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Aggregates firm fined £24,000 after worker crushed in conveyor gap

Gill Aggregates Ltd fined £24,000 after worker Manjit Kumar, 34, was crushed to death in a conveyor at its Dagenham depot on 24 June 2020. The company failed to adequately guard a gap in machinery that posed a known entrapment risk.

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Two brothers survive meningitis within a year, discover rare immune condition

Two brothers from Wrexham who both contracted meningitis within a year of each other have discovered they share a rare inherited immune condition. Saul and Drew Darlington survived life-threatening infections and now campaign to raise awareness of meningitis symptoms among young people.

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The two men have their arms around each other. The one on the left has brown hair and is wearing a green hoody and puffer jacket. The man on the right is wearing a bright green sports top and has a medal around his neck and he is holding a bottle of water. There are barriers in the background.

Scotland's care reform pledge risks missing 2030 deadline as progress stalls on paper

A review finds Scotland's care reform pledge, The Promise, risks missing its 2030 deadline as progress remains inconsistent. The oversight board urges faster action, while the government commits to an updated strategy and accelerated implementation.

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Nicola Sturgeon, a woman with short light brown hair wearing a dark blazer over a red top, speaks against a plain dark blue background. She is looking slightly to the side with a serious expression.

80-year-old stroke patient faces potential placement 100 miles from Oban home

An 80-year-old stroke patient hospitalised for 16 months faces potential placement 100 miles from his Oban home. His wife, aged 79 and a wheelchair user, says the separation would be impossible. The case highlights Scotland's social care crisis affecting thousands of patients.

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John Russell is an older man. he is wearing a black and white stripy T'shirt and lying back in a hospital bed.

Welsh Hospital Closes Wards and Restricts Visitors Over Scabies Outbreak

Two wards at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli have closed following a scabies outbreak. Hywel Dda health board has restricted visitors and is undertaking deep cleaning. The highly contagious skin condition spreads through close contact but poses low risk to the general public.

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An artist's impression of a mite on the skin.

'I don't feel alone anymore' – how specialist support helps people break free from hoarding

Pat, 77, overcame decades of hoarding with help from Recovering Homes, a specialist programme combining therapy and peer support. The service addresses the psychological roots of compulsive accumulation, helping around 150 people in north Staffordshire recognise they are not alone.

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Plastic bags, objects, packaging and more items almost fully cover an area of wooden floor.

Fatal accident inquiry into Aberdeen woman's ectopic pregnancy death to begin in February

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of Hannah McInally, 24, who died from an undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in November 2021, will begin on 1 February. The inquiry will examine NHS responses and consider preventive measures.

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Hannah McInally, a young woman smiling at the camera, in a countryside setting, wearing a warm jacket and warm hat.

NHS Grampian stands down all critical incidents after weekend emergency pressure

NHS Grampian has fully stood down its critical incident declaration following a weekend of severe operational strain at emergency departments in Aberdeen and Elgin. The board-level incident was activated on Saturday night and stood down on Monday, with the hospital-level incident at Dr Gray's als...

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Five ambulances outside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Social care overhaul could take decades, Dilnot warns as Burnham delays action

Economist Sir Andrew Dilnot warns that an NHS-style social care system could take decades to implement, as Prime Minister Burnham delays detailed proposals until after the next general election in 2029.

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A female care home worker, wearing nursing uniform, helps support an elderly man leaning on a walking frame.

Green spaces must be built where people live, conservationists urge

Conservationists argue that wildlife-rich green spaces must be built in urban areas where people live, not distant from communities. Projects in Greater Manchester and north London show how former industrial land and neglected parks can be transformed into thriving habitats and community spaces.

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Two long-horned cattle stand in a grassy meadow beneath a cloudy sky. One white-and-brown speckled animal grazes with its head down in the foreground, while a darker brown and white animal faces the camera. Trees and open countryside stretch across the background.

How to choose the perfect pillow for your sleep style

A physiotherapist explains how to select the right pillow based on your sleeping position, shoulder width, mattress firmness, and body measurements—not marketing claims.

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Person lying on their side on a padded treatment table with their head resting on a foam pillow. The person is wearing a checked button-up shirt and a wristwatch, with arms folded across the torso. The pillow is positioned on a folded towel. The window blinds in the background are drawn.

Wales' Only Specialist Caravan Retreat for Neurodivergent Children Faces Closure Within Years

Wales' only specialist holiday accommodation for neurodivergent children faces closure within three years due to caravan age restrictions. Niaomi Flewers' Sen-Den project needs £60,000 to replace units, but all revenue is reinvested. She plans a dedicated neurodiverse family park in North Wales.

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Niaomi Flewers with her four sons and daughter who are all smiling towards the camera. Niaomi is in front and wearing red sunglasses.

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