Category: England

Train Firms Plan Mass Closure of Ticket Offices in England

Train companies have unveiled plans to close most ticket offices at railway stations in England. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents rail companies, unveiled proposals on Wednesday which could lead to nearly all offices being shut, including those at some of the UK’s busiest stations, such as London Waterloo, London Euston, Birmingham New Street,…


Widow Who Held Joint Funeral for Daughter and Husband Feels ‘Alive Again’ Marrying Widower Who Lost His Son

A mom whose daughter and husband died days apart has remarried a widower who lost his wife and child. She says their bond has helped them heal. Alice Palmer, 68, from Anfield, in Liverpool, England, was a lifetime carer to her daughter, Beth, 20, who suffered from cerebral palsy and other health issues. Alice’s world…


Health Unions Accept NHS Pay Offer for England

NHS staff in England including nurses, midwives, and ambulance staff are set to get a five percent pay rise after most health unions voted to accept the government’s pay offer on Tuesday. The deal also includes a one-off payment for 2022 that equals 2 percent of one’s salary, and a one-off “NHS backlog bonus” for…


Extremely Rare Vintage Facel Vega Car Sitting in Garage for 50 Years Is Worth a Fortune: ‘An Absolute Gem’

A rare Facel Vega HK500 car that has been rusting in a garage for almost 50 years is set to sell for tens of thousands of pounds. The right-hand drive classic motor is thought to be only one of 96 models that were made for the UK market. Originally finished in Brunswick blue with grey…


Patient Safety Fears as Junior Doctors in England Begin 4-Day Walkout

Junior doctors across England have begun a four-day strike in a worsening dispute over pay, which is set to cause serious disruption to the National Health Service (NHS). It has been estimated that some 350,000 appointments and operations have been rescheduled as a result of the walkout by members of the British Medical Association (BMA)….


England’s Swimming Governing Body Adds ‘Open’ Category for Transgender Athletes

A new “open” category will be added from September to cater for swimmers who identify as “transgender” or “non-binary,” Swim England said on Monday. It comes after UK Athletics confirmed it will apply World Athletics’ rules on exclusion of transgender women from elite female competitions. The swimming governing body said the “female” category will be reserved for…


Inspectors Find Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination in England’s Fire Service

“Deeply troubling” evidence of bullying, harassment, and discrimination in England’s fire service ranks could be “the tip of the iceberg,” an independent inspector has said. According to a report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), staff recalled racist, sexist, and homophobic comments and behaviours which had gone unchallenged or…


The ‘Crinkle Crankle’ Walls: The Historic Wavy Walls That Use Fewer Bricks and Protect Plants

A British man with a fascination for “crinkle crankle” walls shares his curious photos of this old architectural quirk. Ed Broom, born and bred in Ipswich, Suffolk, works in the IT sector and started on a quest to discover the whereabouts of curved, wavy walls after learning there are more than 50 in his home county….


England to End Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Rule for Arrivals From China

LONDON—The British government said it would end the requirement for people flying from mainland China to England to provide proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test from April 5. From Friday, the UK Health Security Agency’s voluntary, on-arrival testing program of travelers arriving from China to London’s Heathrow airport will also end, the government said….


School Children Across England Protest Over Toilet and Uniform Rules

Around ten schools across England saw protests on Thursday and Friday over rules on toilet breaks and uniforms. A number of schools have been locking most of their toilets during lesson times. Parents from one school said children who suffer from bowel issues would have to pay for a doctor’s note to be allowed visits during class,…