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Welsh Gender Service halts 60 surgeries amid safety review

Wales' health minister reveals approximately 60 surgeries referred through the Welsh Gender Service have been cancelled following an August pause on referrals. An independent clinical review is underway to examine whether cases can proceed.

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Care home worker faces removal from register after SSSC panel finds allegations proven

A care home worker faces potential removal from the professional register after a Scottish Social Services Council panel found eight allegations proven, including threatening a vulnerable resident with dementia and failing to use de-escalation techniques.

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PM rejects drug decriminalisation as Scotland's death toll hits 1,133

Scotland's drug-related deaths rose 11% to 1,133 in 2025 as First Minister John Swinney reaffirmed support for decriminalisation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham rejected the policy, citing concerns about sending confusing messages to young people.

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John Swinney, who is bald with glasses, speaks with his right hand raised in the parliament chamber

Catherine visits addiction recovery garden in Essex

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a recovery-focused garden in Essex where she met people learning horticultural skills as part of addiction treatment. The visit coincided with Addiction Awareness Week.

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Catherine, princess of Wales, dressed in a grey and blue Tweed-style jacket and dark top smiles in the centre of the image. She has long brown hair. She is sitting at an outdoor round table, on which are plastic gardening pots and hand tools in a purple bucket. A man with a shaved head to the right, and a blonde-haired woman, to the left, are seated at the same table, their backs to the camera. Both are wearing dark clothing.

Elephants self-medicate with dozens of forest plants, study reveals

African elephants in Kenya's Mount Elgon region use over 35 medicinal plants to treat themselves and their calves, according to research based on local knowledge. Mothers reportedly prepare plant material and administer it to young elephants, marking a rare case of medicine-creation and administr...

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The image shows two elephants - a mother on the left and a small calf next to her on the right of the image. They appear to be eating forest plants. There is dense, green forest around them and their mouths are open as if mid-meal.

Edinburgh Zoo's red panda Bruce recovers after dental surgery

Edinburgh Zoo's 11-year-old red panda Bruce has recovered well after undergoing dental surgery to remove an infected tooth. The endangered animal is now back in his habitat and has resumed normal activities.

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A red panda lying on its back on an operating table. It has orange and brown fur and a white head.

Glasgow to merge two drug services in £2m cost-cutting plan

Glasgow's Integrated Joint Board has voted to close the Enhanced Drug Treatment Service and Complex Needs Service, replacing them with a combined model to save £2m. The decision comes as drug deaths in the city reached 196 in 2025. A redesigned successor service will seek board approval in November.

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A low-rise healthcare or treatment facility with light grey walls and dark pitched roofs, on a bright and sunny day.

A central entrance with accessibility ramps and handrails leads into the building. In front of the entrance is a paved courtyard with bollards, a large planter, and a green-surfaced area.

Visible signage includes “The Thistle” beside the entrance and “Enhanced Drug Treatment Service Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service” on the right-hand building.

Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 more breast cancer cases after surgery failures

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust will review thousands more breast cancer cases after investigations revealed delayed diagnoses, unnecessary surgeries, and 20 avoidable mastectomies. A board decision in late September will determine whether the lookback extends to 10,000 records.

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Woman told she was 'dramatic' for suicidal thoughts caused by daily migraines

A 29-year-old woman from Swansea has spoken about being dismissed by her GP when she disclosed suicidal thoughts caused by chronic daily migraines. After years of struggling with the neurological condition, she left her NHS career and now advocates for better understanding of migraine as a seriou...

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Eight sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during deployment, Navy confirms

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed that eight crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during their extended deployment. Two attempts occurred during active combat with Iran. The disclosure follows concerns from family members about deteriorating ment...

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The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) aircraft carrier departs Laem Chabang Port on September 06, 2026 in Si Racha, Thailand.

Mother rebuilds life after hit-and-run leaves her with shattered pelvis and broken bones

A mother struck by a van in October 2024 describes her ongoing recovery from a shattered pelvis, broken vertebrae and fractured leg. The driver received a suspended sentence, but she says his lack of remorse has disappointed her.

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A woman with red hair looks into the camera. She is wearing a green top and is sitting on a grey sofa.

Blood tests reveal high PFOA levels in Lancashire residents as health officials urge caution

Residents near a Lancashire chemical factory have been found to have elevated levels of PFOA, a cancer-causing forever chemical. However, health officials warn that blood tests alone cannot predict future health outcomes, and residents should seek specialist advice before pursuing alternative the...

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Sam, a resident of Thornton-Cleveleys, holds the blood test results printed on a white piece of paper. She is wearing a bright pink top.

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