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Emma Rose January 13, 2021 Sponsors Big FM Comments Off

Almost half of ICU staff have turned to alcohol or had suicidal thoughts during pandemic - study
Almost half of intensive care workers have turned to alcohol or had suicidal thoughts during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study suggests.
COVID-19 deaths prompt call for two weeks' paid bereavement leave
Britons should be entitled to two weeks' paid bereavement leave following the death of a partner or close relative, campaigners say.
Poorest families hit hardest by pandemic and will find it hardest to recover - report
The government must make tackling poverty a priority in 2021 or risk being defined by a "record of worsening hardship", according to a new report from a leading anti-poverty charity.
Reforms to Mental Health Act will offer 'greater choice and autonomy'
Sweeping reforms to the Mental Health Act will give those in a mental health crisis a "greater choice and autonomy" over their care, the government has promised.
Boy, 14, charged with murder of restaurant owner who was hit by his own car
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a restaurant owner who died after he was struck by his own car following a robbery in Stockport, police said.

'You need nerves of steel': Prosecutor in Mafia 'maxi-trial' says he won't be intimidated
An Italian prosecutor, who has been called "dead man walking" by members of the Mafia, has told Sky News he will not be intimidated at the start of the biggest trial against the criminal syndicate in decades.
Investigators warn that hundreds of people are expected to be charged over deadly Capitol riots
More than 170 individuals are being investigated over their involvement in last week's riot at the US Capitol - and 70 have been charged.
China attacks PM after he suggests COVID-19 could have spread from people grinding pangolin scales
China has accused Boris Johnson of engaging in "groundless conjecture" after he suggested that coronavirus could have spread from people grinding up the scales of pangolins.
Uganda turns off all social media amid fears of protests ahead of presidential election
In a sign that Uganda's government is preparing for protests and possible violence in the aftermath of Thursday's national election, the country's telecommunications regulator has blocked all social media platforms and messaging apps.
Trump says 'tremendous anger' over impeachment calls - but he wants 'no violence'
Donald Trump has warned that efforts to impeach him are causing "tremendous anger" - but insisted that he wants "no violence" in the run-up to Joe Biden's inauguration.

Chuck Norris forced to deny he was part of Capitol riots after lookalike viral selfie
Hollywood star Chuck Norris has been forced to deny he was present at the riots in Washington DC last week after a lookalike photo was posted online.
David Attenborough becomes latest celeb to get COVID-19 vaccine
Sir David Attenborough has become the latest national treasure to get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Serpent: The story of the real-life hippie trail killer Charles Sobhraj
Inspired by the true story of a fraudster and murderer who preyed on tourists travelling through Asia in the 1970s, The Serpent is the latest true crime drama being binged in lockdown.
Straight actors should not play gay characters, says TV writer
Acclaimed TV writer Russell T Davies has said that straight actors should not play gay characters.
'Keep shining your light': Chadwick Boseman's widow pays emotional tribute
Chadwick Boseman's widow paid an emotional tribute to the "most honest person", fighting back tears as the actor was honoured posthumously during an awards ceremony.

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