Book Club
Book Review: Anxious People
This month we dived into the New York Times bestselling novel, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
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Cervical cancer ‘will become rare as vaccination programme stops disease’
Cancer Research UK are hailing the 'power of science'
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Call to increase number of emergency refuges on smart motorways
“One of the most hazardous aspects of the UK smart motorway network is the removal of the hard shoulder."
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Booster jab bookings extended to a month in advance
People can pre-book an appointment after five months
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Record 853 migrants cross English Channel in small boats in single day
Two migrants died this week while attempting the journey
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Covid-19 infections across UK remain at or near record levels
Also the highest level of infections since weekly ONS estimates began in July 2020
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Council names gritter The Duke of Spreadingborough after late Prince Philip
Prince Philip, Roger Federer and Jake Quickenden have all had gritters named after them
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Bookshop and BA champion a diverse future in book selling
The New Futures initiative is offering individuals the chance to develop their own bookshop business alongside industry experts.
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Forcing councils to provide Traveller sites does not work, says minister
There has been an increase in the number of permanent pitches for travellers in the last decade
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Family holiday cancelled because children, five-months and 2, aren't vaccinated
The family got a refund for their £14,000 holiday, but paid an extra £2,000 to go with another firm
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Bonfire Night: Tips to keep your dog calm on firework night
While we may love Bonfire Night - the same can't always be said for man's best friend
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TV network created for dogs to help with stress to launch in UK
The service, which will also have shows designed to help owners better understand and look after their pets, launches on November 8