Alopecia: New NHS hair loss drug 'could make life so much easier'

Four years after Dr. Alicia Pylypczuk killed herself as a result of her battle with depression brought on by alopecia, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has approved a new drug, ritlecitinib. The drug is meant to treat severe alopecia in patients aged 12 and above. One of the significant effects of alopecia is that… Continue reading Alopecia: New NHS hair loss drug 'could make life so much easier'

The people who walk three days for a pint at remote Highland pub

Two intrepid explorers from Dundee, Ally Turner and Glynis Mattheisen, embarked on an epic three-day hike through Scotland’s wild and rugged terrain to visit the UK’s remotest pub, The Old Forge in Inverie. The pub, which is situated on the Knoydart Peninsula, can only be reached by foot or boat, and so with nothing but… Continue reading The people who walk three days for a pint at remote Highland pub

Keir Starmer 'doom and gloom' may go too far, some Labour MPs fear

The UK government is preparing to make difficult decisions on spending and taxation in order to fix the country’s finances. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to persuade voters that the previous government left the economy in disarray and that the pain is necessary. However, some Labour MPs are concerned that the government’s bleak… Continue reading Keir Starmer 'doom and gloom' may go too far, some Labour MPs fear

Pandemic babies starting school now: 'We need speech therapists five days a week'

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on babies starting school now. A study conducted at London’s City University, alongside five other English universities, is examining the effects of lockdown on nearly 200 “lockdown babies” by assessing their language and cognitive skills. Professor Lucy Howell from the university said it was not clear if… Continue reading Pandemic babies starting school now: 'We need speech therapists five days a week'

Paralympics 2024: Para-archer Jodie Grinham secures Paris bronze

Jodie Grinham, a pregnant para-archer, has won bronze in the women’s individual compound, beating ParalympicsGB team-mate and defending champion Phoebe Paterson Pine. Grinham’s latest victory comes after she won silver in the compound mixed team event at the 2016 Rio Games, marking her first individual Paralympic medal. Hailing from Haverfordwest, the archer was trailing behind… Continue reading Paralympics 2024: Para-archer Jodie Grinham secures Paris bronze

Notting Hill Carnival: Mum and chef die after separate attacks

Two people were killed during the Notting Hill Carnival weekend in two separate attacks. Cher Maximen, a 32-year-old mother, was stabbed on Sunday while she was with her daughter in the area. She died in the hospital on Saturday morning. Mussie Imnetu, an Ethiopian-British chef who worked at a restaurant in Dubai, was found unconscious… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival: Mum and chef die after separate attacks

Staines: Bodies of three children and man found – police

Police in Surrey have said that three children and one man were found dead at a property in Staines-Upon-Thames. The ambulance service had contacted officers in Bremer Road, Spelthorne, which resulted in the attendance of the police. As yet, nothing has been confirmed; however, officials do not believe that this was an outside force and… Continue reading Staines: Bodies of three children and man found – police

The O2 arena Silvertown fire: Firefighters tackle London blaze

On Saturday evening, a “controlled explosion” on a film set in London led to a fire that inspired havoc. The London Fire Brigade was quick to act, with 25 firefighters and four fire engines deployed to the scene near Dock Road and Trinity Buoy Wharf in Silvertown soon after 7:51 p.m. The flames engulfed a… Continue reading The O2 arena Silvertown fire: Firefighters tackle London blaze

Welsh athlete's aim to be strongest woman ever

Rebecca Roberts, a strongwoman hailing from Bangor, Gwynedd, has become the current World champion. In an interview, she revealed that it took her years to identify her sporting potential, and now views her 6ft 4in (1.93m) height as a “superpower”. “My long-term goal is to be regarded as the strongest woman that’s ever lived,” Roberts… Continue reading Welsh athlete's aim to be strongest woman ever

Sol Bamba: Ex-Cardiff, Leeds, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender dies

Former Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City and Hibernian defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39. Bamba began his career with Paris St-Germain before playing for Dunfermline and Middlesbrough. The Ivory Coast international had been working at Turkish club Adanaspor after overcoming non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 during his playing days at Cardiff.… Continue reading Sol Bamba: Ex-Cardiff, Leeds, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender dies