Claire Elliott

Journalist at Freelance

Articles

UK in grip of dental crisis

2 weeks ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Claire Elliott

A damning report has unveiled a series of dental horror stories from mothers and grandmothers, highlighting the severe impact of the NHS crisis on women. The Women's Institute conducted the survey, which revealed that the lack of access to NHS dentists disproportionately affects women, who are more likely to be economically disadvantaged, have caring responsibilities, and suffer from poor dental health. Have you had issues trying to access dental care in your area?
Keir Starmer should be prioritising a trade deal with America - Have your say

2 weeks ago | plymouthherald.co.uk | Claire Elliott

Donald Trump has suggested that South Korea could be the first nation to secure a new trade agreement with the United States. This development could deal a significant blow to Sir Keir Starmer, who has prioritised strengthening US-UK relations since taking office at Number 10. The newly appointed US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, disclosed that technical negotiations with Seoul are due to commence next week, noting that the discussions are "moving faster than I thought".
Locals 'can't wait for the tourist tax' at 'besieged beauty spot'

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Claire Elliott |Ellie Gosley

The once world-renowned Dinorwig Quarry, now a social media sensation, has seen an influx of visitors to its site on the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia), with numbers over the Easter weekend described as 'unbelievable'Residents living near a Welsh beauty spot are at breaking point after a surge of Easter visitors descended on a historic slate quarry.
Petition to 'save' Leazes Park from potential development of new stadium

3 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Claire Elliott

Over 11,000 individuals have put their names to a petition in an effort to "save" Leazes Park from the potential development of a new stadium for Newcastle United. Chronicle Live readers however, are firmly in favour of the plans, saying a new stadium would regenerate the area. Persistent rumours suggest that the Magpies might build a 65,000-capacity arena on the green space, following months of speculation about whether the club will opt for a new stadium or upgrade St James' Park.
Call to 'renationalise the energy industry' as Nissan boss says UK is 'uncompetitive'

3 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Claire Elliott

A top Nissan executive has sounded the alarm over the UK's competitiveness in car manufacturing, noting that Britain is "not a competitive place to be building cars". Chronicle Live readers have been discussing the news in our comments section. The remarks follow the automotive giant's decision to scale back at its Sunderland facility.
Crisis as the Cornish struggle to find a dentist but it 'will take longer than 6 months to fix it'

3 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Claire Elliott

It's as tough as ever to find an NHS dentist willing to take on new patients in Cornwall, challenging Labour's pledge to overhaul NHS dentistry. Fresh figures gleaned from the NHS's "Find a dentist" online service for the 62 dental practices across Cornwall discovered that a staggering 55 of them, equating to 89 per cent, remain closed to adults. CornwallLive readers are worried.
Locals 'can't wait for the tourist tax' at 'besieged beauty spot'

3 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Claire Elliott

Residents in Gwynedd are at their wits' end after being "besieged" by Easter visitors at a former slate quarry. A Dinorwig villager took car-cam footage showing a long line of double-parked cars extending to the neighbouring village of Deiniolen, two miles away. North Wales Live readers have been discussing the news in our comments section.
Pedestrianisation of Plymouth city centre streets hailed as 'common sense and a good move'

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Claire Elliott

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Five car parks face demolition in new homes plan but 'where will people park?'

3 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Claire Elliott

These are the five public car parks in and around Bristol city centre that could be redeveloped as part of separate housing schemes, with some of them proposed several years agoAt least five well-known public car parks in and around the centre of Bristol are on the cards for demolition as part of new housing plans. A couple of NCP multi-storeys alongside three open-air council car parks could see themselves turned into several hundred homes, following separate propositions.
Wind turbine to be replaced as locals say 'stop erecting these monstrosities'

3 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Claire Elliott

Octopus Energy Generation's ambitious plan to install a taller, more powerful wind turbine in the Cornish countryside has received the green light from Cornwall Council, despite facing resistance from local residents. The company is set to replace the existing windmill west of Helsbury Park Woods, Michaelstow, near Bodmin, with a new one that stands 22 metres (72ft) taller and boasts a blade "sweep" two and a half times larger.