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Millions of motorists set for long journeys as summer getaways continue

Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue. The AA said around 6.3 million drivers are planning a road trip of more than 100 miles between Friday and Thursday. Schools have broken up for the summer holidays and the Met Office said [...] The post Millions of motorists set for long journeys as summer getaways continue first appeared on Rother Radio.

Andy Burnham to host first meeting at No 10 North in Manchester

Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North. Andy Burnham is expected to work from the site in Manchester once each week during his premiership. He will chair a meeting of the National Economic [...] The post Andy Burnham to host first meeting at No 10 North in Manchester first appeared on Rother Radio.

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana transferred to psychiatric hospital

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. Officials approved the transfer on behalf of ministers, but a spokesperson for the department stressed it does not alter his 52-year sentence. Next Wednesday marks two years since Rudakubana carried out [...] The post Southport killer Axel Rudakubana transferred to psychiatric hospital first appeared on Rother Radio.

Consumer confidence sees six-point ‘Burnham bounce’

Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023. GfK said the heatwaves, football success and a new Prime Minister appeared to have “lifted the mood”, albeit the headline figure remaining firmly in negative territory at minus 17. Confidence in the country’s general [...] The post Consumer confidence sees six-point ‘Burnham bounce’ first appeared on Rother Radio.

Persistent money troubles could make the brain age faster – study

Persistent money troubles have been linked to faster brain ageing in a new study. The effect was particularly pronounced among men, those who had disadvantaged childhoods and people with a greater genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Supporting those facing financial hardship and reducing poverty could help prevent dementia cases in [...] The post Persistent money troubles could make the brain age faster – study first appeared on Rother Radio.

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