PUBLISHED: 12:58 14 August 2018 | UPDATED: 12:58 14 August 2018 Hundreds more Norwich streets could see 20mph limits. Photo: Antony Kelly. © ARCHANT NORFOLK 2009 Speed limits of 20mph could be introduced on more than 300 further roads in Norwich, as council bosses continue their drive to make the city’s streets safer. Consultation has started into reducing the limits on dozens more roads in the south of the city, with the public asked if they support 20mph limits in parts of Lakenham, Tuckswood and Eaton.The Transport for Norwich scheme would also see traffic calming introduced in Eaton Road, close to the City of Norwich School, Church Lane and Greenways in Eaton, Sandy Lane in Lakenham and South Park Avenue, near Eaton Park.Council bosses have already brought in 20mph limits in the city centre, Earlham and part of the north of the city, but say slowing down more traffic will make streets safer and more pleasant for cyclists and pedestrians.Mike Stonard, Norwich City … [Read more...] about Hundreds more Norwich roads could be made 20mph
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Health bosses to look at training to make people more transgender aware
Health bosses say they will be looking to incorporate registered training from a local charity in a bid to make people more transgender aware. Officers from Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) admitted they have ‘gaps’ in that area after a speech at a recent meeting by a guest from the Trans Aware charity. The charity looks to make sure anyone affected by gender identity issues feel supported in the Tees Valley and East Cleveland area.It also offers awareness training specifically towards a greater understanding of the issue, and the CCG said they would look to incorporate it.Ellie Lowther, director of the charity, speaking at the CCG governing body’s public meeting, said: “It’s great to hear about the excellent work the CCG has been doing.“But there are still massive problems for the transgender and non-binary communities.“There’s a lack of education around these gender issues. “There’s a … [Read more...] about Health bosses to look at training to make people more transgender aware
Health bosses to look at registered training to make people more transgender aware
Health bosses say they will be looking to incorporate registered training from a local charity in a bid to make people more transgender aware. Officers from Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) admitted they have ‘gaps’ in that area after a speech at a recent meeting from a guest from the ‘Trans Aware’ charity. The charity looks to make sure anyone affected by gender identity issues feel supported in the Tees Valley and East Cleveland area.It also offers awareness training specifically towards a greater understanding of the issue, and the CCG said they would look to incorporate it.Ellie Lowther, director of the charity, speaking at the CCG governing bodies public meeting, said: “It’s great to hear about the excellent work the CCG has been doing but there are still massive problems for the transgender and non binary communities.“There’s a lack of education around these gender issues. “There’s a two … [Read more...] about Health bosses to look at registered training to make people more transgender aware
Golf ball-sized gold nugget worth £50k found in SCOTLAND… but its location is hidden in case it sparks gold rush
THE biggest gold nugget unearthed in Britain in centuries has been dug up in a Scottish river — but the location has been kept a closely guarded secret. There are fears the golf-ball sized 87.5g nugget - found by anonymous gold hunter - could spark a gold rush of fortune-seekers flooding the area. Named the Douglas Nugget, it was discovered two years ago but its lucky owner has kept his story secret until now. Experts value it at £50,000 and say it is the biggest nugget found in British waters for 500 years. Breaking his silence, the man who found it - a dad in his 40s - said he came across it by "sniping". The technique involves wearing a dry suit and snorkelling along a shallow river. The hobbyist, who has spent 20 years hunting for gold, said: "I was following a crack in the bedrock and found around 2g in fine gold. “This then led to a pocket, where I uncovered the nugget. “I called over my friend to have a look and we both assumed it to be around 5-7g in … [Read more...] about Golf ball-sized gold nugget worth £50k found in SCOTLAND… but its location is hidden in case it sparks gold rush
Radiographer at James Paget hospital wins exam achievement award
Sue Lowther has won the 2018 Hilary Noakes Award for outstanding achievement. Picture: JPUH Archant A hospital radiographer is to be presented with a national award after scoring top marks in an examination which highlights expertise in the use of X-ray scans to diagnose patients with osteoporosis. Sue Lowther, of the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston, has won the 2018 Hilary Noakes Award for outstanding achievement, which is presented by the National Osteoporosis Society to the candidate with the highest overall mark in the examination for Certification in Bone Densitometry. Bone densitometry, also known at DXA, uses a very low dose of ionizing radiation to produce images of the spine and hip to measure bone density and provides information in diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing fracture risks. She has been a diagnostic radiographer at the hospital for 15 years. In order to win the award, she had to score the highest overall examination mark and pass a portfolio on … [Read more...] about Radiographer at James Paget hospital wins exam achievement award