Posts by yorkshire reporter

Pathology Time Capsule Created
As New Lab Nears Completion

Health, Healthcare
A time capsule that captures the inner workings of a pathology laboratory has been interred within the grounds of the new Centre for Laboratory Medicine at St James’s University Hospital (SJUH). Featuring items from working laboratories such as test tubes and PPE equipment, pathology staff profiles including one from a…

July 2023

After over 40 years in the antiques business, I am sometimes amazed at what people have hidden away in attics, cellars, and garages.  An interesting story I have is from about five years ago. I received a phone call from a titled Lady living in Worcestershire. She had called me…

Stay Away From Blue-Green Algae
And Keep Your Dogs Safe

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take steps to keep their dogs safe when walking near freshwater bodies this summer, as the warm weather brings with it an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a group of bacteria that can…

Dorothy’s Dog Drops In Popularity

The historic British breed, the Cairn Terrier, which came to fame as Toto in the Hollywood classic the Wizard of Oz, could be at risk of disappearing, according to statistics released by The Kennel Club. Annual puppy births from the dog registration body shows a significant fall in numbers –…

New Digital Hub Launches
For All Things LGBTQ+
Health And Care

Health, Healthcare
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Humber and North Yorkshire can now find tailored health and wellbeing support easily thanks to a new digital hub on the Let’s Get Better website. Launched in conjunction with Pride month, the fresh content has been introduced as part of the Humber and North…
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