Best of Bylines Network17 December 2021
Byline Times provides a guide to the top stories this week on its sister network of regional sites promoting local writers and citizen journalism

Why Child Protection Services Fail to Protect Children
As serious case reviews show, dozens of children every year are killed or seriously harmed at the hands of their parents or carers.
Dr Stella Perrott for Yorkshire Bylines

The Shape of Pandemics to Come
How people have been affected by COVID-19 largely depends on where they live and, according to one study, whether the residents voted for Brexit. The two are apparently connected.
Martin Waller for East Anglia Bylines

The Difference between the Government and the NHS
The NHS is precious and we are letting it slip through our hands. In contrast, the Government doesn’t care, and isn’t kind.
Nicola Tipton for North East Bylines

Forget the Wallpaper. Follow the Money
If a head of Government is receiving large financial payments from a private donor, totalling tens of thousands of pounds, a democracy has a right to know.
Robert Saunders for West Country Bylines

Should Bristol keep its Mayor?
Politics in Bristol is shaping up to have an interesting year. Will the Bristol Mayor survive?
Julian Greenbank for West England Bylines

