2019

One in ten children had drunk alcohol in previous week – NHS survey.

Barrow-in-Furness is struggling to cope with under-age drinking. More children are admitted to hospital for alcohol consumption here than anywhere else in the UK. NHS Digital figures suggest one in ten school children drink alcohol with nearly a quarter of 15-year-olds describing themselves as having recently been “drunk”. Reporter Fiona Trott, producer Lesley Day, Camera

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Meghan Markle Wore The Perfect Dress To Go ‘Back To College’

Meghan Markle headed back to school on Tuesday as part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s royal tour of South Africa.  The former “Suits” actor stopped by the University of Johannesburg for a discussion with one of her patronages, the Association of Commonwealth Universities.  While at the university, Meghan announced new grants for projects promoting

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The Himalayan village that confiscates single-use plastics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to stop using single-use plastic across the country. While many Indian cities are struggling to deal with plastic waste, one Himalayan village has shown the way in dealing with the problem. Lachun, in the northeastern state of Sikkim, has successfully banned single-use plastic and showcases eco-friendly alternatives.

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Sanders Posts Biggest Money Haul of Quarter. Will Warren Top Him?

Mr. Biden’s campaign has said he scored his best week of fund-raising since the second week of the campaign as Democrats initiated an impeachment inquiry of Mr. Trump over a whistle-blower complaint claiming that Mr. Trump prodded the president of Ukraine to investigate the business dealings there of Mr. Biden’s son Hunter Biden. Still, some

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