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Six strategies to ease the back-to-school transition for families

Education experts and experienced parents share six practical strategies to help families manage the transition back to school, from establishing morning routines to supporting children's emotional wellbeing and navigating new uniform cost limits.

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A man wearing a black shirt tying his daughter's hair up, she is wearing a blue school uniform with a white shirt.

Twelve-year-old faces six-month recovery after bus overturns during Turkey holiday

A 12-year-old Welsh girl faces six months of recovery after being crushed beneath a bus that overturned during a family holiday in Turkey. Her mother credits comprehensive travel insurance with covering a €50,000 air ambulance flight home.

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Len, who wears glasses, stands next to Emma who has dark hair in a ponytail. The two children are smiling next to them.

Swimmers warned away from Abergavenny pond as drought exposes dangerous debris

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park has warned swimmers to avoid Keepers Pond near Abergavenny after low water levels exposed hidden hazards. The pond's water was also used to fight recent wildfires, and the site is a protected scheduled monument.

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Aerial view of the pond and other waters showing reduced water levels.

Welsh Gender Service halts surgery referrals pending independent clinical review

The Welsh Gender Service has paused new referrals and scheduled surgeries for gender-affirming procedures following concerns about referral rates. Other services including hormone therapy and psychological support continue. An independent clinical review will examine the service's assessment and ...

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NHS ward clerks call off strike after improved pay offer

Ward clerks at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have called off a planned strike after voting to accept an improved pay offer. The deal could deliver pay increases exceeding £2,000 for experienced workers and up to three years of back pay.

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Infant's Death Prompts Coroner Warning Over Hospital Monitor Alarm Volume

A coroner has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report after an infant died when a hospital monitor alarm set too low failed to alert staff to a medical emergency. Ismaeel Islam, aged under six months, suffered undetected respiratory arrest at the Royal London Hospital.

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UK Farming Groups Demand Ban on Brazilian Meat Over Antibiotic Safety Fears

UK farming organisations demand an immediate ban on Brazilian meat imports over concerns about routine antibiotic use in livestock. The EU is implementing restrictions on 3 September 2026, but the UK is conducting its own assessment with a potential ban possible from February 2027.

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Davey's French holiday delays NHS blood donation attempt

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey was unable to donate blood at the Brixton Donor Centre after disclosing a holiday to south-west France. NHS rules require a four-week wait for donors returning from certain French regions due to mosquito-borne virus risks.

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Ed Davey crouches in front of tube barriers, which are advertising the nearby blood donation centre. The adverts read: "Brixton: Save up to 3 lives in 1 hour." Ed Davey is wearing dark trousers and a white shirt with one sleeve rolled up as if about to donate blood.

Can drug testing at festivals prevent deaths in Northern Ireland?

Belfast City Council is pushing for drug testing facilities at major events, citing rising drug-related deaths and the success of similar programmes in England and the Republic of Ireland. However, Northern Ireland's distinct regulatory framework and lack of legislative support present significan...

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A group of young people have their backs turned to the camera and have their hands in the air as they attend a festival. One person is holding their phone up with the camera app open.

Amy Dowden: Winning Celebrity Hunted proved I can achieve anything after cancer

Amy Dowden has said winning a celebrity evasion challenge has restored her confidence and belief in her future following her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The 36-year-old professional dancer won alongside Strictly colleague Carlos Gu, sharing victory with actor Brian Conley and his daugh...

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Carlos Gu and Amy Dowden pictured side by side in a promotional photo for the Channel 4 show, Celebrity Hunted. Carlos is wearing a grey dark coat, a light grey t-shirt and several necklaces. Amy is wearing a black top, jacket and coat. They are both looking at the camera and are not smiling.

UK's First Dissolvable Heart Implant Lets Teen Rugby Player Pursue Her Dream

Lillie Yale, 14, from Warrington, is the first person in the UK to receive a dissolvable heart implant to close a hole between the heart's upper chambers. The bioabsorbable device allows her to continue playing rugby, unlike traditional metal implants that would restrict her activities.

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Lillie Nichols has tied back brown hair, a white vest, denim shorts with a ring-tailed Lemur on her knee.

Scotland to review NHS IVF access for single women and blended families

Scotland has launched a review into extending NHS IVF treatment to single women and couples with children from previous relationships. The inquiry will report by summer 2027, examining eligibility criteria and resource implications.

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Maeve Mackinnon, wearing a black and white polka-dot top, and her daughter Màili, aged 4, in a pink cardigan with bunches, waving at the camera