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Somerset refugee features in TV Christmas Show
A Syrian refugee supported by Taunton based charity CHARIS refugees features in the Christmas edition of the BBC’s Countryfile programme. Abdullah Al Boukan came to Somerset with his family in 2017 as part of the UK government’s Community Sponsorship Scheme. The programme shows the former Syrian olive grower working atContinue Reading
Letter to the Editor
As 2021 draws to a close, we would like to thank all those who have supported the work of Barnardo’s during the last 12 months. The past year has been one of the most difficult for the charity in our 155-year history, but we adapted and innovated our services toContinue Reading
Four ways to stop COVID ruining Christmas
To go ahead this year, Christmas celebrations may need to be more low key than they would usually be. PorporLing/Shutterstock This autumn the UK has had between 30,000 and 50,000 new COVID cases each day, and globally cases are rising again after months of steady decline – so much soContinue Reading
We Ranked the Democratic Standards of Fictional Netflix Nations
From Christmas economics to incarceration policy, how well do the various monarchical countries of the Princess Switch series treat their humble citizens?Continue Reading
Omicron up to 70% less likely to cause hospitalization than delta variant, UK government study finds
Christmas shoppers in London on Dec. 23, 2021. Hasan Esen | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images LONDON — People are far less likely to be admitted to hospital with the omicron Covid variant than the previous delta strain, according to a U.K. government study published Thursday. The U.K. Health SecurityContinue Reading
George Michael’s best songs, from Last Christmas to Faith
Christmas is a bittersweet time for George Michael fans. On one hand, it’s the time we all get to indulge in repeat airings of Last Christmas, one of his greatest ever creations. But of course, December 25 this year will mark five years since his tragic passing. In tribute toContinue Reading
Exmoor Sunrise
As an Exmoor shepherd the red sky at dawn might have been a warning but never the less absolutely stunning! It evolved from hues of purples to reds and vibrant shades of orange and sun-kissed yellow within minutes! Photos taken at Dawn on Winsford Hill today, by Jane Scripps.Continue Reading
Cullompton charity receives festive boost from Mccarthy stone foundation
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has provided a welcome boost ahead of the Christmas period for local Cullompton organisation, the Community Life Hub Group, to help support those in the area who are feeling isolated or lonely. In a bid to make Christmas a little brighter this year, the McCarthy StoneContinue Reading
Falmouth Classics invites entries to the 2022 event
A brand new website, is inviting entries to the 35th Falmouth Classics supported by the new 2022 headline sponsor Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. The 2022 event will take place from 17 -19 June with visiting craft arriving on the 16th. The Falmouth Classic Association is looking forward to welcoming classicContinue Reading
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Aubameyang Juventus loan, Coutinho LATEST, Kolasinac to Watford – latest updates
Arteta on passionate Arsenal fans After Arsenal’s win over Sunderland, the Gunners boss said: “[I’ve found that] this is much more complicated, much more unpredictable than it looks! “But I love and am completely passionate about what I do, I feel privileged and very lucky to be where I amContinue Reading