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Twin Loss Devastated Mum, But Baby George’s Heart Kept Fighting

Laura Pridding faced devastating twin loss due to TTTS but baby George survived against the odds. Supported by medical teams and charity Cuddles, George is now thriving despite ongoing health challenges.

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Laura Pridding Laura Pridding smiles at the camera, she has long brown hair and has a face mask around her chin. She is holding her newborn baby George in her arms, he is wrapped in a blue knitted blanket and there are tubes going beneath the blanket. Next to them is dad Ali Davies who is wearing a black cap and an orange t-shirt. He also has a facemask below his chin.

Moma Recalls Multiple Porridge Products Due to Possible Mouse Contamination

Moma has recalled seven porridge pots and two sachets in the UK due to possible mouse contamination at the manufacturing site. Customers are advised not to consume the products and to return them for a full refund.

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Meningitis Cases Decline Amid Ongoing Kent Outbreak

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has led to two deaths and 34 cases. UKHSA urges vigilance and has launched a vaccination program, with over 8,000 vaccinated and 12,150 given antibiotics.

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PA Media Someone is injected with a vaccine.

Sesiynau cwnsela Cymraeg am ddim i dorri rhwystr ariannol iechyd meddwl

Cronfa newydd yng Nghymru yn ariannu sesiynau cwnsela Cymraeg am ddim i dorri rhwystr ariannol iechyd meddwl gyda gwasanaeth wyneb yn wyneb gan Melin Bupur.

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Llun o Erin Hughes yn sefyll y tu allan i wal ei thy. Mae ganddi wallt hir tywyll ac mae hi'n gwenu ar y camera ar ffurf hunlun. Mae hi'n gwisgo top lliw glas.

Woman Credits Adopted Hawk for Support During Cancer Recovery

Candida Meyrick adopted a Harris Hawk during lockdown, which played a vital role in her recovery from breast cancer and reignited her passion for falconry.

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Jesse Wilkinson/Candida Meyrick Facing the camera, Candida is slim with short brown hair, she is wearing khaki all-weather clothing, and has a whistle on a lanyard

Sara Pascoe Urges Pride for Anyone Undergoing IVF Treatment

Sara Pascoe encourages pride for those undergoing IVF, sharing her personal journey and discussing how she incorporates fertility topics into her comedy.

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BBC/PA Sara Pascoe, who has shoulder-length blonde hair and wears a fringed black shirt with leopards on it, smiles as she sits in the Desert Island Discs studio

Five Months in a Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit: A Mother’s Story

Sofii Lewis shares her five-month journey in a mother and baby mental health unit after being diagnosed with postpartum psychosis, highlighting the importance of specialist care and raising awareness for new mothers.

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BBC A woman with dark hair, wearing a bright pink jumper holds her three-year-old daughter on her lap. She is wearing a striped t-shirt with a pink toy stethoscope held up to her ears.

Meningitis Cases Increase as Vaccination Efforts Expand in Kent

Meningitis cases in Kent have risen to 34 amid a vaccination drive with five centres open. Over 5,800 vaccinated and 11,000 given antibiotics after two young deaths.

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BBC/Simon Jones A queue of people outdoors some sat and some standing with some wearing masks

Ysgrifennu yw'r Therapi Gorau i Andrew Thomas wrth Wynebu Heriau Bywyd

Andrew Thomas, sy'n wynebu canser a ffibromyalgia, yn dweud bod ysgrifennu ei lyfr wedi bod yn therapi gorau iddo, gan newid ei fywyd a rhoi persbectif newydd ar ei heriau.

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Meningitis Outbreak Impacts Daily Life and Businesses in Canterbury

A meningitis B outbreak in Canterbury has led to two deaths and 27 hospitalizations, impacting local businesses and events. Vaccinations are underway, with officials urging calm while some residents take extra precautions.

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Keir Mackenzie/BBC Canterbury High Street, with multiple old buildings housing shops on either side. It is a bright evening and there are a modest amount of pedestrians walking down the road.

Key Questions Remain About the Unprecedented UK Meningitis Outbreak

The UK meningitis outbreak has affected 29 people with two deaths. Key questions remain about its duration, spread, vaccine use, bacterial changes, and contributing factors.

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Reuters A brunette girl, wearing a grey top and blue face mask sits looking at a needle, her sleeve is rolled up. An older blonde woman, in a blue fleece is holding up the girl's shirt sleeve, ready to administer the vaccine

Children with Allergies Face Limited Milk Alternatives in Schools

Parents of children with dairy allergies urge schools to provide milk alternatives, citing exclusion and safety concerns. Current schemes limit options to cow, goat, or sheep milk, with alternatives often unavailable or costly. Advocacy grows following tragic allergy-related incidents.

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Zoe Stokes-Jones Photograph of Jacob, 8, pictured sat inside the Ivy restaurant. He sits on a green satin bench seat, has blue eyes and short brown hair and smiles at the camera. Behind him a table of customers can be seen, with a waiter leaned over their table reaching for a plate.

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