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Deborah James: Boris Johnson pays tribute to the podcaster who died at 40 UK News

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to Deborah James after she passed away yesterday and described her as ‘an inspiration’ to so many.

The podcaster, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, died on Tuesday after spending her final weeks receiving end-of-life care at home with her husband, Sebastien, and their two children.

The Prime Minister was among those who paid tribute and wrote on Twitter: “I am terribly saddened to learn that Dame Deborah James has passed away. What an inspiration she has been to so many.

“The awareness she brought about bowel cancer and the research her campaign funded will be her lasting legacy.

“Thanks to her, many lives will be saved.”

Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer said the news of his death was “deeply sad”.

He added: ‘Dame Deborah James’ charity work was truly inspiring – even in the most difficult times she continued to raise awareness for bowel cancer and impacted the lives of so many.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”


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In her final weeks, Dame Deborah – a presenter of the BBC podcast You, Me And The Big C – raised millions of pounds for research and was named a Dame for her ‘tireless’ work to raise awareness to disease.

She revealed in early May that she had stopped active treatment and was receiving end-of-life care at her parents’ home in Woking.

How did Deborah James’ family honor her?

A statement posted by her family on Instagram said: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dame Deborah James; the most amazing wife, daughter, sister and mom. Deborah passed away peacefully today, surrounded by her family.

“Deborah, known to many of you as Bowelbabe, has been an inspiration and we are extremely proud of her, her work and her commitment to charity campaigns, fundraising and her endless efforts to raise awareness about the cancer that has touched so many lives. Deborah has shared her experience with the world to raise awareness, break down barriers, challenge taboos and change the conversation around cancer. Even in her most difficult times, her determination to raise funds and awareness was inspiring.

“We thank you for giving us private time as a family, and we look forward to continuing Deborah’s legacy long into the future through the @bowelbabefund. Thank you for playing your part in his journey, you are all amazing.

“And a few last things from Deborah… ‘find a life worth living; take risks; love deeply; have no regrets; and always, always rebellious hope. And finally, check your poo – it just might save the life.

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Source: www.times-series.co.uk
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Green Wall Cut: Report finds ‘workers followed council’s plan’ Brighton News

WORKERS who almost completely removed a stretch of the historic green wall on Brighton seafront were following the council’s own ‘design plans and drawings’, an audit has revealed.

Last year, The Argus exclusively revealed how the 200-year-old living wall had been reduced.

The wall had been designated a Local Wildlife Site by Brighton and Hove City Council to give it greater protection.

But when council approved changes to the road alignment at Madeira Drive, including a new cycle lane, a contractor was ordered to cut foliage to improve visibility.

After the work was completed in March last year, there was an outcry, with Green activists saying they would hold a commemorative event, laying wreaths to protest the drastic pruning.

Green Council leader Phelim Mac Cafferty has ordered an investigation into the destruction of the historic feature which towered over 60ft near Duke’s Mound and stretched nearly a mile.

L'Argus: The green wall dates from 1830The green wall dates from 1830

The council said it dates from 1830 and was the longest and oldest green wall in Europe.

A brief summary of the findings of the investigation was included in an internal audit report which stated that the £12.7m Black Rock project was expected to go over budget by over £2m.

The audit report stated: “We considered whether the reduction was necessary and found that a road safety audit had identified a road safety issue and recommended that “adequate intervisibility be provided, which may require reduction or removal of vegetation”.

“Based on the advice given to us on the issue of the severity of the cut, it is inconclusive as to whether the size could have been less severe.

“It was found that the contractors acted in accordance with the general plans and design drawings.

“Our review revealed that there was no regular planned maintenance in place for this section of the green wall, but there have been regular inquiries and complaints to council about overhanging vegetation affecting the visibility of pedestrians and road users.

L'Argus: An audit was ordered after a degradation of the green wallAn audit was ordered after damage to the green wall

The report adds: “Substantial regrowth of vegetation has already occurred.”

The report also stated: “One of the areas of interest was whether this section of living wall was protected by statutory designation.”

While he omits to say whether the green wall benefited from statutory protection.

However, in 2014 it was reported that Brighton and Hove City Council had designated the Green Wall as a local wildlife site to ensure its continued protection, as it was the only such site in the UK.

The report highlighted a program of conservation works and repairs to the concrete retaining wall behind the 90 different species of plants that grow there, including the fig tree and Japanese spindle.

The Argus: Report says much of the green wall has already grown backThe report says much of the Green Wall has already grown back

On Monday the council said: ‘Local councils have a statutory duty under section 39 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to ‘take action to reduce and prevent accidents’.

“In order to comply with the law, the council was forced to heavily prune the vegetation in this place. We reiterate our apologies for the way this was done.

“From now on, less severe regular pruning will take place at a time of year that minimizes any impact on wildlife.

“Council officers met with an environmentalist on site to agree short and long term restoration plans.

“The audit report confirms that an inspection was carried out before pruning to check for the presence of nesting birds and that the vegetation has now grown back considerably.”

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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
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Worthing motorist overturns driving ban Brighton News

A MAN has overturned a driving ban after appearing in court to challenge the ban.

Gerald Garland Phillips, 41, was initially banned from driving as part of the penalty point addition process and fined £1,320 after he was caught speeding twice at West Grinstead.

The first charge related to exceeding a 60mph speed limit on the A24 Dial Post in West Grinstead on June 7 last year, while the second offense related to driving above the speed limit of 60mph on the A24 Shipley at West Grinstead on May 27, 2021.

Phillips, of Tarring Road, West Worthing, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on June 28 to make a solemn declaration against a single court ruling on February 3 this year, telling the court he would not had not received the correct documents relating to the offences.

District Judge Adrian Turner said the DVLA would be told the ban would no longer be in effect after Phillips pleaded guilty to both offences. Two other offenses of non-disclosure of information relating to the identification of a driver were withdrawn by the court.

Phillips received six penalty points on his license for both offences, and was fined £120 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and costs of £90.

At the end of the hearing, District Judge Turner told Phillips, “You are no longer a disqualified driver.”

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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
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Win one of four family tickets to the Silverstone Interactive Museum Bedford News

During this period it has welcomed more than 140,000 visitors, including members of the royal family, Formula 1 stars and A-list celebrities, all of whom have come to learn about the stars, stories and the science behind British Motor Racing.

Silverstone’s interactive museum has been designed to inspire the next generation and features over 60 hands-on exhibits where visitors can try out a wide variety of activities – from operating a wind tunnel to piloting a Wellington bomber, by a pit stop and climbing. in a replica Grand Prix car. Visitors can even see if they have what it takes to commentate a Formula 1 Grand Prix.

As well as hands-on fun, the museum showcases some of the most iconic cars and motorcycles that have played a part in Silverstone Circuit’s 70-year history, including recent Formula 1 cars, the iconic ‘Red 5’ by Mansell, an ERA from the very first Grand Prix held at the site in 1948 and Barry Sheene’s 1979 Suzuki motorcycle.

Silverstone Interactive Museum

The tour is complemented by a gripping and immersive film – The Ultimate Lap of Silverstone – bringing together some of the circuit’s most famous racing moments with commentary from Murray Walker, Martin Brundle and David Croft.

The price of a ticket includes access to the Silverstone Heritage Track Trail which gives visitors the opportunity to ride the original section of the racing circuit and get closer to the current track to enjoy any racing activity taking place.

This summer, the Silverstone Museum will be open seven days a week and is offering an exclusive 30% discount on tickets when you book online using the link below.

This offer is 30% off walk-in prices, cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion and is valid until 12/31/2022.

To enter the contest and WIN one of four FAMILY TICKETS, answer the following question: “How many interactive screens are there at the Silverstone Interactive Museum?”

Email your responses to [email protected] – the closing date for this contest is July 31, 2022 and winners will be notified within 14 days.

*The competition prize is to win one of four family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) and will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

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Source: www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
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G7 agrees to explore Russian oil price ceiling to deplete Moscow’s war chest ‘Only way out’ | United Kingdom | New UK News

The war in Ukraine and its dramatic economic fallout, particularly soaring food and fuel inflation, dominated this year’s wealthy democracies group summit at a resort town in the Bavarian Alps. An oil price cap would increase existing Western pressure on Russia from sanctions, which German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said would remain until Russian President Vladimir Putin accepts failure in Ukraine.

Mr Scholz said at the end of the press conference: “There is only one way out: that Putin accepts that his plans in Ukraine will not succeed”.

The G7 sees price caps as a way to prevent Moscow from profiting from its invasion of Ukraine, which has sharply raised energy prices, stifling Western efforts to curb imports of Russian oil and gas.

Revenues from Russian oil exports rose in May even as volumes fell, the International Energy Agency said in its June monthly report.

The G7 was also exploring the possibility of a cap on petrol prices, a move particularly pushed by Italy, G7 officials said. France meanwhile called for a price cap on all energy sales.

The idea behind the cap is to tie financial services, insurance and oil cargo transportation to a price cap.

A shipper or importer could only obtain them if he agreed to set a maximum price for Russian oil.

The G7 leaders said in their statement: “We invite all like-minded countries to consider joining us in our actions.”

However, experts warn the plan could backfire.

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Firefighters and the military searched Tuesday for survivors in the rubble of a shopping center in central Ukraine hit by a Russian missile.

G7 leaders, who are now heading to Madrid for a summit of the Western NATO alliance, condemned the attack as a war crime.

They said, “Putin and those responsible will be held accountable.”

The G7 leaders urged China in their statement to uphold the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes by urging Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine and abandon its “extensive maritime claims” in the South China Sea.

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Source: www.express.co.uk
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Electric cars should be fitted with government tracking devices to tax per kilometer, climate advisers urge Business

Electric cars are likely to be fitted with tracking devices as part of proposals for a road mileage charging system put forward by the government’s own climate advisers.

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says the government must find ways to plug the ‘significant hole’ in public finances left by the loss of fuel and other taxes when petrol and diesel cars are replaced by electric models.

The new report also calls for the cost of renewable energy projects to be moved from electricity bills to general taxation, a move it says could cut energy bills by £90.

On electric cars, the CCC said a “reasonable and fair” approach would see the costs covered by drivers, rather than blanket taxation, arguing that some form of “road pricing” is needed under which drivers are charged for how much they drive.

Potential approaches, he added, range from a simple charge per kilometer travelled, which could be levied on the basis of annual odometer checks, to more sophisticated systems that vary the charge according to the time of day or location/type of road used, based on vehicle tracking technologies.

The CCC said the government must explore the policy now so that it is ready for implementation this decade. The sale of new petrol and diesel cars is set to be banned in 2030. Introducing a new tax system at an “early stage” will help avoid a situation where drivers “start to assume that driving electric vehicles will always be tax-exempt,” the CCC said. said.

Chris Stark, Chief Executive of CCC, added: “The Chancellor has many billions of reasons to be concerned about this transition to electric vehicles unless he has some form of alternative tax regime that will hold account of lower fuel tax revenues.

Currently, petrol and diesel drivers pay a fuel tax of 52.95p a litre, bringing in £28billion for the government last year. Petrol and diesel are also subject to 20% VAT. In contrast, electric car divers do not pay fuel tax, and VAT on household electricity is only charged at 5pc.

“Together, these differences mean that the transition to electric vehicles is likely to leave a significant hole in public finances if alternative taxation schemes are not introduced,” the CCC said. There are currently around 462,050 battery electric vehicles on UK roads, according to RAC estimates, up from 207,051 in 2020.

The pay-per-kilometre proposals are among a wide range of CCC recommendations for the government in its latest progress report on tackling climate change. They include the transfer of subsidy costs for old renewable energy projects from electricity bills to taxation. The move could shave around £90 off energy bills, which are currently at an all-time high of £1,971. Lord Deben, chairman of the CCC, said it would be “fairer”.

The CCC warns that the government risks missing its carbon reduction targets because delivery has not yet caught up with the policies in place.

“There are some positives for progress, but in most areas the likelihood of underdelivery is high. This is a super-fast approach to Net Zero,” he said.

A government spokesman said the UK had “reduced emissions faster than any other G7 country, and we have clear plans to go further”.

“The UK is ahead of most other countries with around 40% of our electricity now coming from cleaner and cheaper renewables,” the spokesperson added.

“This is backed by £6bn of funding to make our homes and buildings more energy efficient, planting up to 30,000 hectares of new trees a year and more electric cars on our road than ever before – decarbonizing our cars and vans faster than any other developed country.

“We lead the world on climate change, helping more than 90% of countries set net zero targets during our COP26 presidency – up from 30% two years ago.”

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Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Sheffield boss praises players’ efforts after coming top of Premiership UK News

It was certainly an eventful night in Steel City on Monday with three big crashes and a long delay that led to just 13 of 15 rounds being completed before the track curfew.

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Sheffield boss Simon Stead (right) with Adam Ellis.

Guest reserve Justin Sedgmen led the way with 10+3 with the regular Tigers in the thick of the action from start to finish.

Team boss Simon Stead said: “It was the result we wanted and the result we needed.

“We all had to dig deep and all the guys had to play their part – but thanks to Sedgy who stepped in and was fantastic.

“We actually ended the meeting very strong and fair to the guys who went about their business.

“Yes, there have been delays, some much longer than we would like, but unfortunately they could not be helped.

“All credit goes to our track crews for their hard work because without that we probably would have seen the meeting called sooner.

“That didn’t happen though and we were treated to some great Speedways and it was a great result for us at the end as well.”

The Tigers are understood to be considering their back up options again with recent rookie Jake Allen facing a spell on the sidelines.

The Australian suffered a broken scaphoid in an accident at King’s Lynn last Thursday – in what was only his second appearance for Sheffield.

But with the length of his absence unknown, club bosses could be tempted to bring in another new face.

Said Stead: “We’ve stayed in touch with Jake and a broken scaphoid is never a nice injury and they can be complicated too.

“It’s hard to heal, it’s a bit of a waiting game to see as he feels fit again.”

Sheffield are preparing for a trip to Manchester on Monday to face rivals Belle Vue in their next Premiership outing (July 4, 7.30am).

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Source: www.thestar.co.uk
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Six new stations and trains every half hour: what you need to know about the Northumberland line UK News


Plans to restore passenger train services between Newcastle and Ashington reached another critical milestone on Monday and construction will begin soon

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Electric vehicle switch ‘puts 22,000 jobs at risk’ Business

More than 22,000 UK jobs linked to the manufacture of petrol and diesel cars are at risk as the UK car industry goes electric.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and PwC warned in a joint report that even a successful transition to electric will lead to thousands fewer jobs and force many people to retrain.

Makers of combustion engines and other parts not found in electric vehicles currently account for £11billion in UK sales and account for around 15% of the domestic car industry, according to SMMT.

In the UK, 22,000 jobs are directly linked to international combustion engine cars. But a switch to electric will only create about 10,000 jobs, warn PwC and SMMT.

The SMMT says this is a “conservative estimate”, but it raises the specter of thousands of job losses in the sector.

Electric cars are considerably less complicated to design than combustion cars, with fewer parts to design and fewer people needed to make them.

Not all skills are transferable and many who are able to change jobs will be forced to retrain.

Production line workers and those working in areas such as security, entertainment or interiors are unlikely to be affected by the transition to electricity.

However, many engines in British-built vehicles are made in British factories such as Bentley’s Crewe factory, which manufactures its 12-cylinder models.

Additionally, the combustion engines are manufactured in the UK for export. Ford employs 1,830 people at its Dagenham plant which manufactures diesel engines used in its Puma, Focus, Kuga, Transit Courier, Transit Connect and Galaxy models.

SMMT said the automotive industry and its supply chain must “go through a major transition to remain viable”.

The study suggests 501,000 jobs will be lost across Europe as a result of the switch to electric, with just 226,000 created in new roles such as battery production.

SMMT also warned that the UK car industry is facing £90million in extra spending due to rising energy costs.

The UK car industry already spends £50m more than EU-based rivals on electricity, the industry says.

Energy costs will influence the decision of big manufacturers to invest in new factories and the huge battery factories that the UK will need to maintain its industry.

Mike Hawes, Managing Director of SMMT, said: “Help with energy costs now will help us stay competitive and be a boon to the sector, driving investment in innovation, R&D, training – all reinvested in the British economy. With the right support, this sector can drive the transition to net zero, supporting jobs and growth across the UK and exports across the world.

The UK car industry is not classed as an “energy intensive” industry like steel, glass making and the chemical industry. If it did, which the SMMT lobbied for, it would get a discount on electricity prices. Battery manufacturing has been included in the government definition.

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Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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