Captain Sir Tom Moore’s incredible fundraising efforts during the pandemic raised nearly £39 million for the NHS. However, his family’s management of the Captain Tom Foundation, including keeping book profits and building a spa without permission, has tarnished their reputation and led to the charity being renamed and facing scrutiny from the Charity Commission. Despite initial concerns about missing money, expenses related to Captain Tom’s publicity tours were later ruled legitimate.
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Sunny and warm UK weather to fade into weekend
Since the start of the month, many areas have experienced dry, sunny, and warm weather with temperatures well above average. Scotland and Northern Ireland saw record-breaking warmth, with Aboyne reaching 23C and Castlederg hitting 22C. Wales also experienced high temperatures, with Usk recording 22.4C. Despite significant temperature swings, April has been exceptionally sunny, with some areas already reaching 80-85% of the monthly average sunshine. Full Article
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