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Falklands commissioning first independent inspection of Stanley's Hospital, KEMH
MercoPress
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Tuesday, September 3rd 2024 - 07:46 UTC Lay out of KEMH, in Stanley, has already received external oversight from UK's Ministry of Defense Falklands Islands King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is committed to providing good quality,...
Bargain Bin boosts North Okanagan health with $205K
Salmon Arm Observer
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Between the racks of clothing and shelves of nick nacks, there's a lot of heart inside Armstrong's Bargain Bin. The second-hand store is home to more than 60 volunteers, who this year alone (2024) put in 15,709 hours. The time, and heart, that...
Miranda Hart's life from dad's traumatic war ordeal to ongoing health battles
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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December 9, 2024
While Miranda Hart is well-loved for her ability to spark laughter, behind the scenes she's been waging a personal war with physical and mental health issues. The festive spirit ramps up as classic shows like the cherished comedy series 'Miranda'...
Inside Miranda Hart's life from dad's near-death experience to lifelong health battle
Devon Live
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December 9, 2024
Miranda Hart has been facing her own private struggles with both mental and physical health over the years. As families gather in front of their televisions this festive season, classics like the beloved sitcom Miranda are emerging as part of the...
Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District Restorative Justice Services moves to People Place
Castanet
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Photo: CMHA Vernon & District Margaret Clark, manager of CMHA Vernon & District?s Restorative Justice Services, welcomes a new location at the People Place so her team can continue to serve North Okanagan residents. North Okanagan residents will...
Tables were turned on Vice-Admiral Graf von Spee at Battle of Falklands in December 1914
The News Letter
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December 9, 2024
On November 1 1914 a Royal Navy squadron commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock intercepted the German Pacific Squadron commanded by Vice-Admiral Graf von Spee off the coast of central Chile. The Royal Navy squadron consisted of two...
Inside Miranda Hart’s life from ‘acute anxiety’ and decades-long health battle to mystery husband
The Mirror
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December 9, 2024
Miranda Hart remains among the UK’s best-loved comedians following her hit three-season sitcom Miranda, which came to an end almost a decade ago. Video LoadingVideo Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8CancelPlay now Strictly: Miranda Hart...
Dozens of female troops have become pregnant while serving in Falklands with at least 50 evacuated since 2008
The Scottish Sun
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November 30, 2024
DOZENS of female troops have become pregnant while serving in the Falklands. At least 50 military personnel have had to be flown home from the South Atlantic islands since 2008 because they were expecting. Ministry of Defence figures also show...
KEM Falklands Hospital Inspectors: No serious safety concerns
Penguin News
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November 21, 2024
HOSPITAL Inspectors inspecting the KEM Hospital in Stanley Falkland Islands do not have any serious safety concerns about the services that they have reviewed, members of the team told Penguin News this week. Clinical Auditors Dr Jim Gardner and...
Greetings from the Falkland Islands
MercoPress
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Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 07:20 UTC In 1876 the Chilean corvette Chacabuco with Governor of Magallanes Diego Dublé Almeyda visited the Falklands, returning with an amount of sheep, thus initiating the Patagonian sheep farming By MLA Gavin...
Falkland author is one of 18 people being honoured with the province's Medal of Good Citizenship
Castanet
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Photo: Contributed Matthew Heneghan is being recognized for his mental-health advocacy and dedication to veterans. The Falkland author is one of 18 people being honoured with the province's Medal of Good Citizenship for their contributions to...
“Always a bright force of nature”: Tributes to Dunstable radio broadcaster
Luton Herald & Post
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July 1, 2025
Tributes have been made to a Dunstable radio presenter after his death last week. Simon Marlow, died in hospital in London on Friday, June 27, according to an announcement from British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS). Simon started his radio...
Falkland author 'incredulous' after learning he's to receive Medal of Good Citizenship
Salmon Arm Observer
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Matthew Heneghan chosen for his dedication to mental health advocacy and community service It took more than one phone call to assure Matthew Heneghan he'd been chosen to receive British Columbia's Medal of Good Citizenship. The province selected...
Falkland local receives provincial award for dedication to service
Revelstoke Review
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August 5, 2024
After years of mental health advocacy, Matthew Heneghan of Falkland has been honoured with the province's Medal of Good Citizenship. Heneghan is one of 18 receiving the award in 2024 for their extraordinary contributions for their communities....
Falkland veteran and author receives provincial Medal of Good Citizenship
iNFOnews
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August 5, 2024
A headshot of Medal of Good Citizenship recipient Matthew Heneghan. Image Credit: SUBMITTED/Matthew Heneghan August 05, 2024 - 3:30 PM The province is awarding 18 people with the Medal of Good Citizenship, including a veteran and author from...
The astonishing sagacity and intelligence of Falklands Caracaras revealed in an IFLScience report
MercoPress
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Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 10:00 UTC The Striated caracaras will eat whatever is going on, including penguins (and their eggs) and seal pups Scientists challenging the problem-solving capacities of rare birds of prey on the Falkland Islands...
Falkland Islands authorities respond to Argos Georgia incident
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 15:27 UTC A coordinated rescue operation was swiftly initiated, involving the Falkland Islands Government, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority reported...
Falkland Islands: At least six dead after fishing boat sinks
Deutsche Welle
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July 24, 2024
Officials from the UK and Spain said Tuesday that a fishing boat carrying 27 people had sunk off the Falkland Islands, with six dead and seven others missing. The boat sank about 320 kilometers (199 miles) off the Falkland Islands east of...
Falkland Islands horror as 6 people killed and 7 missing after boat sinks with 27 on board
Daily Express
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July 24, 2024
A fishing boat carrying 27 people sank nearly 200 miles (320 kilometers) off the Falkland Islands, leaving at least six people dead and seven missing, British and Spanish officials said Tuesday. Fourteen people made it onto a life raft and were...
Falkland Islands horror as 6 people killed and 7 missing after fishing boat sinks with 27 on board
The Mirror
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July 24, 2024
The Argos Georgia, a fishing trawler, was carrying 27 people when it sank nearly 200 miles off the coast of the Falkland Islands on Tuesday, with at least six dead and seven missing The search and rescue mission off the coast of the Falkland...