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Elderly Asians in UK : People of Asian origin have been settling in UK for a long time and in greater numbers since the 50s and 60s. Most of them were labourers or semi- professionals ...

Theresa May speech in full : Following last week's announcement that Baroness Browning has stepped down as Minister of State for Crime Prevention and Anti-Social Behaviour Reduction for health reasons, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has wished her well, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Events celebrating World Mental Health Day in Watford : By Adam Binnie » A range of free activities will take place in clubs and charities to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Staff from Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust helping to organise special events across the county, starting on Monday. ...

Jail terms for £40m cocaine gang : A drugs gang responsible for smuggling cocaine with an estimated street value of £40m into the UK has been jailed. They were involved in importing the drugs from Spain between 2007 and 2009. Ringleaders Keith Blenkinsop, 43, of Annan, ... BBC News

Boris Johnson: people swearing at police should expect to be arrested : Cameron said he was right behind his fellow Old Etonian, telling told LBC Radio on Tuesday: "At a time of economic difficulty, I think he brings strong, charismatic leadership, he brings people together, he cheers people up. "I am right behind him, ... The Guardian

Favorite people: Ashton Kutcher had 4 naked women in tub with him, reports say : The object of his attention, 23-year- old Sara Leal, was staying in his post Hard Rock hotel Suite, according to the UK's Daily Mail. There were also three other young women, all reportedly in the room's hot tub, all minus their clothing. ... OregonLive.com

Theresa May speech in full : It will need to tackle drug abuse and addiction. And it will need to deal with the prevalence of knives and guns in our towns and cities. It will have at its heart a relentless drive against the violence that wrecks communities and ruins lives. ...

Online Bingo Boosts Charity Coffers : Online bingo players around the UK are boosting the funds of a leading charity organisation by enjoying their favourite pastime. An ongoing agreement between Mecca Bingo and the Marie Curie Cancer Charity sees the bingo website donate 40 per cent of ...

Drugs gang jailed for bringing £40m of cocaine to Scotland : A gang responsible for smuggling up to £40m of cocaine into the UK has been jailed for a total of 43 years. Ringleaders Keith Blenkinsop and Lindsay Harkins were importing the Class-A drug into the country from Spain between 2007 and 2009, ... stv.tv

Rural oil clubs help 'fuel poor' : This, she felt, was unfair - especially on the elderly and people living alone - so she started an oil club. It is now one of many springing up in rural areas, where thousands of homes have no mains gas. Her club in Hampstead Marshall now has more than ... BBC News

Unacceptable levels of cleanliness in NHS hospital in Glasgow Patients in Glasgow may need to look into purchasing private health insurance after a health watchdog raised 'significant concerns' over cleanliness in the Southern General NHS Hospital in Glasgow . Officials from the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate ...

Teenager stabbed friend 14 times : The High Court in Glasgow heard how Rafferty stabbed Mr Aitken in the chest, stomach and arm after following to his home in the town. Judge Lord McEwan deferred sentence on Rafferty until next month for reports. Advocate depute Richard Freeman, ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK and Northern Ireland passports modified to include same-sex parents Passports for the UK and Northern Ireland are being reformulated to include gay and lesbian parents. The new forms – which give the option of listing "parent one" and "parent two" alongside "mother" and "father" – are due to be implemented by the start ...

Jail terms for £40m cocaine gang : After a five-week trial the men were all convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine in Scotland, England and Spain. Blenkinsop was also convicted of being involved in the supply of cannabis and amphetamines while Harkins was found guilty of ... BBC News

Older people's rights campaigner from Oxton has been nominated for a Your ... He is held in high esteem by people he works with. Ken thoroughly deserves recognition for all that he does for the community.” Closing date for nominations is October 14. To nominate, log on to www.wirralnews.co. uk or send this form to Your Champions, ...

Russian lawyer with Aids who was denied prison medical leave dies : Aleksanyan, 38, died at home of complications from Aids , his family told Dozhd, a Russian TV channel. Human rights activists have compared Aleksanyan's treatment to that of Sergei Magnitsky, the lawyer for the London -based investor William Browder, ... The Guardian

Johnson to urge anti-riots action : Mr Johnson used his speech to claim the city was fighting back against the criminality involved. He promised that about 25 schools would get the out-of-hours clubs, aimed at overcoming peer pressure to join gangs - and allowing young people to resist ... BBC News

Investment in London's transport benefits whole of UK, says Mayor Luccini manufacturing benefited from a further £2.2million in sales last year due to investment in London Underground, helping to secure 250 jobs. “The capital is the powerhouse of the UK economy and its engine is being fuelled by a neo Victorian era ...

The age-old fight against the common cold : October marks the start of the peak season for the UK's "winter remedies" market - the over-the-counter pharmaceuticals used to treat the common cold. But if decongestants, cough sweets and hot, lemon-flavoured drinks are the modern-day methods by ... BBC News

Charity's credit for crunching : CBM UK is asking the public to crunch their old cars for cash as part of a novel fundraising scheme run by the Giveacar social enterprise. Dr Bill McAllister, chief executive of CBM, said: “This is a simple and effective way of attracting a new source ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Latin flavour to evening for charities : The event, at Manor CE School, Millfield Lane, is being organised in aid of My Father's House, a charity which provides shelter and support for street ...

More mental health jobs to go under coalition cutbacks : By Ian Birch The Royal College of Nursing has warned today that 1 in 20 nurses expect to be made redundant over the next year, because of coalition cutbacks, including many working for mental health trusts. The RCN's employment survey shows that around ... ww.mentalhealthy.co.uk

New group aims to help the Northamptonshire's lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans ... “THINGS have changed a lot, you have openly gay MPs, actors, role models, you have a conservative Prime Minister saying he is going to back legislation for gay couples to marry,” says Matthew Toresen, who is spearheading a new lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community group.

Charity urges Welsh Government to give children free suncream Richard Clifford, lead member of Skin Cancer UK and a trustee of the Karen Clifford Skin Cancer charity , said: “It is imperative to encourage the use of sunscreens and sun protection to minimise their risk. Together with a shady area to play in and the ...

Man set to run 15 marathons to mark charity anniversary : “I want to get over to everyone that the issue of tackling poverty caused by debt is like a marathon not a sprint. It's going to take real determination to make a serious dent in the UK's poverty ,” he said. “At about 15 miles into a marathon, ... Yorkshire Post

Thousands of us are hiding our misery behind a happy mask. Could YOU be a ... : This ability to carry on with life despite everything is what distinguishes 'smiling' (or high-functioning) depression, explains Bridget O'Connell, head of information at mental health charity Mind. 'The recognised symptoms of depression tend to be ... Daily Mail

Referral to talking therapies may cut use of health services and sick leave : They compared use of healthcare resources among patients with and without common mental health problems at the same practices between 2007 and 2009, and six months before and after referral to talking therapies under the UK government's Improving ...

Student mental health issues raised : Finally, the authors reported on the need for more research into the nature and prevalence of mental disorders in the UK student population. For more advice on mental health support for students, visit the Live Well page on student mental health . ...

Free HIV testing : University Health Service and AIDS Volunteers Inc. are offering the free service, which will be in rooms 206 and 251 of the Student Center. The test will consist of an oral swab and students can get results in 20 minutes, according to a press release. ...

LAPD moves 150 officers to deal with freed prisoners : Officials say state will boost crime rate by shifting some inmates to local jurisdictions to comply with order to relieve prison crowding. A governor's aide calls complaints political posturing. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Sacramento is ... Los Angeles Times

Glasgow ready for Games inspection : THE first formal inspection of how Glasgow is progressing with its plans for the 2014 Commonwealth Games will take place this week, with the event's organisers to launch the “1000 Days” countdown. A team of inspectors, headed by the Commonwealth Games ...

University Chinese centre opens : A Confucius Institute for the west of Scotland is to be officially opened at the University of Glasgow . The institute, a partnership with China's Nankai University, is part of a network of more than 350 around the world supported by the Chinese ... BBC News

Los Angeles Warns About Parolee Risks : ... Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation , in a statement, referring to the shift to county authority. He called it "the only viable plan" to comply with the US Supreme Court's ruling in May that California must cut its state- prison population. ... Wall Street Journal

Elderly South Africans And Brazilians, A Happy Lot : The research explored the factors that influence wellbeing among the elderly populations of the two countries. Brazil and South Africa were chosen because of their far-reaching social policies. “They are leading countries in their respective regions, ... MedIndia

Prison hunger strikers now number 12000, advocates say : On Thursday, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said they would crack down on striking inmates. Leaders of the strike were warned they would be removed from the general population and placed in an "administrative ...

Duncan-Smith blames riots on benefits and parenting : STREET GANGS, who behave “like child soldiers in the Third World” scarred by anger and violence, played a significant role in August's riots in the UK , a senior British politician said yesterday. Blaming poverty and poor parenting for the unrest, ...

Students more at risk of mental health problems : A report released by the Royal College of Psychiatrists last week raised concerns mental health support services at universities throughout the UK could bare an undue share of higher education cuts at a time when students are struggling to adapt to ... United Kingdom | Ireland