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Quick Read By Shafi Musaddique Correspondent At a time when the U.K. records one of the world’s highest death tolls per capita from COVID-19, the country has been granting iconic status to those who serve communities, do public good, and raise awareness for social causes. Some of these new national heroes have transcended age, color, and class such as army veteran Capt. Sir Tom Moore, the centenarian who raised more than £39 million ($54 million) for Britain’s National Health Ser...

2 Floral tributes left for Captain Tom Moore on the village green in Marston Moretaine, where he livedCredit: AP:Associated Press What time is Captain Tom Moores funeral? Captain Sir Tom Moore passed away at the beginning of February aged 100, after contracting pneumonia and Covid-19. His family worked closely with Bedfordshire police ahead of announcing the details of his funeral in a bid to stop well-wishers from gathering. In a statement confirming the news, they called upon the public to st...

Freddie Munson running in the snow in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore - Credit: Nikki Munson Stebbing and Flitch Green residents have been taking action in memory of Captain Sir Thomas Moore.   One school child has raised more than £1,000, others have been colouring in pictures for a window display and are planning a memorial bench. Freddie Munson, nine, ran 100 laps in a week around Stebbing Playing Fields and has raised £1,150 for the NHS.  Freddie, who is in year five at Stebbing P...

HOW TO live longer: When it comes to which habits have proved effective in boosting longevity, turning to country and regions with the highest life expectancy proves best. Two habits have been shown to increase life expectancy. How?

FATTY liver disease: Liver health is vital for ones overall health. Liver dysfunction can lead to liver disease, metabolic disorder, and even type 2 diabetes. Experiencing itchy skin could be a sign you may be in danger of developing the disease.

Researchers at Canadas Laval University suggest that a key chemical contained in chillies could boost the bodys ability to burn fat and curb one’s appetite all in all helping to get rid of visceral fat. Capsaicin is the chemical that gives chillies and chilli-based spices such as cayenne and paprika their characteristic pungency and also stimulates a natural process whereby some of the food we eat at each meal is converted immediately to heat. Known as diet-induced thermogenesis, this process...

THE CORONAVIRUS E484K mutation shares key elements of the South African variant and the transmissibility of the Kent B117 variant. Cases of the mutant strain is increasing in England. Can you get tested?

SIR TOM JONES, 80, has been at the top of his game since the 60s and shows no sign of slowing down. The music legend was forced to cancel tour dates a couple of years back due to a health complaint - what was it?

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