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Man Blinded by 1999 Eclipse Urges Eye Safety Ahead of Wednesday's Event

Peter Smith, permanently blinded in part after watching the 1999 solar eclipse without proper protection, is urging people to use certified eye protection for Wednesday's eclipse, as experts warn even partial viewing can cause irreversible retinal damage.

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Scotland Confirms First Bluetongue Case After Lamb Tests Positive in Dumfries and Galloway

Scotland has confirmed its first case of bluetongue virus in a lamb at a Dumfries and Galloway farm, as the UK-wide outbreak grows to over 330 cases and officials investigate how midges may have spread the disease north.

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How to Buy a Bike: Expert Advice on Budget, Frame Type and Fit

A guide to buying a bicycle in 2026 covers frame types, budgets and fit, with expert advice from David Arthur and Stephen Roche plus new guidance on real-world test rides and true ownership costs.

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Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymestyn cynlluniau i frwydro TB mewn gwartheg yng Ngogledd Cymru a Sir Benfro

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cadarnhau y bydd dau gynllun peilot i daclo TB mewn gwartheg yng Ngogledd Cymru a Sir Benfro yn cael eu hymestyn, gyda 28 fferm a 12 milfeddygfa'n rhan o'r gwaith.

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Down's Syndrome Charity's Summer Camp Marks 10 Years of Friendship in Newry

A summer camp for young people with Down's syndrome in Ballyholland marks its tenth year, bringing together 67 families for sport, friendship and celebration amid a wider recovery in volunteering.

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Charities Step In as Families Struggle to Feed Children Over Summer Break

Charities in Gloucestershire and Somerset are running free meal events and expanding food banks as families struggle with the cost of feeding children during the summer holidays.

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78-Year-Old With Cancer Walks 462 Miles Across UK for Charity

John Eryl Parry, 78, a great-grandfather with bladder and kidney cancer, is walking 462 miles across Britain for charity despite warnings the challenge could affect his cancer treatment.

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For Disabled People, Heatwaves Aren't Just Uncomfortable — They're Dangerous

As a fifth heatwave approaches, disabled people describe how extreme heat threatens guide dogs, drains wheelchair batteries and makes standard cooling advice dangerous, with campaigners warning of a survival-level crisis.

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England Nears World-First Elimination of Hepatitis C, NHS Data Show

NHS England figures show the country is on track to become one of the first in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, having already met its 80% treatment target as deaths from the virus fall sharply.

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Trump Signs Order Narrowing Childhood Vaccine List, Recommends Splitting MMR Shot

President Trump signed an order on 29 May 2026 recommending fewer childhood vaccines and splitting the MMR shot, reviving discredited autism claims as CDC moves to restructure the immunisation schedule.

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UK Approves Foundayo, Eli Lilly's Daily Weight-Loss Pill

The UK has become the first European country to approve Eli Lilly's daily weight-loss pill Foundayo, though NHS access still depends on a pending NICE review.

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Lib Dems Warn NHS Bill Risks 'Bonfire' of Patient Safety Protections

The Liberal Democrats have accused Andy Burnham of risking a 'bonfire of patient safety' as the NHS Modernisation Bill moves to scrap Healthwatch England and the HSSIB ahead of its third reading on 7 September 2026.

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