A significant issue facing cancer patients has arisen as resident doctors are preparing to go on strike, potentially leading to substantial treatment delays. The i Paper highlights the impact of the impending strikes, with charities expressing concerns that patients with less survivable cancers might be particularly affected. There are worries that lung, liver, and brain… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Crushing' treatment delays and '4-star fiasco'
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UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953, excluding Covid
Simon Jack, BBC’s Business editor, reported that British car and van production in the first half of the current year has reached its lowest level since 1953, excluding the industry shutdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Car output dropped by 7.3% in the six months leading up to June, while the closure of Vauhall’s Luton van… Continue reading UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953, excluding Covid
Children in police custody cells offered Childline call
Hayley Jarvis of BBC Scotland News reported on a new initiative in Glasgow aimed at providing emotional support to children in police custody to reduce reoffending rates. Police Scotland acknowledged that being held in a police cell could be a frightening experience for young people, especially those who are vulnerable and have complex needs. As… Continue reading Children in police custody cells offered Childline call
Mountain biker completes epic bid to ride down all 282 Munros
An ambitious mountain biker has successfully completed a daunting challenge to navigate his bike down all 282 Munros in Scotland. Sean Green, aged 36 and hailing from Angus, asserts that he is only the second individual in history to have accomplished the feat of taking a bike to the summits of all the mountains measuring… Continue reading Mountain biker completes epic bid to ride down all 282 Munros
Young farmers need more support, winner of Channel 4 show says
Sara Jenkins, who won the chance to rent a farm for 15 years on Channel 4’s Our Dream Farm, is advocating for more support to encourage young people to pursue agriculture. The 28-year-old winner expressed her belief that there are limited opportunities for individuals her age and younger to access land, emphasizing the need for… Continue reading Young farmers need more support, winner of Channel 4 show says
Truro surgeon accused of fraud over his leg amputations
A vascular surgeon from Truro, Cornwall, Neil Hopper, has been brought before a court on charges of fraud and encouraging others to remove body parts, following a long career of performing amputation surgeries. The 49-year-old appeared before Cornwall Magistrates’ Court in Bodmin, facing allegations of two counts of fraud by false representation and a charge… Continue reading Truro surgeon accused of fraud over his leg amputations
Donald Campbell's Bluebird returns to Ullswater 70 years on
70 years after Donald Campbell set his first water speed world record, his iconic Bluebird has made a return to the site, much to the admiration of onlookers. The hydroplane, which Campbell piloted to a record-breaking speed of 202.32mph (325.6km/h) at Ullswater in the Lake District back in 1955, was put on display near Glenridding… Continue reading Donald Campbell's Bluebird returns to Ullswater 70 years on
CND calls for transparency on 'nuclear weapons' to RAF Lakenheath
The demand for more transparency from the government regarding the potential transfer of nuclear weapons to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has been voiced by campaigners. A specialized C-17A Globemaster transporter, capable of carrying heavy loads, was tracked flying over 4,400 miles from New Mexico to the UK base last week. The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament… Continue reading CND calls for transparency on 'nuclear weapons' to RAF Lakenheath
NHS consultant spoke to trans row witness despite warnings
An incident at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy involving a transgender doctor, nurse, and healthcare assistant has led to allegations of breaches in confidentiality. Dr. Kate Searle, an NHS consultant, faced questioning at a tribunal regarding her actions during the investigation. Despite being warned not to speak to potential witnesses, Dr. Searle admitted to talking to… Continue reading NHS consultant spoke to trans row witness despite warnings
Air India crash victims' son says he received wrong remains
The tragic Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of 260 people in early June has left families grappling with the devastating aftermath. Miten Patel, who lost his mother and father in the crash, shared a harrowing account of discovering “other remains” in his mother’s casket upon her return to the UK. The coroner’s… Continue reading Air India crash victims' son says he received wrong remains