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Mother’s final kiss for daughter who died after eating ‘cannabis gummy sweet

Damilola Grace Olakanmi, 23, bought the ‘gummies’ with her friend through a messaging app on her phone last Tuesday and they were delivered to her home. However, they both immediately fell ill at the house in Illford, east London, after eating just one sweet each. Ms Olakanmi’s mother Wunmi, 51 kept a vigil by her bedside as she fought for her life in Romford’s Queen’s Hospital, where she died on Saturday. A heart-breaking photo shows her kissing her daughter’s head in a final farewell as she lay dying. Justice campaigner…

NHS Elective Recovery Plan: Government unveils proposal to tackle record NHS waiting lists in England

Nearly six million people in England were waiting to start routine hospital treatment in November, with NHS figures showing that 5.7 million people were on waiting lists at the end of August – the highest figure since records began in August 2007. The government has unveiled its plan to tackle record NHS waiting lists in England as officials aim to get core health services back on track as the pandemic eases. Nearly six million people in England were waiting to start routine hospital treatment in November, with NHS figures showing…

SAVE THE DATE- EPRA – Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards 2022

We are very delighted to announce the 4th Annual EPRA, Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards taking place on Friday 23rd September 2022. Leadership and Entrepreneurial Awards is set to be bigger and better than ever. The evening is set out to celebrate outstanding leaders and remarkable organisations which have shown exemplary leadership core values, norms, characteristics and continuing commitment to leadership excellence. With over 400 guests expected and hundreds of businesses/organisations set to enter, it’s well worth you and your team registering to attend and becoming involved. The EPRA Awards 2022…

Brit Awards 2022: Adele is back – as show drops male and female categories and turns to TikTok

Liam Gallagher, Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, Little Simz and Doja Cat will all perform at the Brit Awards – as well as Adele, who returns for the first time in six years following the success of her fourth album, 30, at the end of 2021 Six years after leaving clutching an armful of awards, Adele is back at the Brits and competing on an equal footing with Dave, Ed Sheeran and Little Simz for the most prizes at this year’s ceremony – where male and female categories have been dropped…

Labour Leader” Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting

Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting ‘Jimmy Savile’ at Labour leader The Labour leader is escorted to safety by police after being mobbed by a group of anti-COVID lockdown protesters in Westminster. And there’s fresh condemnation of Boris Johnson as some of the group were heard to be referencing the PM’s Jimmy Savile claim about Sir Keir Starmer. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been bundled into the back of a police car after being confronted by protesters shouting “traitor” and…

Covid travel tests axed in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated

People arriving in England or Scotland from abroad will no longer have to take Covid tests if they are fully vaccinated, it has been confirmed. In a boost for families, the changes will come in from 4am on 11 February, in time for the half-term break. Rules have also been eased for unvaccinated travellers, who will no longer have to take a day eight test or self isolate. However, they will still need pre-departure and day two tests. And everyone arriving in England and Scotland, regardless of vaccination status, will…

PM birthday event was held in No 10 during lockdown

ITV News reports up to 30 people attended the June 2020 event, sang Happy Birthday and were served cake. No 10 said staff had “gathered briefly” to “wish the prime minister a happy birthday”, adding that he had been there “for less than 10 minutes”. Rules at the time banned most indoor gatherings of more than two people. ITV News said the birthday event had taken place in the Cabinet Room just after 2pm on 19 June 2020, adding that it had been a surprise for Mr Johnson after he…

UK: High Court grants Julian Assange right to appeal extradition case to the Supreme Court

High Court’s decide to allow Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange to appeal to the Supreme Court, seeking review of his extradition case, but limited to one narrow ground. The Supreme Court will be asked to consider matters related to the US government’s provision of diplomatic assurances regarding Assange’s treatment if extradited. On 24 January, the High Court granted Julian Assange the right to appeal to the Supreme Court, seeking review of the decision that could allow for his extradition to the US. Assange’s legal team now has 14 days to file…

Macron sends military boat racing towards Jersey for stand-off with Royal Navy warships

Emmanuel Macron has sent a military boat racing at full speed towards Jersey for a stand-off with the Royal Navy as 100 French fishing vessels blockade the harbour. Athos was hurtling towards the British Crown dependency to confront HMS Severn and HMS Tamar – despite them being far superior in size and power – as they monitor the protest over post-Brexit fishing rights. The British boats are armed with cannon and machine guns and are roaming the Channel after Paris warned yesterday it could cut off electricity to the island…

Elections 2021: Millions voting in bumper set of polls

People across Britain are heading to the polls for the biggest set of votes since the 2019 general election. Millions are set to cast a ballot in elections for the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Senedd, and 143 councils and 13 mayors in England. A Westminster by-election is also taking place in Hartlepool. Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00 BST, with the results expected over several days. Up to 48 million people across Britain are eligible to vote in the bumper set of elections, on what…