Live PUBLISHED: 10:15 30 May 2018 | UPDATED: 16:48 30 May 2018 A steward walks along with one of the cups Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant Thousands of people are due to descend on Trinity Park today for the biggest event of the year. Up to 90,000 revellers are expected at the showground, near Ipswich, today and tomorrow. We have a team of reporters at the show who will be tweeting throughout the day. Sunny spells are anticipated to arrive in Suffolk this afternoon, after thunderstorms hit overnight – see here for the latest Suffolk Show forecast. Drivers are being advised to expect delays as thousands of motorists hit the A14 and surrounding roads on route to Trinity Park – police have outlined exactly which routes people should take. Sheep ready for judging Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Our features writer Lynne Mortimer went up to the showground yesterday to chat to organisers about the day – see what they said in her Suffolk Show pre-piece. • This live … [Read more...] about Suffolk Show 2018: All the action as Suffolk’s biggest annual event gets under way
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Nine school pupils hospitalized at Hamburg sports event on hottest day of year
Some of the pupils had already completed competitions in long jump and shot put by the time the emergency workers arrived. An 800-metre race meant to take place in the blazing sun at noon was cancelled due to two school kids complaining of breathing problems. Not long afterward, several other children between the ages of ten and twelve collapsed in the changing rooms, according to broadcaster NDR. A total of nine children were admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure over circulatory problems. The school management later publicly apologized. In Hamburg, the schools themselves - not the school boards - decide whether events can take place even in high heat. A spokesperson from the local fire brigade said that 47 rescue workers had been deployed to the track and field event, adding that the temperatures of around 30C combined with physical exertion were the cause of the pupils’ circulatory problems. For the Hanseatic city, Tuesday was thus far the hottest day of the … [Read more...] about Nine school pupils hospitalized at Hamburg sports event on hottest day of year
Health ministry proposes adverse event reporting system
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Health has proposed a system to identify, report and categorise adverse events to prevent untoward incidents at medical facilities. An adverse event is any undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical product in a patient, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. According to the draft circular proposed by the ministry, the system will identify the types of incidents to determine their level of seriousness. The ministry has encouraged medical facilities to set up the incident reporting system to identify causes and propose solutions to medical incidents. It said the system would be secured and would not be operated for punishment purposes, adding that reporting adverse medical events is the responsibility of the entire medical staff. It also said medical workers who identify adverse events should handle such incidents to ensure the safety of patients. The medical facilities should … [Read more...] about Health ministry proposes adverse event reporting system
A timeline of events since Greitens’ affair was revealed
The Associated Press Updated 10:22 am, Friday, June 8, 2018 Photo: Orlin Wagner, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2017 file photo, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens gives his inaugural address from the steps of the capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Greitens, a sometimes brash outsider whose unconventional resume as a Rhodes Scholar and Navy SEAL officer made him a rising star in Republican politics, abruptly announced his resignation Tuesday, May 29, 2018, after a scandal involving an affair with his former hairdresser led to a broader investigation by prosecutors and state legislators. The resignation takes effect Friday. less FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2017 file photo, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens gives his inaugural address from the steps of the capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Greitens, a sometimes brash outsider whose unconventional ... more … [Read more...] about A timeline of events since Greitens’ affair was revealed
Featured food events in metro Atlanta May 31 – June 4
Alon’s Bakery and Market will host a cheese tasting at its Morningside location. Photo credit: Alon’s Bakery and Market. Curious about cheese? Head to Alon’s Bakery for a connoisseur-led cheese session. Ladies can learn more about wine during a special sparkling wine tasting. There are several fun, food events happening in metro Atlanta, so add one or all three of the following activities to your calendar. Be prepared to eat, drink and have a grand ole time. Thursday, May 31: Women will be able to learn more about wine and nosh on bites during a special ladies night out at Double Zero at 7 p.m. Hosted by Jenny O’Donnell from Savannah Distributing, this event will focus on sparkling wines. Tickets, which are $60 inclusive of tax and gratuity, can be purchased here.1577 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta. 404-991-3666, doublezeroatl.com. Friday, June 1: This month’s Meet the Connoisseur cheese tasting will feature Spanish cheese from Forever Cheese. Hosted by … [Read more...] about Featured food events in metro Atlanta May 31 – June 4