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BBC News
06-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Essex health and social care report recommends radical change
The pressures on health and social care in Essex are unsustainable and services should be radically changed, a new report has independent commission - sponsored by Essex County Council - has published a 75-page dossier outlining how local government services could be improved in the says task forces should be set up to tackle inequalities within education and to increase the number of over-50s in Abell, chief executive of the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB), said the report was a "wake-up call". ICBs are in charge of planning and managing local health services and budgets."The pressures facing our health and social care services are real and growing, but by working together across communities, we have a real opportunity to shift from crisis response to prevention," said Mr Abell. The commission is made up of 11 individuals, representing the NHS, Salvation Army, political groups, universities and think county councillor Beverley Egan is its has recommended 23 actions that should be implemented to improve people's lives, and suggests how they could be implemented by the new Greater Essex in Essex are due to be dismantled and replaced and the public are expected to vote for a Greater Essex mayor next recommendations by the Essex Caring Communities Commission include:An Essex retirement service, that would include setting up small groups of recently retired people to help them plan their futureA "library of things", whereby the public could borrow items, not just books"School-ready task forces", aimed at halving the proportion of children who are not ready for school at age five, or not achieving expected standards at age 11A "volunteering Olympics", aimed at doubling the number of volunteering opportunitiesAn Essex Communities Festival, celebrating local people and projectsA 50-plus task force, aimed at doubling "over-50s participation in the local labour market" The report said Essex was home to some of the most deprived areas in England, and levels of deprivation had doubled in the last 15 referenced its research with Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion in 2021, which concluded that six out of 10 of the "highest need communities" in England, were in Park in Basildon, Canvey Island East and Canvey Island North were the three "highest need" said: "We must be honest and recognise the current way of doing things is not sustainable."Reacting to cases, rather than preventing them in the first place, has become the norm." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Due process is not controversial': Lawyers in rural communities come together for National Law Day
May 1—COLVILLE — A two-hour drive from Tonasket Thursday morning didn't stop Sandra Johnson, healthcare attorney, from joining lawyers at the Stevens County Courthouse for National Law Day. Johnson said the drive was a reaffirmation of her commitment to the U.S. Constitution. "It's not about being a Republican or a Democrat or an independent, it's about being a United States of America person standing on American soil," she said. "Due process is not controversial. It's what makes us safe." Johnson was one of more than 10 lawyers who stood in a circle in front of the Stevens County Courthouse early Thursday afternoon, while Stevens Superior Court Judge Lech J. Radzimski read the attorney's oath. In attendance was also Rep. Hunter Abell, a Republican from Inchelium, who said it was important for him to join local lawyers because of his concern about the declining public trust across institutions. Abell is an attorney and was sworn in as president of the Washington State Bar Association in 2023. Previously, he served as a judge on the Ferry County District Court. "Today is a day where we can show the public that our lawyers are doing what they can to help build up our institutions. That includes the courts. That includes standing up for our foundational documents, like the U.S. Constitution and our Washington State Constitution," Abell said. Like Johnson, Abell emphasized Thursday's event wasn't an affiliation of political parties, but more of a reminder for community members on how the role for lawyers and the courthouses is to ensure that there's a "fair and partial place for people to get their disputes." Alison McGrane, an attorney in Colville, said she was excited to see the turnout and remember the significance an attorney's oath holds through the work she and lawyers do across the state. This was the first time that she had taken the oath again after being a lawyer in Colville for almost 20 years. "Everybody is entitled by the U.S. Constitution to due process, and this reaffirms those values and is a reminder of your oath that you took when you became a judicial officer," McGrane said. On her drive to Colville, Johnson said she saw a group of protesters out on the corner of ruby-red Republic — something she had never seen before. "They are saying, 'Stand up for the rule of law, stand up for the Constitution, don't cut Medicaid, leave our Social Security alone,'" Johnson said. "Prior to this year, I have never seen that there, never." Pointing to the attorney's oath sheet in her left hand, she said her role is to serve as a safety net and a fundamental right in the United States, just as she's done the past 25 years. "We stand together, and we work together and we take care of each other. It's a scary time, but I can't help but be encouraged when I see this going on," Johnson said.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Banish ants and flies in your home this summer using just one natural cure that they hate
As we enter the summer months, hungry flies and ants will be sneaking into UK homes hoping for a fermented feast. Fortunately, there is one cheap and easy way to put them off their dinner The warmer days are finally here, and many of us will be looking forward to getting out and about in nature. As much as you may love the great outdoors, however, there are certain elements that most of us hope to keep firmly outside our homes - pesky flies and ants. Everything blooms in springtime, and this unfortunately also includes hungry insects hell-bent on nibbling away at your BBQ leftovers. Thankfully, there is a way to banish cheeky flies and ants from your home this summer, and you'll likely already have all you need lurking at the back of your fridge. READ MORE: 'Powerful' natural item to bury in hydrangea soil to help huge blooms It's all too easy to roll out the welcome mat for these tiny unwelcome guests. Sweet-toothed ants may be lured by the slightest spill of a fizzy drink or a stray drop of honey. They will also leave a scent trail which serves two purposes - allowing them to find their way back to their nest, and guiding their fellow hungry ants in the direction of the tempting food source. All too quickly, you may find your kitchen becoming the go-to dinner spot for a minuscule army. Flies have slightly different palates, but ultimately, their quest for food will also result in the same tiresome issue. Overripe or decaying fruit - and especially bananas - will send fruit flies buzzing straight in the direction of your kitchen counter, as will wine, beer and spoiled milk. Fruit flies specifically seek out fermenting organic matter, which provides both a food source and a place to lay their eggs. Meanwhile, houseflies, the other type of fly commonly found in domestic spaces, love nothing more than decay and rot, and will likely find the contents of your bin positively delectable if it's been out for a few days in the heat. Fortunately, there is a natural solution that will put off ants and flies alike - a good old-fashioned lemon. As previously reported by the Daily Express, experts from Fantastic Pest Control have revealed: 'While the lemon method will not kill the ants or flies, it is a powerful deterrent and can force them to relocate for good." All you need to do is figure out the places where the ants and flies are getting in, and place half a lemon there, replacing it before any decay can set in. And if this doesn't do the trick, you can take things a step further. According to the experts: 'Dilute the juice from four lemons in one litre of water and use a baster to squirt this concoction into the nest entrances. You can also use this mixture to clean your floor and kitchen counters to remove any scent trails used by the ants.' Meanwhile, pest control gurus at Abell claim adding cloves to a lemon could well work like a charm, suggesting: 'Lemons and cloves are two natural scents that can help keep the common ants and flies away. Using lemons and cloves to keep these pests away is an easy and fast remedy, as flies and ants can't stand the smell of either. 'Use two lemons and cut them into halves. Then insert between six and 12 cloves directly into the lemon halves. Place the lemons, which almost look like a decoration, on a plate near your meal. No flies or ants will bother you as you dig in.' Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
BBC News
21-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hampshire & Somerset draw after rain-hit final day
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Utilita Bowl (day four)Somerset 184 & 163-2: Dickson 77*, Abell 27* Hampshire 336: Gubbins 82, Dawson 72; Pretorius 5-64 Hampshire (13 pts) drew with Somerset (11 pts) Match scorecard Somerset batter Sean Dickson scored 77 not out as his side drew with Hampshire in the County Dickson, Tom Abell, and the weather quelled any chances of a final day route to a positive result in either direction – with a total of 175 overs, or around five sessions, lost in the ended up unbeaten on 77, and Abell 27, after a 56-run partnership which had wiped out Hampshire's lead and taken Somerset away from any danger of Brown's side took 13 points from the match, to Somerset's 11, to display a healthy 43 points from their opening three rounds and remain within touching distance of the Division One only thing stopping this match from becoming a day four draw was either an inspired morning of bowling or the forecasted rain blowing in the opposite happened, with the first part largely down to Dickson and Abell's stoic had the ideal start as Tom Lammonby fell in the fifth over of the day having added two to his overnight score of left-hander could not control a guide to third man after Kyle Abbott had extracted some bounce off a length, and edged to Tom Prest at first three occasions, Abbott thought he had Dickson lbw but each time the South African's vociferous appeals were turned neither he, nor Brad Wheal, James Fuller, Liam Dawson or Brett Hampton, could do anything to move the steadfast Dickson and Abell.A Dickson pull for two took the visitors into the lead shortly before rain brought an early and then heavy rain prevented a restart until after tea, and even then only three and a half overs - in which the only action of note was a dropped catch at first slip - were possible before bad light suspended proceedings was little surprise when the hands were shaken on a draw at 17:00 BST, with Somerset sweating over a minus over rate and a potential points deduction. ECB Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sussex beat Somerset for first win since promotion
Rothesay County Championship Division One, 1st Central County Ground, Hove (day four)Sussex 294 & 501-7 dec: Haines 141, Simpson 110*; Leach 4-167Somerset 201 & 334: Abell 96, Pretorius 59, Gregory 56; Hunt 4-28Sussex (20 pts) beat Somerset (3 pts) by 260 runsMatch scorecard Sussex wore down Somerset's spirited resistance to claim their first win since promotion back to Division One in the County six wickets on the final day at Hove, they eventually bowled Somerset out for 334 to win by 260 runs – their first top-flight victory for a was a commendable final-day effort by an attack depleted by the absence of left-armer Sean Hunt, who took 9-76 in the match but was unable to bowl on the final day because of an injury to his left arm. In addition, off-spinner Jack Carson was troubled by a split spinning finger which needed patching their absence, West Indies' quick Jayden Seales stepped up taking two wickets during an outstanding nine-over spell at the start of the day before returning with the new ball to end an eighth-wicket stand of 82 between Lewis Gregory and Migael Abell led Somerset's resistance with 96 and there were half-centuries for Pretorius and skipper Gregory but they were always up against it after being dismissed for 201 in their first made the breakthrough in his second over of the day with a ball which lifted sharply at James Rew (20), who was caught off the glove in the could have picked up three or four wickets as he produced some high-quality fast bowling down the slope and generated good pace, bounce and was put down low to his left at second slip by Tom Clark on 65 off Seales, who was unlucky again when Kasey Aldridge, who was on 13, carved loosely to backward point but Fynn Hudson-Prentice shelled a straightforward chance despite getting two hands on the reprieve did not last long, however. He added a single before falling in Seales' next over, tempted into driving at a ball which moved just enough to find a thin edge to wicketkeeper John finished with 2-24 from his eight-over burst and once he was out of the attack Somerset found the going less taxing, and Sussex continued to drop catches. Abell, 60 overnight, was badly put down at square leg by substitute fielder Harrison Ward on 85 but again it didn't prove too costly. Just before lunch Danny Lamb surprised Abell with some extra bounce and Tom Alsop held on superbly at slip - Abell's fine 96 from 219 balls included 15 was prepared to go for his shots and reached a 59-ball half-century, which included a six off Carson and eight fours. He looked comfortable against the spinners but Seales proved a totally different proposition and in his second over with the new ball he plucked out Pretorius's leg stump with a searing end was nigh for Somerset when Josh Davey lobbed up an easy catch to mid-off as he tried to pull Clark through the leg side, but Gregory and Jack Leach stood firm for another13 was badly dropped at slip by Tom Haines on 18 off James Coles but Hudson-Prentice, whose four wickets in Somerset's first innings did so much to set up victory, finished things off when Gregory followed an outswinger and Coles took the catch at third slip. ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay
