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Charity worker mugged by Watford gang : ""This undermines the thousands of generous and committed fundraisers across the UK who have enabled Help for Heroes to commit £104m to provide practical and direct support to the wounded.” Steve Hunt, who organised the ride, served in the army for 12 ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Two new suspicious deaths at UK hospital : " Seven reported dead Two elderly people have died at a hospital in north-west England because saline bags were contaminated with insulin. Police said the patients, both in their eighties, died over the past week at Stepping Hill hospital in Stockport, ... euronews "

Appeal for witnesses after homophobic attack in central London ... : "Police are appealing for witnesses after a 42-year-old gay man was beaten in an unprovoked attack in central London in the early hours of this morning (Friday). United Kingdom | Ireland

This column will change your life: Poverty and willpower : " Anti- poverty initiatives, Holmes argues, should focus far more on relieving these cognitive costs. He praises one Philippines bank that lets customers choose a date before which they can't access their money – a "commitment mechanism" of the sort UK ... The Guardian "

450 Cocaine Commandos For NACOB : "Despite the fact that NACOB under his leadership, appears more determined and committed to stamping out drug trafficking , “it doesn't (NACOB) have the funds, resources, and personnel to effectively curtail the drug menace in the country”, he said. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Soldier fears return to UK will mean homelessness : "By Angus Howarth A SOLDIER who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq claims he could be made homeless when he returns to Scotland because a council cannot find him and his family accommodation. Dean Ramsey - who was awarded the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Businessman gets bail in drug trafficking case MUMBAI: The 29-year-old scion of the Konduskar family, arrested for his allegedly involvement in an international drug trafficking racket, was granted bail on Friday by a special NDPS court. On June 2, Abhishek Konduskar, managing director of Kamud ...

New HIV prevention methods: a daily pill and male circumcision The United Nations Programme on HIV / AIDS announced that a study in South Africa confirmed that, “scaling-up adult male circumcision works to prevent HIV in men.” During the study, free circumcision services were offered to men over 15 years of age. ...

New homes plan submitted for land off Clack Hill : "The 2.7 hectare site would include 24 homes for social housing use. In the planning application submitted to Harborough District Council, developers say the proposal is made in light of recent successful planning appeals for other housing developments ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Millom charity shop targeted by vandals : "Police have appealed for information following a series of vandalism attacks on a charity shop in Cumbria. In the past four months the Age UK store in Millom has been targeted on eight occasions. Criminal damage at the premises, in the Bradbury Centre ... United Kingdom | Ireland

More people to use equity release? : "Fuel prices is one of the major reasons older people are short of cash and this is likely to get worse in the coming months, with three of the UK's major six energy suppliers already announcing price rises of between ten and 18 per cent for gas and ... United Kingdom | Ireland

California: Review Conditions at Pelican Bay : "Human Rights Watch welcomes news today that the California prisoners' hunger strike may be ending and that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) may make changes in a few of the conditions at the Pelican Bay State Prison ... United Kingdom | Ireland

MP contacts Met over Murdoch claims : "In a letter to non-executive directors, he said there had been a "complete failure to tackle the original criminality at the company" and "the lackadaisical approach to such matters would suggest that there is no proper corporate governance within the ... United Kingdom | Ireland

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Cannabis Tax Collectors at work in UK : "In the UK there are literally thousands of people who, for one reason or another, decide to grow their own cannabis and whatever the risks. For instance, imagine a Muiltiple Sclerosis patient who reads the news regarding the whole plant extract Sativex ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Increase in Cornwall's homeless : " Thousands of families across the UK have been affected by changes to housing benefit which reduced the amount of money available to some claimants. Cathy Hadfield, the assistant head of housing at Cornwall Council, said: "We will aim always to prevent ... BBC News "

Labour MP: Compromises for anti-gay staff are 'outrageous' : "by Jessica Geen for PinkNews.co. uk Labour MP John McDonnell has called on the Equality and Human Rights Commission to review its decision to advocate for “compromises” and “reasonable accommodations” for workers who refuse to serve gay people. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK criticises EU famine response : " It comes as aid charity Unicef prepared to airlift a further 105 tonnes of food and medical supplies to the region. So far 1300 tonnes of emergency supplies have been sent to the area. Unicef's UK executive director David Bull said: "We have stepped up ... BBC News "

Convicted rapist 'claims he's gay to win asylum' : "by Staff Writer, PinkNews.co. uk for PinkNews.co. uk A Ugandan man serving a four-year sentence for raping a woman is reportedly seeking asylum by claiming he is gay . John Ssewagudde, 21, was convicted of raping the woman in Glasgow last June after he ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Prison population in England and Wales at record high : " Mr Clarke has said the numbers are too high, and he wants a greater emphasis placed on rehabilitation and community sentences. A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "We will always ensure there are sufficient prison places for offenders sentenced to ... BBC News "