Why Britain turned its back on clubbing
In the last five years, around 400 clubs have closed in Britain – could the lasting impact of the pandemic play a part?
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Long Covid is the pandemic’s dark shadow. Why does no one in power in Britain want to talk about it? | Frances Ryan
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John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105
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The Last Of Us Star Kaitlyn Dever Addresses Backlash And Discourse Around Abby
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Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John Hemingway, dies at age 105
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‘I don’t feel part of society’: how Covid is still taking its toll five years on
The social, educational and financial impact is still making itself felt, especially for those who continue to mourn. Five years ago, on 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
John “Paddy” Hemingway, Last Surviving Pilot of the Battle of Britain, Dies at 105
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Michael Gallup: I was in wrong "head space" last year, but still have the fire
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