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Amber Heat-Health Alerts Spread Across Almost All of England as Fifth Heatwave Brings 36C

Amber heat-health alerts have spread across almost all of England as the fifth heatwave of 2026 brings temperatures up to 36C, with drought now covering 71.3% of England and wildfires still burning in the New Forest.

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Husband Took Wife Out of Wrexham Hospital, Citing Fears Over Her Safety

Alan Dutton took his wife Julia home from Wrexham Maelor Hospital, saying understaffing left her vulnerable, as concerns mount over overcrowding at Betsi Cadwaladr hospitals in north Wales.

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Son Completes Father's Unfinished Munro Challenge, Raises £117,000 for MND Charity

Paul Choat, 40, has completed all 282 of Scotland's Munros in memory of his father David, who died from motor neurone disease before finishing the challenge himself, raising over £117,000 for charity along the way.

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Wales Risks Being Left Out as England and Scotland Roll Out Newborn SMA Screening

Families in Wales fear being left behind as England prepares to roll out routine newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026, with Scotland trialling a similar scheme, following campaigning by Jesy Nelson.

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Kirk Haworth's Summer Tomato Recipes: Tarte Tatin, Broth and Salad

Chef Kirk Haworth shares three vegan recipes celebrating peak tomato season, including a tarte tatin, a smoky barbecue broth, and a grilled peach and almond 'ricotta' salad.

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Ocasio-Cortez Documents Egg-Freezing Process, Won't Rule Out 2028 Presidential Bid

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is documenting her egg-freezing process on social media, tying the decision to reproductive rights concerns while declining to rule out a future presidential run.

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Parents of baby who died at nursery warn unsafe sleeping may be widespread

Katie and John Meehan, whose daughter Genevieve died at nursery in 2022, warn that unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread as new government rules and inspection reforms take effect from September.

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How Parents Are Managing Kids' Screen Time During Summer Holidays

As the six-week summer holiday begins, parents including Cerys Colven from Ceredigion describe using alarms, curfews and screen-free zones to manage children's device use, with experts urging parents to model healthy habits themselves.

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NI Cancer Survivor: Cycling Was 'Mental Medicine' Ahead of Transplant Games

Londonderry's Richie Sheerin and Coleraine's Kay Hack lead Team Northern Ireland's 26-strong squad at the British Transplant Games in Sheffield, sharing how sport aided their cancer recovery.

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Richie Sheerin is wearing a navy sports T-shirt and a backwards navy cap. He is also wearing a green lanyard. Kay Hack is standing beside Richie. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a similar outfit. They are both standing in a large crowd of people.

Former Olympic Diver Freddie Woodward on Overcoming His Porn Addiction

Former Team GB diver Freddie Woodward describes overcoming a compulsive porn habit that began at age 12, as experts explain the warning signs and treatment options available.

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I got a full-body health scan - the results left me stunned

A reporter's £299 full-body scan at Neko Health flagged thousands of skin markings and an irregular heartbeat - both later cleared - highlighting the promise and pitfalls of private preventative health screening.

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England's Obesity Rate Has Doubled Since 1993 - Why Are Rates Still Rising?

New King's Fund analysis shows England's adult obesity rate has roughly doubled since 1993 to a record 30%, with young adults seeing the sharpest rise despite 14 government strategies.

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