Rare fungus that smells like rotting FLESH and looks like a ‘chewed-up dog toy’ pops up in a Berkshire garden in only the sixth time it has ever been spotted in the UK Terry Driscoll and Stephanie Slann spotted the strange fungus in their garden At first, the couple mistook the fungus for a ‘chewed-up … Read more
An elementary school teacher who suffered with flu-like symptoms later developed sepsis that left her with rotting legs before she had all ten toes amputated. Skeeter Hockett, from Michigan, booked an appointment with doctors in March who sent her home after dismissing fears that she had the flu. But the 42-year-old’s condition worsened in the … Read more
Alongside a fever and a cough, one of the key symptoms of Covid-19 is losing the sense of smell. In some cases, it can be the only sign that there is anything wrong. And the problem can persist for months after the initial illness has passed. Anosmia, as it is known medically, hits more than … Read more
Almost 180 operations to remove children’s rotting teeth were done each day last year – costing the NHS more than £40million There were 44,685 operations on children to remove rotting teeth last year It cost the NHS £40 million – up from £27.4 million the previous year Health officials fear lockdown will drive up levels … Read more
The summer heatwave has killed thousands of fish, leaving them rotting in the sun as environment chiefs battle to stop more deaths. Countless species have been hit by the blistering heat and vicious rain with rivers, ponds, lakes and canals affected. The crisis comes as Brits rush to the bankside after lockdown – with officials … Read more
Your country needs YOU – to pick fruit and veg: Waitrose boss calls for 70,000-strong ‘Land Army’ to stop food rotting in fields By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 11:45 BST, 16 May 2020 Hundreds of thousands of tons of ‘wonderful British produce’ will be left … Read more
Your country needs YOU – to pick fruit and veg: Ocado boss calls for 70,000-strong ‘Land Army’ to stop food rotting in fields By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 15 May 2020 Hundreds of thousands of tons of ‘wonderful British produce’ will be left … Read more
Ocado chairman and former M&S boss Lord Rose has called for a national effort to mobilise tens of thousands of British workers to prevent seasonal fruit and vegetables rotting in the fields. Rose called on young people and university students to volunteer their services and be ready to start later this month when the first … Read more
Government launches WWII Land Army-style Pick for Britain campaign asking students and laid-off hospitality workers to stop crops rotting in fields amid shortage of seasonal migrant workers Fruit, vegetable and crop pickers are largely from other countries but can’t travel Anyone out of work who is healthy will be asked to consider helping with crops … Read more
On the outskirts of the Ghanaian capital Accra lies a 30ft mountain of rotting discarded clothing. Look closely at the labels and you’ll find scores of garments once worn in the UK. Among the twisted morass of cast-offs are trousers, tops and dresses from High Street stores such as H&M and M&S. For it is … Read more