NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
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Florence Pugh reveals breakdown and self-injury
Florence Pugh opens up about her mental health crisis, revealing her body 'screamed' for help, leading to self-injury. The actress details her recovery journey in a candid podcast interview.
Sleeping Pill Dementia Warning: New Study Findings
Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing connection between common sleep aids and increased dementia risk, prompting urgent health warnings for UK residents.
First pictures of Peckham Hill Street's dramatic makeover
Exclusive photos reveal the stunning metamorphosis of Peckham Hill Street as a major regeneration project breathes new life into this South London neighbourhood, creating vibrant community spaces and enhanced pedestrian areas.
Masked youths attack police with fireworks in UK cities
Shocking scenes across multiple UK cities as organised groups of masked youths attack police with fireworks and set vehicles ablaze in coordinated nighttime violence.
Why women lose their voice during orgasm
New research reveals a surprising physiological phenomenon affecting women's vocal control during climax, explaining the science behind this little-discussed experience.
The unignorable sign: My melanoma diagnosis story
A personal account of discovering melanoma through an unusual skin mark, and the urgent warning signs everyone should know about early detection.
30% of adults suffered childhood abuse in England and Wales
Groundbreaking data reveals nearly 3 in 10 adults experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse before age 16, with profound implications for public health and support services.
London Health Alert: Gout Linked to Deadly Diseases
Groundbreaking research reveals a concerning connection between gout and increased risk of life-threatening health conditions, prompting urgent warnings for London residents.
Pavement Vigilante Shames Britain's Worst Pedestrians
Meet the anonymous campaigner shaming phone-zombies and pavement-hoggers across UK cities. Discover how one person's mission is forcing Britain to confront its terrible walking etiquette.
New York 2025 Mayoral Election: City Decides Its Future
As New Yorkers cast their votes in the crucial 2025 mayoral election, discover how the results will reshape America's largest city and what it means for urban governance worldwide.
Black babies 81% more likely to die in NHS neonatal care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with Black infants facing significantly higher mortality rates despite medical advances.
Child obesity hits highest level since pandemic
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
Munich's legendary river wave mysteriously vanishes
The Eisbach river wave, an iconic urban surfing spot in Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following construction work, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and prompting urgent questions about its future.
New York City Elects New Mayor in 2025 Election
New Yorkers have cast their decisive votes in the 2025 mayoral election, choosing new leadership to guide America's largest city through critical challenges ahead.
Jessie J reveals cancer diagnosis: 'Death knocking at door'
British singer Jessie J opens up about her devastating cancer diagnosis and the emotional journey of confronting her own mortality in a raw and powerful new interview.
Britain Set to Lead Electric Air Taxi Revolution
UK aerospace sector is positioned to dominate the emerging electric air taxi market, creating thousands of jobs and transforming urban mobility with revolutionary zero-emission aircraft.
Mental Health Experts, Not Police, For Crisis Calls
Exclusive analysis reveals how sending mental health professionals instead of armed officers to emergency calls could save lives and transform public safety in the UK.
Khan fights 'no-go zone' myths about UK cities
London Mayor Sadiq Khan confronts what he describes as a dangerous misinformation campaign by right-wing agitators deliberately portraying UK cities as lawless 'no-go zones'.
Mental health services overwhelmed, warns terror chief
A senior counter-terrorism officer warns that mental health services are struggling to cope with the volume of referrals, potentially leaving vulnerable individuals at risk and creating security gaps.
London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot
A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.
Walking 3,000 steps daily may slow Alzheimer's
Groundbreaking research shows that moderate daily walking may significantly slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer's patients, offering new hope for non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Maldives bans smoking for post-2007 generation
The Maldives introduces a groundbreaking tobacco ban prohibiting anyone born after 2007 from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating a 'smoke-free generation' in the island paradise.
Britain's Health Crisis: Threat to Local Businesses
New research reveals how declining public health is creating a ticking time bomb for UK businesses, with rising obesity and inactivity levels threatening productivity and economic growth.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
Weekend's Wildest Photos: Dog in Bag & Human Hot Dog
This weekend's most extraordinary photographs revealed surprising urban encounters, including a dog travelling in a shopping bag and a man squeezed into a giant hot dog costume, capturing the quirky spirit of British streets.
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT for Mental Health Support
OpenAI announces significant updates to ChatGPT designed to better support users discussing mental health concerns, including enhanced response protocols and crisis resource integration.
UK may lose 600,000 workers without better health support
New analysis reveals Britain faces losing over half a million workers to long-term illness without urgent improvements to workplace health support and occupational health services.
Young cyclists reclaim Johannesburg streets
Discover how a youth cycling movement is transforming Johannesburg's dangerous roads into spaces of freedom and community empowerment through two wheels.
6 Medical Reasons You're Always Cold - Doctor Explains
A London-based NHS doctor shares six unexpected medical reasons why you might be constantly feeling chilly, from iron deficiency to thyroid issues and beyond.
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