Time’s up for Britain’s oldest prison
These are the first pictures inside Britain’s oldest prison which was used for 25 executions – but could now be turned into a retirement village. Shepton Mallet prison in Somerset has hous ...
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What is Gift Aid?
We have all heard the expression Gift Aid mentioned in connection with charitable donations, but do we really understand what it means? Donating through Gift Aid means charities and community amateur ...
Senior Moment – Back in the hot seat
Thank you for all your good wishes during my recent illness. I am pleased to say I am now back to full fighting strength and girding my loins ready for Spring. I can feel the sap rising and the garden ...
Stroke rates soar among men and women in their 40s and 50s
The number of strokes occurring in men aged between 40 and 54 has rocketed by almost 50% in less than 15 years, according to the Stroke Association. This has increased the number of people living wit ...