Broadcaster John Stapleton announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

The 78 year old says he's 'pragmatic' about the prospect of it getting worse. Broadcaster John Stapleton has revealed his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease. The 78-year-old, who has presented on programmes including Newsnight, Panorama and GMTV’s News Hour, said in a video clip on BBC One’s Morning Live that he is “pragmatic” about the prospect of it getting worse. “Speaking is how I’ve earned my living for the best part of 50 years,” […]

October 21, 2024 2

News

Ban new, young drivers from carrying passengers of similar age – AA

A “G” plate should be displayed. New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test, a motoring organisation has claimed. The AA said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt during the same period, which would mean they lose their licence. To aid police enforcement a “G” plate […]

October 21, 2024 2

News

Government launches major ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS

“The biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth” The Government launches a major consultation on the future of the NHS on Monday, promising to put patients and staff at the heart of its 10-year health plan. Billed as “the biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth”, members of the public will be able to share their views online via change.NHS.uk […]

October 21, 2024 4

Entertainment

Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure after ‘sudden deterioration’

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he underwent a heart procedure after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health. The 64-year-old former Top Gear host, who currently presents Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video, spoke in his column in The Sunday Times about what he called the “wearisome effects of growing old”. Clarkson detailed how a swim while on holiday in the Indian Ocean appeared to cause him difficulties using the […]

October 21, 2024 2

Sport

Liverpool back on top

Chelsea applied pressure until the end but were unable to find a way through. Curtis Jones scored the winner as Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chelsea. The Reds midfielder capped a superb display when he struck at the back post moments after Nicolas Jackson’s 48th-minute effort had cancelled out Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty at Anfield. It was a strong response […]

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