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Best of Bylines Network: 17 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

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


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