‘Hardworking and caring’ porter, 64, dies from Covid seven days after colleague at same hospital

A ‘hardworking and caring’ porter died from Covid just seven days after his colleague, 52, at the same hospital also passed away from the virus.    Tributes have been paid to Mark Elliott, from Stoke-on-Trent who had worked at Royal Stoke University Hospital for the last five years. The father of three died on Valentine’s Day … Read more

Charity that runs Tower of London spent £350K over last five years caring for its famous ravens

Charity that runs Tower of London spent £350K over last five years caring for its famous ravens – including £157K on a new enclosure, figures show Historic Royal Palaces have spent £350,000 on ravens over the last five years The charity spent £157,000 of this on an enclosure for the Tower of London birds Freedom … Read more

Charity that runs Tower of London spent £350K over last five years caring for its famous ravens

Charity that runs Tower of London spent £350K over last five years caring for its famous ravens – including £157K on a new enclosure, figures show Historic Royal Palaces have spent £350,000 on ravens over the last five years The charity spent £157,000 of this on an enclosure for the Tower of London birds Freedom … Read more

Tributes paid to ‘kind and caring’ kickboxer, 25, mauled to death by rescue dog

Tributes have been paid to the ‘kind and caring’ woman who was savaged to death by her family’s rescue dog which chewed her arm off as she lay in bed, according to neighbours. The woman, named locally as Keira Ladlow, was alone at home in Kitts Green, Birmingham, when she was attacked by the dog on … Read more

The Veronicas’ Lisa Origliasso shares rare video of caring for her mother during dementia battle

Lisa Origliasso has shared a rare video showing her caring for her mother, Colleen, who was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia three years ago.  On Sunday, the The Veronicas singer, 36, posted a tender clip to Instagram Stories, in which she tenderly brushes away her mother’s hair from her face.  Colleen, 71, who is holding a drink … Read more

Will Young tells inquest caring for ‘suicidal’ brother became ‘too much’

Singer Will Young has told an inquest how caring for his ‘suicidal’ twin brother had ‘become too much’ before his tragic death. Rupert Young, 41, jumped to his death from Westminster Bridge in central London following years of battling with mental health and addiction, the hearing was told. The tragedy came just days after Rupert … Read more

A caring mother duck and a loving father feature among winners of kindness-themed photo competition

A caring mother duck and a loving father with his daughter on her wedding day are among the images featured in a kindness-themed photo competition.  The beautiful images placed in the top 100 snaps selected in ViewSonic Corp’s ColorPro Award 2020 Global Photography contest, which received more than 2,100 entries from 18 countries. Clinching top … Read more

Restaurant tycoon Richard Caring launches campaign to hand out 80,000 free meals to children

Restaurant tycoon Richard Caring launches campaign to hand out 80,000 free meals to children in need this Christmas Ivy brasserie chain owner and wife Patricia will feed children across UK into 2021 Nutritious meals cooked by volunteer chefs from his hospitality business empire  Selection of 15 meals features cottage pie and vegetarian and vegan options By Harriet … Read more

Restaurateur Richard Caring savages ‘inexperienced’ government as he warns 35% of industry is dead

One of Britain’s top restaurateurs has savaged the government’s severe new tier system as a death sentence for the hospitality sector. Richard Caring, who owns chains including The Ivy and Bill’s, believes that more than two thirds of his industry has been so mauled by lockdowns that it will never recover. Mr Caring told MailOnline: ‘This … Read more

‘Unprecedented’ surge in people caring for family members struggling to cope during pandemic

Lockdown triggers care crisis: ‘Unprecedented’ surge in people caring for family members struggling to cope during pandemic  New survey reveals adults are struggling to care for family members at home  Social services have seen a sharp uptick in vulnerable adults needing help  A support association is now calling for the government to do more to … Read more