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Published 23 October 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Doncaster Council and Sheffield City Council will provide food vouchers over half term after a motion to extend free school meals was rejected by MPs. The campaign was championed by footballer Marcus Rashford, who called on people to "unite" to protect the most vulnerable children. A Labour motion in the Commons to extend the scheme over holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated, on Wednesday. Doncaster's mayor Ros Jones said it was "the right thing to do". Following the defeat in the Commons, restaurants, cafes, takeaways and other food venues from across the country have shared offers of free meals for children over half term. Rashford, who places for Manchester United and England and was recently made an MBE in the delayed Queen's birthday honours , succeeded in a campaign to provide free school meal … [Read more...] about Free school meals: Doncaster and Sheffield councils join campaign

Pāpāmoa residents are frustrated by freedom campers overstaying in a beachside reserve carpark. The campers are taking up most of the available parking space at the Taylor Reserve carpark in Pāpāmoa East, according to resident Jayne Darby. Darby said the campers leave their belongings around which included car tyres, timber and bongs for drug smoking.Darby regularly uses the carpark when walking her dog and said on her last visit there were eight vehicles using the carpark for camping. READ MORE: Auckland Council proposes new freedom camping bylaws for region Golden Bay business owners angry at 'naive' decision to close freedom camping sites Fears of 'trailer park' at north Auckland beach as freedom camping bylaw looms One was a large bus style campervan taking up two spaces which left very little space for other people wanting to use the carpark, she said. “They took over the majority of the car park that day. It just makes it hard for everybody else,” said … [Read more...] about ‘We’re actually really nice people’: Maligned Pāpāmoa freedom campers say they’re trying to combat cost of living

Shaun Wooldridge, 61, pictured outside his home in Stockhill, Nottingham (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A former miner Shaun Wooldridge says he hasn't yet laid his mother to rest but already people are arriving at his door for viewings. This is beacuse Nottingham City Homes (NCH) says he was unfortunately not on the tenancy agreement for the council property and therefore not a successor. Related articles Channel 4’s George Clarke slates Tories amid ‘insane’ house prices Terminally ill sausage dog searching for last loving home Shaun, 61, says his mother Jillian passed away on June 16 and within … [Read more...] about Heartbroken man faces eviction from childhood home just weeks after mum’s death

Published 23 October 2020 comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Communities across the country are stepping up to the plate to provide free school meals to children after a campaign by Marcus Rashford. It comes after a motion to extend free school meals over holidays during the Covid-19 pandemic was rejected by MPs. The Manchester United striker had called on people to "unite" to protect the most vulnerable children. Fish and chip shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes are among the hospitality venues to offer free meals . A growing number of councils across England have also pledged to provide food vouchers over half term . Labour-led authorities in Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, Hammersmith & Fulham and Doncaster are among those agreeing to fund their own schemes. The government said all measures would be kept under … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford: Communities back school meals campaign

What is illegal dog breeding and what does the law say? Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jamie Phillips, of no fixed address, was sentenced by Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 30, having previously pleaded guilty to both breeding and selling animals without a licence over a period of two years. Related articles Man and guide dog 'denied taxi ride' after driver claimed allergies Adorable dog with no eyes needs new home after years chained to wall The court previously heard how in July 2021, following reports on these activities, Plymouth City Council, police and the RSPCA executed a warrant on an address … [Read more...] about Man banned from having pets after dogs found in dark cages without water

Published 25 October 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Leeds United has said it will match the £25,000 donation pledged by its squad to Marcus Rashford's campaign for free school meals during holidays. After captain Liam Cooper revealed the players' donation, the club said it would stand "united" to help feed vulnerable children. It comes after a Labour bid to extend free school meals was rejected by MPs. The government said it had already introduced more effective measures to support families. England and Manchester United striker Rashford, who was made an MBE earlier this year, stepped up his school meals campaign this week after Conservative MPs rejected Labour's Opposition Day motion to extend the provision of free school meals by 322 votes to 261, with five Tory MPs rebelling. "MarcusRashford We all stand united at this time, #LUFC will match the £25,000 … [Read more...] about School meals: Leeds United matches players’ £25k to Rashford campaign

Published 9 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic A senior public health official in Hull has said it is "reasonable" for people to wear face coverings again, as the country sees a surge in Covid cases. James Crick, public health consultant for Hull City Council, said the rise, though expected, is concerning. He said he supported the wearing of face coverings in enclosed spaces. Mr Crick said: "Given the rising number of cases, it's absolutely reasonable for people to do so." UK Covid infections are up by about a third, according to the latest weekly Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. Around 2.3m people in the UK had coronavirus in the week ending 24 June, up by 600,000 from the week before. In England, almost 9,000 hospital beds were taken up with Covid patients on 30 June, a doubling of … [Read more...] about Hull public health boss gives face mask advice as Covid cases rise

Prince Charles drives futuristic hydrogen car in Wales This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE driving tips, latest models and breaking news SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BP is looking to invest up to £18billion in the UK through to the end of 2030, delivering the energy the UK needs today, while at the same time, accelerating the transition to cleaner energy for the future. These plans include developing a network of up to 25 hydrogen refuelling stations across the UK by 2030. READ MORE: New driving laws to be introduced in July will affect all UK motorists Related articles Driver slapped with £60 fine for … [Read more...] about UK hydrogen vehicle infrastructure to be unlocked with new funding – ‘needs to happen now’

By Branwen Jeffreys Published 11 December 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Ofsted is to set up a taskforce of inspectors to seek out unregistered schools that are operating outside the law in England. Chief Inspector of Schools Sir Michael Wilshaw says there is a serious and growing threat to the safety of children. Inspectors have found three unregistered schools operating in Birmingham in recent weeks. The government says it is taking robust steps against unregistered schools. Analysis : From BBC education editor Branwen Jeffreys Anywhere that offers more than 20 hours a week of teaching is legally obliged to be registered as a school. The three schools inspected by Ofsted had not met this requirement to register. It is likely the children being sent to some of the centres breaching that threshold are registered as home-educated. The … [Read more...] about Illegal unregistered schools face prosecution

Published 26 October 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing An MP has said he and family members have received death threats after he voted against offering free meals to children during school holidays. Wolverhampton South West MP Stuart Anderson's constituency office has also been vandalised, he said. Over the weekend, paper plates covered in messages saying he "voted against meals for hungry children" were put up at the office, the Tory MP said. "I've been told to watch myself if I turn up anywhere," he added. The father of five, 44, said: "I've had threats against me, threats against my family, and my staff have been intimidated." 'It's going to be a tough half-term week' MP urged to quit over 'mocking' free meals post Leeds United matches players' £25k for free meals The MP, who said his constituency office had been targeted several times, … [Read more...] about MP Stuart Anderson ‘received death threats’ over school meals vote