Wuhan lockdown one year anniversary – a look at China today
One year ago on 23 January, the Chinese government locked down the city of Wuhan and its some 11 million people. A year later, how is China doing now? China now has two main areas of concern in terms of…
Medway Council deny Universal Credit motion
Last night, a motion to mount pressure onto the Government regarding Universal Credit was defeated. This motion was made in response to the successful non-binding vote on the issue of extending a £20 increase in Universal Credit put forward in…
Cervical cancer patient urges women to attend smear tests
New figures reveal that one in ten women have delayed getting a smear test because of concerns about going to the doctor during the Covid pandemic. As part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, one woman who, after being diagnosed herself,…
LUNCHTIME BULLETIN TOP STORIES
The Government are looking to pay £500 to everyone with Covid-19 in England, in order to support the self-isolation scheme. It is among the suggestions in a leaked document from the Department of Health dated 19th January, and marked ‘Official…
Storm Christoph set to bring snow to the South East
Snow is on its way to Kent with Storm Christoph this weekend with the Met office issuing a yellow warning predicting 17 hours of “heavy snow”. Forecasters also say Kent, Sussex and East Anglia are at a high risk of…
Public poised for Big Garden Birdwatch next weekend
Half a million people are expected to take to their gardens next weekend for the worlds biggest garden wildlife survey. The RSPB a conservation charity is asking people to look out for everything from blackbirds to great tits. It’s time…
Today In History: Kobe Bryant makes history with 81 point game
Fifteen years ago today, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points for the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the second highest scoring individual game in NBA history. His 81 points places him nicely in second position behind Wilt Chamberlain and his 100 point…
The 2021 US Presidential Inauguration
TRUMP LEFT THE WHITE HOUSE AND IS BELIEVED TO HAVE WRITTEN A NOTE FOR BIDEN President Donald J. Trump left the White House on Wednesday morning for the last time as the commander in chief after four years that shook the nation. He…
ARE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVING SUPPORT DURING COVID 19?
University students now on their third lockdown are continuing to study from home with virtual lectures and little to no social experience. Many students are facing uncertainty causing mental health worries. Some students feel as though the Government and Universities…
Juno actor Elliot Page comes out as transgender
Oscar nominated actor Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen, has come out as transgender over social media. The Umbrella academy actor wrote: “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my…