Mr Heakin’s wife, Angela, recalls the moment she saw her husband’s horrific injuries. ‘I went to the hospital with our daughter, Rebecca. When she saw her Dad lying there it was like she was a child all over again. It was just awful.’ … [Read more...] about Britain’s bravest teacher: Despite vicious assaults by a pupil AND a parent, headmaster refuses to give up on the children he’s devoted to
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‘It happens in just 20 seconds’: Former paramedic warns parents of the unexpected places where young children can DROWN around the house, from doggy bowls to TOILETS
'I will never forget walking into the toilet by chance to find my only just-walking baby dangling down into the toilet bowl and only just caught him from going head first into the water. Had I have been 15 seconds later…' wrote one. … [Read more...] about ‘It happens in just 20 seconds’: Former paramedic warns parents of the unexpected places where young children can DROWN around the house, from doggy bowls to TOILETS
Icy blast sparks travel chaos: Mayhem on Britain’s roads as temperatures plunge to -9C overnight amid threat of MORE flooding later this week days after country was ravaged by Storm Christoph
Heavy rain and 40mph winds are forecast for the south-west of England and Wales from Wednesday, with the bad weather moving east into Thursday. Pictured: Residents on a flooded street in Bewdley, Worcestershire, after the The River Severn burst its banks when flood defences failed due to rising water levels … [Read more...] about Icy blast sparks travel chaos: Mayhem on Britain’s roads as temperatures plunge to -9C overnight amid threat of MORE flooding later this week days after country was ravaged by Storm Christoph
‘Mobile mortuaries’ may be brought in to cope with mounting Covid body count
Tom Purnell, Leicestershire County Council’s assistant chief executive – speaking on behalf of the forum, said: “The NHS locally, councils and other organisations have been working closely together to prepare for the impact of coronavirus on our mortuaries, crematoria, burial sites and funeral directors to ensure there is sufficient mortuary space at all times. … [Read more...] about ‘Mobile mortuaries’ may be brought in to cope with mounting Covid body count
At 14, I self-harmed to erase my body. But my body was not the enemy
• The National Self Harm Network offers a valued internet support forum for people who self-harm. Self Injury Support runs a self-injury helpline for women that is available Monday-Thursday 7pm-10pm on 08088008088; it also provides text and email support to women who self-harm. In the UK and Ireland, adults can always contact Samaritans on 116 123. Children and young adults may prefer to contact Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Hotlines in other countries can be found here … [Read more...] about At 14, I self-harmed to erase my body. But my body was not the enemy
