National and International News
Blair backs abortion review
MPs could vote within a year on lowering the 24-week legal time limit for abortions, after Tony Blair backed a rethink of the law to take account of scientific change.
The Times 08/07/04
Deprived areas miss out on millions in NHS budgets
Vast inequalities in the funding of healthcare are leaving some of the most deprived communities short of millions of pounds while many richer areas receive far more than they should, a new report has shown.
The Times 08/07/04
The Guardian 08/07/04
The Guardian 08/07/04
Fear on nursery care forces rethink
The government is reconsidering its strategy on childcare in the face of mounting evidence that day nurseries for children under two can lead to increased incidence of antisocial behaviour and aggression.
The Guardian 08/07/04
Frontline public sector growth
Growth in public sector jobs has mainly been in frontline education and health services, not admin staff, since Labour came to power, according to a new report.
The Guardian 08/07/04
Gently does it
Muscle-training, joint-jolting sports won't help you to achieve a healthy old age. Moderate pursuits will.
The Times 08/07/04
Humans 'may face pandemic of avian flu'
The virulent avian flu virus that broke out in South-East Asia last year is widespread in poultry throughout the region and has the potential to trigger a human pandemic, research has indicated.
The Times 08/07/04
Potatoes: Be careful with the dosage
Austrian cuisine is often equated with apple strudel, sacher torte and Wiener schnitzel, but there is another, healthier, aspect to it that receives little publicity. The Austrians are past masters at producing delicious meals out of everyday ingredients such as potatoes, yoghurt and fish. Their soups and their dumplings are, or would have been until recently, as acceptable to nutritionists as to gourmets.
The Times 08/07/04
Proposed NHS pay deal 'could hit one in six'
Nearly one in six health workers could lose out under the proposed new pay system for 1.3 million NHS staff, results from pilot sites show.
The Guardian 08/07/04
Television blamed for sight defect in children
Children and young adults are facing an epidemic of short-sightedness because they spend so much time looking at television and playing computer games, scientists warn.
The Independent 08/07/04
Cheshire and Mersey News
Retired doctor has sex charges reduced
A former family doctor has been cleared of indecently assaulting seven of his patients.
Daily Post 07/07/04
Tap water sinks to bottom of British quality league
Tap water in Merseyside and Cheshire remains some of the most polluted in the country, despite improving for the 10th successive year.
Daily Post 07/07/04
Cumbria and Lancashire News
Don't profit at the elderly's expense
After it announced controversial plans to close 36 of its 48 homes for the elderly, Lancashire County Council was attacked from all sides.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 07/07/04
Health drive praised
Pupils across East Lancashire are learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle thanks to a county council-run scheme.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 07/07/04
Pioneer carers in line for top award
A group of NHS workers in Darwen were due to find out today whether they had won one of the health industry's top awards.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 07/07/04
Sanity prevails over speeding
I see that sanity has prevailed and an amnesty has been granted to ambulance, fire and police services regarding speeding fines when emergencies occur.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph 07/07/04
Greater Manchester News
Health initiatives on the menu
Restaurants in Bolton with the recipe for good health have been showered with awards.
Bolton Evening News 07/07/04
MMR and autism to be studied for possible link
Scientists are to investigate possible links between autism and the MMR jab as part of a major new study announced today.
Manchester Evening News 07/07/04
Police launch blitz on drunken yobs
An unprecedented blitz on drunken yobs and irresponsible licensees was launched today.
Manchester Evening News 07/07/04
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