By John O’Brien and Glenda O’Brien, Carlisle Why are so many people dying? More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died from heat-related causes
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John and Glenda O’Brien, in Carlisle, consider the interim report of the Timms PIP Review. ****** On 9 July, 2026, the Department for Work and
Letter from Richard Mellor in California You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t feel depressed at times. We’re living through a period of capitalist decay, a
By Joe Langabeer Currently streaming on HBO Max, The Pitt is a medical drama exposing the brutal daily life of an emergency department in Pittsburgh.
By Jamie Green Following the termination of a highly exploitative PFI deal involving their local hospital in Carlisle, Cumbria residents have been denied key information
By Andy Ford Unite EC member Mark Jones has set up a successful campaign on NHS dentistry. Toothless in England is trying to address a
By John O’Brien Benefits Adviser and Tribunal Representative Alan Milburn’s interim review into young people and work has received a warmer reception than many expected.
By Robin Jamieson Day after day desperate hungry people beholden to violent criminals are still risking and losing their lives boarding overloaded rubber dinghies with
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1986: the Chernobyl nuclear disaster – part three
Part III: Have lessons been learnt? A resounding no! In the final part of a three-part article, CAIN O’MAHONY, who has worked in the Chernobyl
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1986: the Chernobyl nuclear disaster – part two
Part II: Heroism, half-truths and cover-ups In the second of a three-part article, CAIN O’MAHONY, who has worked in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, looks at
