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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Taxpayers to bear Covid cost for decades to come, say MPs 24/07/2021
UK national debt has increased to more than £2.2 trillion during the pandemic, almost 100% of GDP.
Sajid Javid criticised for 'cower' Covid remark 25/07/2021
Opposition MPs and a victims' group founder criticise the health secretary's "insensitive comments".
Team GB's women's footballers beat hosts in Tokyo 24/07/2021
On day one of the Tokyo Olympics, Adam Peaty progresses while GB's women's footballers continue their winning ways.
Six people taken to hospital after funfair incident 24/07/2021
Emergency services were called to the scene after a 999 call was made on Saturday evening.
Female military staff denied justice by inadequate system - MPs 24/07/2021
A landmark report says serious sexual assault and rape cases should be tried in civilian courts.
British and Irish Lions: Lions fight back to clinch series opener 24/07/2021
The British and Irish Lions draw first blood in the Test series against world champions South Africa after fighting back from nine points down at the break.
Unesco World Heritage: Wales' slate landscape bid for honour 24/07/2021
Slate from north-west Wales "roofed the 19th Century world" as it was exported around the globe.
Lightning destroys roofs as storms end heatwave in southern England and Wales 24/07/2021
Southern Britain is hit by heavy rain but there is a sunny start to school holidays further north.
Parkrun back on in England after Covid pandemic suspension 24/07/2021
The free 5km community event, which takes place in parks, was suspended during the Covid pandemic.
Man arrested after car hits group of people on Blackpool North Pier 24/07/2021
The driver fled the scene but police later arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.