Poppy the Cat

By Fred Hartshorn

Retired Engineer but now am a Therapeutic Counselor and charity volunteer. Ex DJ. MBACP, BSc(Hon), DipComp, DipCoun. Interested in books, computing, family and local history. Budding artist. and Musician.

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Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle' 03/12/2022
Dean Burns urges other parents with any concerns about their children's health to get them checked.
Channel crossings: Dozens of Albanian child migrants go missing 03/12/2022
Of 197 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show.
Arrest as girl, 16, dies after taking tablet in Exeter nightclub 03/12/2022
Police were called to Move nightclub at about 00:30 GMT about a concern for the welfare of a teenage girl.
Third charge after two boys stabbed to death in London 03/12/2022
The deaths of Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo, both 16, are being linked by detectives.
Notpla: UK plastic-alternative developer among £1m Earthshot Prize winners 02/12/2022
A London firm which developers nature-friendly packaging is among five climate prize winners.
Russian businessman arrested in oligarchs investigation 03/12/2022
A businessman is arrested on suspicion of money laundering at his multi-million-pound London home.
Deal to return Elgin Marbles to Greece at advanced stage - reports 03/12/2022
The British Museum is said to have held secret talks with Greece about returning the sculptures.
Sacked Tory minister Conor Burns cleared of misconduct 03/12/2022
Mr Burns, who was fired over allegations he touched a man's thigh, will be readmitted to Tory party.
King Charles donates fridges and freezers to food banks 03/12/2022
The King donates hundreds of fridges and freezers to UK food banks to help local communities.
Liz Truss wanted government turned up to 11, says former aide 03/12/2022
The short-lived prime minister was in a hurry to get things done, her former speechwriter tells the BBC.