March 2020. Dozens of London Underground stations are to be closed indefinitely amid a toughening of measures to try to slow the spread of coronavirus. Transport for London announced a series of changes late on Wednesday evening as it urged people in the capital not to travel if at all possible. “People should not be… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 5
Month: April 2020
Oct 2016. UK Stillbirths
October 2016. It’s Still Shrouded in Taboo, a Personal Tragedy which Largely Remains Hidden from View. But in the UK there are More Than 3,500 Still Births Every Damn Year and Another 2,000 Babies Die Shortly after they’re Born. In fact the UK has One of the Worst Still Birth Rates across the World’s Wealthiest… Continue reading Oct 2016. UK Stillbirths
Mar 2020. The World Homeless and the Coronavirus
March 2020. Hotels and offices will be converted into emergency safe spaces under a national action plan drawn up by Tony Blair’s former homelessness expert, to protect rough sleepers from coronavirus. Louise Casey, hired by Boris Johnson last month over the issue of homelessness, was scheduled to start her role after Easter but deepening disquiet… Continue reading Mar 2020. The World Homeless and the Coronavirus
Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 4
The Police took down a huge Asylum Seeker Grooming Gang in Glasgow – but Kept It Secret! The gang preyed on vulnerable young girls in the city, and had at least 44 victims, including a core group of six youngsters who were all known to each other. It’s believed one may have been abused by… Continue reading Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 4
Coronavirus Humour Part 1
During the second world war, I can imagine families in Britain would congregate around the piano or music box to keep themselves entertained. When they talk about the novel coronavirus in schools in years to come, I hope they give a mention to the content creators.I use the term content creators loosely, however. You see,… Continue reading Coronavirus Humour Part 1
Coronavirus Panic Buying Part 1
A trip to the supermarket ends the same way for many people around the world right now — trying to pick up anything you can among rows and rows of empty shelves. While shops have not closed in most places, people have been panic buying items in bulk so they are prepared if their country… Continue reading Coronavirus Panic Buying Part 1
Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 4
March 2020. Schools in the UK are to shut from Friday until further notice as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Schools will close except for looking after the children of keyworkers and vulnerable children, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. This academic year’s exams will not go ahead in England and Wales; decisions are… Continue reading Mar 2020. Coronavirus in the UK Part 4
Mar 2020. The Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
March 2020. The Taliban have resumed attacks against Afghan forces soon after signing a deal to end their war with the U.S. military, raising concerns that the Americans are leaving their Afghan allies vulnerable to an insurgency unwilling to let go of violence as its main leverage. The Taliban have carried out at least 76… Continue reading Mar 2020. The Taliban Attack in Afghanistan
Oct 2016. Saudi Bomb a Yemen Funeral
October 2016. The UN has decided an Airstrike on a Funeral in Yemen which Killed 140 People and Injured around 500 was a “Heinous Attack which showed No Regard for Human Life.” Big Words and I Applaud them. Saudi Arabia which is Leading an Anti-Rebel Coalition in the Country has Promised an Investigation, but has… Continue reading Oct 2016. Saudi Bomb a Yemen Funeral
Mar 2020. Hanging of the New Delhi Rapists
March 2020. Four men have been executed in India for the gang rape and murder of a woman on a Delhi bus in 2012, in a case which drew unprecedented focus to the prevalence of sexual assault in India. “The four convicts were hanged together at 5.30am,” announced Sandeep Goel, head of the Tihar jail… Continue reading Mar 2020. Hanging of the New Delhi Rapists