Tag: UK News

Bodybuilder Joey Farrell’s life took a dangerous turn when he suffered heart failure at the young age of 30 due to his use of steroids. He acknowledges that continuing to use muscle-building drugs will likely shorten his life by 20 years but persists for the sake of his career. Despite knowing the risks and harmful… Continue reading Bodybuilding: 'Steroids gave me heart failure at 30'

Paul Ward, from BBC Scotland News, reports that the Scottish government’s decision to release up to 390 prisoners early to alleviate prison overcrowding has raised concerns for victims’ and public safety. The inmates, serving sentences of less than four years, will now be released after serving 40% of their time instead of the previous 50%,… Continue reading Victims being ignored by early prisoner release, says charity

An inquest has heard that a female soldier, Gunner Jaysley Beck, who tragically died in her barracks at Larkhill Camp, was manipulated by a senior colleague who threatened suicide and engaged in harassment. Bombardier Ryan Mason, who was experiencing mental health issues, subjected Gunner Beck to an intense period of unwelcome behavior, leading to her… Continue reading Jaysley Beck felt manipulated by 'suicidal threats', inquest told

A groundbreaking new drug for the treatment of type 1 diabetes has been administered to a teenage patient in the UK, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the chronic disease. Teplizumab, the new medication, works by reprogramming the immune system to prevent it from attacking the pancreatic cells responsible for insulin production, thereby… Continue reading Kings Norton teen in Birmingham receives game-changing diabetes drug

The recent landslide incident in Cwmtillery has left residents like Tina Honeyfield reminded of the tragic Aberfan disaster. Tina, along with her family, has been forced to relocate to a rental property for at least six months after their house was severely damaged due to the landslide. The devastation caused by the landslide brought back… Continue reading Cwmtillery: 'Terrifying' landslip reminds me of Aberfan disaster

A peek inside the Royal Free Hospital in north London by the BBC revealed the impact of the annual winter pressures on the NHS. Journalist Clive Myrie observed packed corridors with beds and patients awaiting treatment during his visit. The scene painted a grim picture of the challenges faced by the healthcare system during the… Continue reading Watch: Clive Myrie finds corridors filled with patients at London hospital

A day in the Royal Free Hospital in London has shed light on the intense pressures facing the health service during the winter season. By 10 am, the A&E unit was already at full capacity, prompting the hospital to declare it had reached alert level four due to the immense strain it was under. Patients… Continue reading Inside the Royal Free – what it tells us about the NHS

Queen Camilla and King Charles made a royal visit to Middlesbrough during which they engaged in a friendly game of table tennis with local teenagers. The Queen, a known fan of the sport, joined in as part of a day filled with various engagements, entertainment, and activities. Their tour included a celebratory walkabout in Centre… Continue reading King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Middlesbrough

An employment tribunal recently heard that a transgender doctor had the right to use a female changing room under a health board’s equality and diversity policy. The case was brought forward by Nurse Sandie Peggie against NHS Fife and Dr. Beth Upton after being suspended following an incident in the female changing room at Victoria… Continue reading Trans doctor had the 'right' to use women's room

A recent court hearing revealed that a man will be facing a murder charge in connection to the death of an assault victim in County Tyrone. Stephen Holmes, 31, tragically passed away in hospital after an incident in Strabane on 3 February. Dylan McCrossan, also 31, from Beechmount Village, Strabane, had previously been charged in… Continue reading Stephen Holmes: Dylan McCrossan to face murder charge over assault death