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During the pandemic and lockdowns, thoughts went out to the elderly that were stuck inside and away from their families. But what’s the opinion of those whose jobs were to care for these people? Lauren Rhys-smith, 20, from Devon, reveals her first-hand experience of being a carer during the pandemic. Lauren began her caring career […]
“Initially, I was surprised I caught Covid as I had no symptoms”, my brother says while sitting on his bed watching a YouTube video of the Sidemen. Antonio’s first semester at Hartpury College was nearly over for the Christmas holidays. He was planning to meet his friends and go to family Christmas dinners. But on […]
Morrisons has confirmed that sick pay will be cut for all unvaccinated workers that have to isolate due to Covid- 19. Unvaccinated workers who test negative, but still have to isolate, will receive statutory sick pay of £96.35 per week. Which is the minimum amount that an employer must provide as sick pay. If any […]
Finding out your nan has stage three cancer is hard enough. Being told she will have to wait 3 months for a critical operation she desperately needs, while her cancer festers, is even more difficult. Throughout this time, me and my family experienced many emotions: fear, sadness, even anger. This anger was converted to rage […]
I am possibly the most extroverted person you will ever meet, I love people. I’ve learnt from the nineteen years I have spent on this earth that one of the most valuable things in the world is a person’s company. The pandemic has taught everybody a lot of lessons, these are mine… In one weekend […]
Novak Djokovic has addressed the concerns surrounding the whole COVID controversy via an Instagram post on his official account earlier today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) After voicing his complaints about the concerns of the public as well as the spread of misinformation, Djokovic stated: “I want to […]
The EFL have ruled that no investigation is needed regarding false positive tests that prevented Liverpool from playing Arsenal in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. More than 40 players and staff returned positive COVID cases resulting in a temporary closure of the training ground. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that only one […]
English clubs Sale Sharks, Bath, Scarlets and Newcastle Falcons are still on high alert regarding the movements of the French government and their guidelines on inbound travel. As it stands, if you want to travel to France you must isolate for 48 hours before you can go outside. Coupled with this non-negotiable requirement, you are […]
Leicester City have been dealt a huge blow before their make-or-break Europa League match against Napoli later tonight, as the club confirm they have multiple illness and Covid-19 cases in the squad. Seven Foxes players, including Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman have not travelled to Naples, where they need just a point to secure qualification […]
It’s crazy to imagine that after all that we have been through with the Coronavirus pandemic so far, that mask mandates don’t seem bad at all. I remember a time where people would refuse to wear masks, fighting the mandates and seemingly outraged by the concept of forcing someone to wear a piece of fabric […]