approved, it’s still not been established which day the Queen’s funeral will be heldContinue reading “A Bank Holiday Will Be Observed For Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral”
Is Working From Home Coming To An End?
A new survey has shown that working from home could lead to home energy bills being stretched by an additional £2,500 each year. Experts suggest home workers will herd back to the office this winter to sidestep the extreme energy bills. Energy regulator Ofgem reported on Friday its price cap would rise by 80 perContinue reading “Is Working From Home Coming To An End?”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps Supports Compulsory Face Masks
Grant Shapps cleared the way for public transport operators including the London Underground to force travellers to continue wearing masks. The Transport Secretary said he was pretty relaxed about rail, bus and Underground firms making face coverings a condition of carriage, meaning riders failing to comply can’t travel. Facing MPs he distinguished wearing masks onContinue reading “Transport Secretary Grant Shapps Supports Compulsory Face Masks”
Boris Johnson Announces Fines Of Up To £3,200
People who repeatedly ridicule rules on wearing face coverings could be fined up to £3,200 under tough new rules for England. Failing to wear a mask in places like stores and on public transport carries a fine of £100 at present, which is decreased to £50 if paid inside two weeks. That £100 fine isn’tContinue reading “Boris Johnson Announces Fines Of Up To £3,200”