Ms Cox told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that the initial contractor was dismissed by the council after installing windows over 3cm too small, and their successors had repeatedly made the problem worse. This included "deliberately knocking out bricks" from the wall to force in an oversized window, taking incorrect measurement errors and "botched" temporary fixes that have left the home colder than before.
Shauni-Leigh Tyson, her four children and her partner Adam face being evicted from their home in Plaistow on 23 January, despite having a repayment plan in place with Newham council. Ms Tyson said the damp had affected the family's health, impacting Adam's ability to work and leaving one of her children requiring steroids, antihistamines and a pump, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol consumption is a technical term that includes both binge drinking and heavy drinking. Binge drinking is defined as four or more standard drinks on a single occasion for women and five or more drinks for men. Heavy drinking is eight or more drinks in a one-week period for women and 15 or more drinks for men. Any alcohol consumed by pregnant women or individuals under the legal age is also considered excessive drinking.
We've all experienced it - that foggy, exhausted feeling after a poor night's sleep, where even simple tasks feel impossible. In today's fast-paced world, quality sleep has become a luxury rather than a necessity. With demanding work schedules, constant screen time, and endless stress, millions of Australians are struggling to get restorative rest. The result? A silent epidemic of sleep disorders affecting workplace performance, mental health, and overall well-being.
Health experts blame sugar for common health concerns, including diabetes and obesity-related diseases. Chronic sugar overconsumption can change neuronal pathways, paralleling substance use disorders.