Author: Benjamin

Dartford’s Bear Hunt Trail, in partnership with ellenor, Dartford Borough Council and Wild in Art, is expected to attract more than 250,000 visitors before it wraps up on September 13. The trail, inspired by the classic children’s story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, features 31 large bear sculptures and 49 Bear Cubs designed by artists. Sue Piper, director of income generation at ellenor, said: “Many people still believe hospice care is only about the final days of life, but that’s simply not the case. READ MORE: How a dream that started with school mums became one of Lewisham’s top…

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The stunning locations were recognised through the prestigious Green Flag Award scheme, which acts as the international quality mark for open spaces. Managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the awards highlight parks that are welcoming, safe, well-maintained and sustainably run. Sites are assessed each year by expert judges against criteria including cleanliness, environmental management, biodiversity, community involvement and visitor facilities. READ MORE: These south east London food spots have been dubbed ‘hidden gems’ Beckenham Place Park (Image: Lewisham Council) This year, a total of 77 Green Flag Award-winning…

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A crisis-hit hospital has been told to make urgent improvements after it emerged patients face average waits of more than 27 hours to be admitted to a ward.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated William Harvey Hospital’s urgent and emergency care as ‘requires improvement’ following an unannounced inspection.Some patients at William Harvey Hospital have been waiting times of 27 hours to be admitted. Picture: Barry GoodwinInspectors, who saw a critical incident declared on the second day of their visit in February, found A&E was operating under severe and sustained pressure.They also highlighted deeply concerning lapses in patient dignity due to…

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