Census names Richmondshire fastest-ageing area in England and Wales
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Fans of Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm could be forgiven for thinking Richmondshire is overrun with young people, as they follow the adventures of shepherd Amanda Owen and her nine rosy-cheeked children. But this part...
England and Wales population rises to record 59.5m
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The population of England and Wales has hit a historic high of 59,597,300, according to the first results from the 2021 census, with a 20% surge in the number of people aged 65 and over in the last decade. The count ...
‘Antiquated’ mental health laws in England and Wales set for overhaul
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An overhaul of what Boris Johnson described as “antiquated” mental health laws will make it harder to detain people with learning disabilities and autistic people in hospital. The reforms – which will be part of the Q...
Recorded sex crimes reach record high in England and Wales
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Sex crimes logged by police in England and Wales have reached a record high amid warnings from the victims’ commissioner that the government’s aim to boost prosecutions to levels last seen five years ago is “a pipe dr...
Women’s Six Nations roundup: France see off Scotland, Ireland earn first win
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A stunning first-half display helped France claim a 28-8 away win over Scotland in the Women’s Six Nations, while Ireland kickstarted their campaign with a 29-8 victory over Italy in Cork. France came into the match i...
Italy 0-74 England: Women’s Six Nations – as it happened!
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Lydia Thompson scored a hat-trick has England dominated from start to finish against Italy
