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The Center for Human Development is expanding their mental health services into East Longmeadow for people in surrounding areas, including parts of Connecticut.
A new study has raised eyebrows by claiming that commonly used North East slang terms "are among those most at risk of dying out, with the use of some Mackem words decreasing by up to 96%." Aata and AI company SAS has analysed 100 popular regional terms from different UK local authorities, using Google Books to establish when certain terms could become obsolete, based on the usage of each word from 1919 to 2019. Researchers say North East usage of the word "scran", meaning food, "has declined by...
The closing date for entries to the NationalWorld North East Apprenticeship Awards is edging closer - and here’s how to nominate. Join us in celebrating the exceptional apprenticeship network in the North East at the highly anticipated North East Apprenticeship Awards 2024. We take great pride in announcing that this year, we are privileged to have Occupational Awards as our headline sponsor. With 14 meticulously curated categories, this event is a tribute to the exceptional contributions that...
The North East economy has fallen further behind the rest of the country, with the number of working age people outside the job market approaching 30 per cent. The latest Office for National Statistics employment data shows the North East has the highest economic inactivity rate in England. Between January and March 2024, the unemployment rate in the North East was 4.4%, just 0.1% higher than the national average - but the employment rate was 69.1% in the region and 75.5% nationally, a...
WOMEN could be assessed for osteoporosis during routine mammogram appointments in a groundbreaking move poised to transform the landscape of women's health screening. Revolutionary imaging software that can detect signs of brittle bone disease has been integrated into a new, state-of-the-art diagnostic mammography system, Cybele, which was unveiled at the recent European Congress of Radiology (ECR). Recognised for its ‘Greatest Potential Benefit to the NHS’, the innovative technology would allow...
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has cancelled all foreign trips after Russia launched a major surprise offensive last weekUkraine’s troops have withdrawn from several areas of the country’s north-east amid mounting pressure from a new Russian offensive, as the president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, postponed all foreign trips underscoring the seriousness of the threat.The moves came as the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, said Moscow’s latest operation was “going to plan” and Russian forces were improving their...
The President of the North East Regional House of Chiefs, Ndugna Nayiri Naa Bohugu Abdulai Sheriga has commended the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his decency in the ongoing campaign for the 2024 elections.
Bay Area Rapid Transit has suspended train service on the Red and Orange lines that run from Richmond to MacArthur stations, the transit system announced Friday morning. BART first announced the lines would not be running due to equipment issues shortly after 5 a.m., according to KTVU. At 6:15 a.m., a BART update on X (formerly known as Twitter) said crews continue to make repairs, but the Red and Orange lines still were not running. Extra staff are at each station to provide bus bridge...
Two overnight shootings in Columbus resulted in four people being killed, including three in a mass shooting on the north side.
Newcastle United have paid their respects to Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley. Born in Cork but raised in London from a young age; Hurley made 402 league appearances for Sunderland between 1957 and 1969 and is widely regarded as one of the club’s greatest-ever players. Hurley was named Sunderland’s Player of the Century in 1979. Hurley - nicknamed “The King” by Sunderland supporters - sadly passed away last week aged 87, prompting a flurry of tributes from prominent footballing figures, and fans...
This detached bungalow in North Berwick is a meticulously finished five-bedroom family home, minutes from the beach, on the market at offers over £1,150,000. Commanding a bright corner position, this outstanding residence at Inch Cottage, Dirleton Road has been thoughtfully converted and extended to a remarkably high standard by the present owners to form a simply exquisite family home. The beautifully light and spacious interior, extending to approx. 886 square feet, offers a perfect blend of...