57 h. ago Rare cold health alert in place for whole of England as revellers brace for sub

A RARE cold-health alert has been issued for the whole of England as Brits look set to bring in the New Year. The cold snap, which warn of a rise in deaths particularly among elderly and vulnerable people, are set to pummel Brits for as long as a whole week. The warning will wreak 'significant...

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2 d. ago ‘You could see bones’: Families’ anguish over coastal erosion threat to Norfolk graves

Bereaved relatives say delays over risks at village churchyards are causing distress and call for council actionFamilies of people buried in graves vulnerable to coastal erosion say indecision over how to tackle the problem is causing them avoidable anguish about the final resting places of their loved ones.North Norfolk district council (NNDC) has identified three church graveyards in the villages of Happisburgh, Trimingham, and Mundesley as being at risk of being engulfed by the sea in the coming decades. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 'Cold weather health alert' warning map shows where Brits most at risk

Health agency bosses have warned elderly people as well as vulnerable young adults are at risk amid the cold spell with officials warning of impacts on health services

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4 d. ago Council tells the elderly to wiggle their toes to stay warm ahead of Arctic blast set to engulf Britain

Durham County Council gave the advice to vulnerable elderly people on their website as a cold snap is set to plunge temperatures as low as -8C over the next week.

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5 d. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago The round the clock support service that changes the lives of thousands

The RCT Lifeline service provides 24/7 support for more than 4,000 elderly and vulnerable people in the county borough

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1 week ago Madeleine McCann's mum opens up about 'immense strain' in rare public update

The mother of the sadly missing Madeleine McCann, Kate, has spoken out in support of the charity, saying vulnerable young people resonate deeply with her due to her experience

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1 week ago Youths 'throwing eggs at vulnerable peoples' homes' on Welsh estate

Police say they've had reports from vulnerable people on the street that they're being repeatedly targeted

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2 w. ago Pub to become housing for homeless despite objections from 'frightened' elderly neighbours

A charity said the new building would put the borough's most vulnerable people 'at the centre of what they need to survive and recover'

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2 w. ago Millions of UK households issued urgent DWP warm home discount ‘fraudsters’ warning

Fraudsters may take advantage of the Christmas season and try and hit vulnerable people this winter

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2 w. ago People living with one condition 'uniquely vulnerable' to super flu, scientist warns

A H3N2 virus - dubbed 'super flu' - is sweeping hospitals in England - and people with one health condition may be more at risk

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2 w. ago Councillor stole £150,000 from mental health charity to spend on South American male prostitutes and crystal meth

The thefts were described by Judge Jonathan Dunply as a serious breach of trust to a number of vulnerable people as an employee of a charity.

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2 w. ago Vigilante group forms in Glasgow vowing to ‘protect’ punters in city centre

A SELF-styled vigilante group has formed to “protect the people” of Glasgow amid fears the area is out of control. Around 10 members from ScotsActive have started walking around the city centre most evenings from 9.30pm till 2am. The aim is to “keep the streets safe” and protect women, children and vulnerable people at night over fears they...

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2 w. ago Councillor stole £150,000 from mental health charity to spend on South American rent boys and crystal meth

The thefts were described by Judge Jonathan Dunply as a serious breach of trust to a number of vulnerable people as an employee of a charity.

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3 w. ago South Manchester leisure centre giving users a 'lifeline' thanks to community action

A leisure centre in Trafford has secured its future with a 25 year lease deal

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3 w. ago Half of London arrestees may have undiagnosed ADHD, major study finds

Researchers say routine screening in custody could help vulnerable people get support and fairer treatment

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3 w. ago Emmerdale hit by over 350 Ofcom complaints in two days as furious fans slam soap’s darkest ever storyline

EMMERDALE has been hit with over 350 Ofcom complaints in just two days as furious fans slam the soap’s darkest ever storyline. Viewers have been watching in shock over the last few months as the extent of Celia Daniel’s criminal empire has been unveiled. It has included horrifying enslavement of vulnerable people, grooming young teenagers...

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4 w. ago The lifeline for Manchester's most vulnerable people, where 'your donations mean survival'

This Christmas, the M.E.N. is raising money for incredible Manchester-based charity Mustard Tree

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