For the first time in Ireland, a patient suffering from renal cancer has undergone a specialized radiotherapy treatment. Surgery was not a viable option for Patrick Magee of County Down due to pre-existing health conditions. Therefore, the SABR treatment (Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy) was implemented for his care. In the past, radiotherapy was not a… Continue reading Renal cancer patient is NI's first to get 'innovative' radiotherapy
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AI: UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double
Arm Holdings, a UK-based chip design firm, has seen a dramatic increase in its stock market value as investors bet on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Financial results released by the company last week showed that demand for AI-related technology is leading to increased sales. Previously purchased by Japan’s SoftBank in 2016, Arm’s shares have… Continue reading AI: UK chip designer Arm sees shares almost double
Declan McKenna: 'I realised I don't have to be serious'
Declan McKenna’s third album, “What Happened To The Beach,” marks a departure from his previous politically charged lyrics. The singer has traded in weighty topics for a magical adventure of sonic experimentation and lyrical playfulness. The album reflects McKenna’s rediscovery of making music just for fun, and the pivot away from political issues came after… Continue reading Declan McKenna: 'I realised I don't have to be serious'
Paraquat pesticide maker used “weak” data on Parkinson’s
Syngenta, the chemical manufacturer, has been accused of disregarding key health records in studies under legal action over its alleged link to Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease. The company denies any connection between the two but evidence shows that it only scrutinised death certificates and not medical records of workers at its Widnes site. Parkinson’s Disease… Continue reading Paraquat pesticide maker used “weak” data on Parkinson’s
Newspaper headlines: Labour 'axes' candidate and 'Corrie Ken's £550k tax bill'
Labour has withdrawn support for Rochdale by-election candidate Azhar Ali after comments he made about Israel were uncovered by the Daily Mail as part of his past antisemitic conduct. The paper reports that Mr Ali was suspended from the party following an investigation into his comments, which claimed Israel deliberately permitted Hamas to massacre its… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Labour 'axes' candidate and 'Corrie Ken's £550k tax bill'
Swansea: New mothers worry as Welsh language schools fill up
Mothers in Swansea are worried that Welsh language schools will not have space for their children. Bethan Packer and her sister Carys Williams both worry about convincing their non-Welsh speaking partners that Welsh medium schools are the right choice. The Welsh government has said it plans to increase the number of Welsh learners in Swansea… Continue reading Swansea: New mothers worry as Welsh language schools fill up
'We want Paisley to succeeed': Can £100m save a Scottish high street?
Recent years have seen a decline in high streets across Scotland, with online shopping and out-of-town retail parks contributing to the issue. One of the hardest hit areas has been Paisley, in Renfrewshire, where major brands like M&S, McDonald’s, and Argos have left the town centre. However, the area has received investments worth a total… Continue reading 'We want Paisley to succeeed': Can £100m save a Scottish high street?
Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate
Labour has withdrawn its support of Azhar Ali as its candidate for the Rochdale by-election after his comments relating to Israel. The party has indicated that Mr Ali has been suspended pending an investigation after information was discovered about further comments he is alleged to have made. Labour has conceded that it is too late… Continue reading Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate
Nottingham attacks: Police contact with triple killer to be investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into complaints made against Nottinghamshire Police concerning their handling of Valdo Calocane prior to the murders of Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber, and Grace O’Malley-Kumar in June 2021. The review, following a voluntary referral by Nottinghamshire Police of complaints received from the victims’ families, is… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Police contact with triple killer to be investigated
India urged to 'speed up' over detained Jagtar Singh Johal case
The UK foreign secretary has called on the Indian government to hasten the case of Scottish man Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been detained in India for over six years over allegations of terrorism. Jagtar Singh Johal is a 37-year-old Sikh activist who has been charged with eight counts of conspiracy to murder in relation… Continue reading India urged to 'speed up' over detained Jagtar Singh Johal case