Dementia linked to low childhood intelligence
Researchers have found a link between dementia and childhood intelligence.
A study by doctors from the University of Edinburgh found the risk of vascular dementia – caused by problems in blood supply in the brain – increased in cases of lower childhood IQ.
Ed Balls and Yvette Cooper under investigation over expenses
Ed Balls and Yvette Cooper have been under formal investigation over their expenses for four months, it emerged yesterday. On the day MPs on the Speaker’s Committee outlined a controversial series of reforms to the expenses system, the parliamentary watchdog said that he was investigating the husband and wife Cabinet team over the location of their second home.
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Police clamp down on beach 'snob yobs'
Police are using "Mosquito" devices at a village in Cornwall as part of their campaign against unruly public school children who visit the upmarket seaside resort every summer.
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Couple investigated over 12 deaths at care home
24 September 2008
News round up: Couple investigated over 12 deaths at care home
24 September 2008
Labour: free nursery places to help parents
22 September 2008
News round up: Labour: free nursery places to help parents
22 September 2008
Oldham appoints joint director despite DCSF warning
Prince's Trust: One in ten young people feel life is meaningless
Baby P: Sharon Shoesmith to appeal against Haringey dismissal
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