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Devonport MP slams MoD for waste as armed forces cut
MP for Devonport Luke Pollard has slammed the Ministry of Defence for wasting £13billion of taxpayers money since 2010, according to new Labour analysis. The MoD has blown billions of pounds at the same time as cutting Army numbers, cutting the number of Devonport warships and freezing forces pay. This has beenContinue Reading
COVID is caused by a virus – so why are researchers treating it with antibiotics?
i viewfinder/Shutterstock If you have a cold, don’t ask your doctor for antibiotics – that’s the golden rule. They’re for bacterial infections, not viral ones. We’re told not only that they won’t work, but that by using antibiotics when they aren’t needed, we’re helping bacteria become resistant to them. YetContinue Reading
This Is the Year of the Shadow Pandemic
The long-tail consequences of fighting Covid-19 must be mitigated—in education, women’s rights, climate, and more.Continue Reading
Ghiani is Sen Ding a resounding message, be prepared!
Sen Ding has an excellent chance of finally getting off the mark and recouping considerable losses in a 3-y-o Novices’ Stakes over six furlongs of Newcastle tapeta today when Stuart Williams’ charge will carry a big advantage, Marco Ghiani! I’ve prophesied the current champion apprentice will cut through the chaseContinue Reading
Capitol assault: the real reason Trump and the crowd almost killed US democracy
It was the moment that could have brought US democracy to its knees. One year ago, around noon on January 6, 2021, Donald Trump gave the concluding speech to a “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington DC. Within an hour, protesters attacked and then breached barricades around the Capitol Building,Continue Reading
Faroe Islands superspreader event: why transmission among the triple-vaxxed shouldn’t alarm you
When the omicron variant first emerged in South Africa in November 2021, there was a lot of alarm at the exponential spread of the infection. This phenomenal speed of spread exceeds what we saw with previous variants. This trend has been mirrored elsewhere in the world, including the UK whereContinue Reading
Five chemistry research projects that you can get involved in
The RiverDip experiment is one of many citizen science projects out there. Natallia Boroda/Shutterstock Sometimes the most powerful tool in research is people spending a few minutes to record their observations while going about their daily lives. An early example of this sort of “citizen science” is the annual gardenContinue Reading
Increasing numbers of physical attacks on European journalists as they report on COVID and other stories
The funeral of murdered Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast. Reuters/Alamy Rising numbers of European journalists are facing dangerous physical attacks as they try to cover news stories, according to recent reports. Data from the Council of Europe safety of journalists platform shows that physical attacks on journalists moreContinue Reading
Running Deer announces new training programme in partnership with Devon County Council
Running Deer is delighted to announce a new training programme in partnership with Devon County Council. Devon County Council’s Natural Capital Challenge Fund aims to support the recovery of the economy of Devon after COVID-19 by creating employment and training opportunities which improve the natural environment. Running Deer’s six-week CountrysideContinue Reading
Newcastle line up £15m transfer swoop for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng
NEWCASTLE are eyeing up a £15million swoop for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng. The Senegal international is currently with his national team preparing for the African Cup of Nations. 2 Newcastle want £15million-rated Marseille striker Bamba DiengCredit: AFP 2 Callum Wilson’s injury has left Toon needing striking reinforcementsCredit: EPA And NewcastleContinue Reading