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Thousands of people in Staffordshire are providing unpaid care or support to a family member or friend, many of whom are men. Caring can be a challenging and often invisible role, with research showing that men are less likely to consider themselves carers and seek the help they need. Paul
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Lancashire is grappling with a growing concern over the use of ketamine, a potent anaesthetic that can cause fatal consequences, particularly when mixed with other substances. The issue has prompted a warning from public health officials, who report a significant surge in visits to A&E among individuals using
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Lancashire is grappling with a growing ketamine addiction crisis, with the substance causing a significant increase in emergency department visits, particularly among young people. This warning was issued by Lancashire County Council, which received a £10.6m government grant to combat the issue. The funding will be used to enhance
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Planners at Pembrokeshire County Council have received a housing development application from Carew Castle Estates, which aims to build 12 three-bed homes near the Sageston County Primary School. The proposal includes an affordable housing contribution of £30,519 and a new school footpath, which will be gifted to the school
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The Labour Government has introduced the Buses Services Bill, which will revolutionize the bus network in England by granting local authorities greater control over bus services. The new legislation comes after a decade of decline in bus services outside of London, with thousands of services cut and almost 300m fewer
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Over 260 foster carers, children, and families from across the East Midlands came together for a sunshine-filled day at Shipley Park to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2025. Organised by Foster for East Midlands Councils, the event was a special way to say thank you to our incredible foster carers and
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Foster Care Fortnight, with the theme 'The Power of Relationships,' highlights the transformative impact of meaningful connections between foster carers and children in need. Suffolk County Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, emphasizes the importance of these relationships in providing love, stability, and care to children in
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Families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in Warwickshire, UK, are being encouraged to access a free, impartial, and confidential support service. The Warwickshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) provides essential guidance and accurate legal information to help families understand their rights and responsibilities
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This week, the UK's Worcestershire County Council has been showcasing the positive impact of creativity on wellbeing, quality of life, and community connections. The council has highlighted various creative health activities, including arts and crafts, heritage, dance, theatre, music, and performing arts. A prime example of this is
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Reform UK, a recently elected administration in Derbyshire County Council, has faced immediate questions about its plans to address the county's infamous pothole problem. Despite not having a specific manifesto pledge on how to deal with potholes, the new cabinet member for potholes, highways, and transport, Cllr Charlotte
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Reform Party's victory in the local election earlier this month has resulted in a significant shift in the power dynamics of Durham County Council. The party's election of Andrew Husband as its new leader has been hailed as a "moment in history" by former
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Strange Futures, a leading neurodiverse theatre company, has made a significant impact in Malvern with its free Theatre in the Making workshops at Malvern Cube, supported by a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant. The nine-week program was designed for local residents with neurodiversity, physical, or sensory impairments, as well
