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Lidl Ireland Recalls Irish Chicken Breast Fillets Due to Salmonella Risk

Lidl Ireland recalls two Irish chicken breast fillet products due to salmonella contamination. Consumers are advised not to eat affected batches with a use-by date of 12 April.

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Food Safety Authority of Ireland A plastic wrapped container of chicken breast fillets. The pack has an Irish tricolour on the front along with a picture of a farmer.

How Can Vegetarians Ensure Adequate Iron Intake?

Vegetarians can ensure adequate iron intake by focusing on iron absorption through vitamin C-rich foods and diverse plant-based sources like beans, lentils, nuts, and leafy greens, says nutritionist Dominique Ludwig.

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Iron-rich greens are even better with a shot of vitamin C to go with them.

New Women-Only Mental Health Crisis House to Open in Swindon

A new women-only mental health crisis house will open in Swindon next month, offering non-clinical support to help women avoid hospital admissions and develop recovery plans.

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Kayleigh Jones An olive green kitchen with black worktops and large gold handles which is half-renovated and built with protective polystyrene and cardboard around some parts of it. There is a window at the back above the sink.

Urgent Calls to Regulate UK Baby-Sleep Industry After BBC Investigation

Following a BBC investigation exposing unsafe infant-sleep advice, The Lullaby Trust and MP Tom Morrison urge urgent regulation of the baby-sleep industry to protect babies from harm and ensure only qualified experts provide guidance.

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Getty Images A woman leaning over a white cot, adjusting a baby lying on their back on a light-patterned mattress. The adult is wearing a red-and-white striped long-sleeved top, and the baby is dressed in an orange outfit. The scene is indoors, with a bed visible beside the cot.

Couple Share Tragic Stillbirth Experience Amid Maternity Care Review

Lauryn and Andrew McCready share their stillbirth experience amid maternity care failures, urging reforms through the Amos Inquiry to prevent future tragedies.

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Laurence Cawley/BBC The McCreadys are sitting together on a sofa. Lauryn is looking wistfully out of a window while Andrew is looking downards towards their daughter's memory box

US Passengers Quarantined in Nebraska After Possible Hantavirus Exposure; Public Risk Very Low

Eighteen US passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship after possible hantavirus exposure are quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta. Officials stress the public risk remains very low, with ongoing monitoring and quarantine measures in place.

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Map showing the route of the cruise ship MV Hondius across the South Atlantic Ocean with a timeline of incidents. The ship departs Ushuaia, Argentina on 1 April. On 11 April, the first passenger dies at sea. The route continues north east toward Africa. On 24 April, the wife of the deceased passenger is flown from St Helena to South Africa. A marker near South Africa notes: 26 April, a woman dies in Johannesburg; 27 April, a second sick passenger is flown to hospital. On 2 May, another passenger dies onboard. On 3 May, the ship arrives at Cape Verde. A final note indicates the ship arrived in Tenerife on 10 May. The route is shown as a red line with arrows and black dots marking key locations.

UK Alcohol Deaths Decline for First Time Since Pandemic, Experts Urge Action

UK alcohol-specific deaths fell in 2024 for the first time since the pandemic, with 9,809 deaths recorded. Experts urge stronger government action despite the modest decline.

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Getty Images A woman reaches for a bottle of white wine off a supermarket shelf

Alan Brazil Credits Recent Surgery for Saving His Life

Alan Brazil, former Ipswich Town and Scotland forward, credits a recent life-saving operation for his recovery. The 66-year-old broadcaster thanked his medical team and supporters while focusing on his private recovery.

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PA Media Alan Brazil wearing a black suit jacket and shirt at a press event. The backing behind him is turquoise blue.

Global Responses to Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Dutch Cruise Ship

A hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has led to global responses. Passengers from multiple countries are undergoing quarantine and monitoring, with authorities emphasizing low public risk and strict isolation protocols.

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Reuters Three people wear protective overalls and face coverings on a bus transporting repatriated British nationals to Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside

Newcastle Defender Dan Burn Advocates Therapy for Mental Health Support

Newcastle defender Dan Burn shares how therapy helped his mental health and encourages others to seek support, highlighting a new initiative promoting open conversations.

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Soccer players in action during a competitive match on a sunny day outdoors.

US Passenger on Repatriation Flight Tests Positive for Hantavirus

An American on a repatriation flight from the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus. Passengers are being screened and isolated amid a rare outbreak linked to the Andes strain, with international repatriations ongoing.

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Reuters US passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are instructed by authorities after disembarking the vessel in Tenerife, Spain. Photo: 10 May 2026

Lucy Wall’s 10 Years at McDonald's Paved Her Path to Midwifery in the NHS

Lucy Wall credits ten years at McDonald's for developing skills that helped her transition into midwifery within the NHS, overcoming experience barriers and now training while supporting families.

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