Pesticide exposure before and during pregnancy affects newborn health
Women exposed to agricultural pesticides – even before becoming pregnant – may be at greater risk of having newborns with poorer health outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.
Epping Council loses bid to block Bell Hotel housing
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) cannot stop asylum seekers staying at the Bell Hotel after judges reject appeal and uphold earlier High Court ruling.
A costume crisis: When World Book Day becomes overwhelming
Every year children across the globe are encouraged to dress up as their favourite literary characters. But, in the words of Oscar Wilde: ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’