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The claims first appeared in the Dorset Eye and now say they may be satire, but some people seem to have believed them. Read
Health
In 2017 the Conservatives voted against a Labour amendment aiming to end the public sector pay rise cap, before ending it themselves anyway for the next financial year. Read
Health
There is currently no evidence to suggest that pregnant women or their unborn babies are at higher risk from Covid-19. Read
Crime
If you can’t talk but need the police, you can dial 55 when prompted on a 999 call from a mobile. Read
Conspiracy theorists have been peddling 5G myths for a while now, we’ve only just started to listen. Read
Health
The 5G And Beyond Act is not a British law. Nor is it about speeding up 5G installation. Read
Health
The limited evidence suggests that wearing face masks in public, may help to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus specifically from people who have the virus but aren’t showing symptoms. Read
Health
A viral video on how to relieve Covid-19 symptoms won’t necessarily give appropriate advice in all cases. Read
Health
The message, which says ambulances won’t be sent to people struggling to breathe, and the government will prevent all outside exercise from “next week”, is incorrect. Read
Health
British Veterinary Association advice to keep cats indoors applies only to cats from infected or self-isolating households. Read
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