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Man with Disabilities Travels 23 Miles for Accessible Swimming Pool

Jamie Rigg, a man with cerebral palsy from Ayrshire, must travel over 20 miles to Glasgow for accessible swimming due to broken hoists at local pools, impacting his physical and mental health. Efforts to improve facilities continue amid wider accessibility concerns.

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Jamie Rigg A man wearing a black jacket and hat, sitting in a wheelchair. He has his hands raised in the air.

Dozens Evacuated from Tenerife Cruise Ship Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

Dozens of passengers and crew, including Britons, were evacuated from a Tenerife cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak. Flights repatriated individuals to 10 countries for quarantine, while authorities coordinated international tracing and medical support.

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People wearing blue plastic ponchos, hair coverings and face masks carry large plastic bags after disembarking the ship

UK Plane Arrives with Passengers Evacuated from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

Twenty Britons evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in the UK and are quarantined at Arrowe Park Hospital. The outbreak has caused three deaths, with several confirmed and suspected cases worldwide. Support and isolation measures are in place.

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EPA/Shutterstock A cruise ship sits on the water, with a smaller vessel alongside, the front of another boat can be seen in the foreground to the left

French Passenger Shows Hantavirus Symptoms During Repatriation from Cruise Ship

A French passenger from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius cruise ship showed symptoms during repatriation. Over 90 passengers are being evacuated amid confirmed deaths and strict quarantine measures.

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Getty Images Ambulances transporting French national passengers of the MV Hondius drive along a highway into Paris.

Irish Air Corps Plane Dispatched to Repatriate Passengers from Virus-Affected MV Hondius

An Irish Air Corps plane has been dispatched to Tenerife to repatriate two Irish citizens from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius. Passengers from several countries are being evacuated and quarantined amid a serious outbreak with three fatalities reported.

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Reuters Four people are sitting on the back of a white boat with blue trim, and tyres hanging alongside. The four people are wearing blue protective raincoats and white facemasks.

First Evacuation Flight Leaves Tenerife from Hantavirus-Affected MV Hondius

The first evacuation flight from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has left Tenerife, with passengers quarantined in Madrid. British paratroopers airdropped medical aid to Tristan da Cunha. The ship will resupply in Tenerife before sailing to Rotterdam. Germany seeks US Tomahawk missiles.

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Passengers disembarking from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on Sunday.

Woman’s Dog Biscuit Injury Leads to Leg Amputation and New Outlook on Life

Jayme Stephen, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at seven, lost her leg after stepping on a dog biscuit caused severe infection. After multiple surgeries and a 19-month recovery, she aims to reclaim her active lifestyle while raising awareness about diabetes-related risks.

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Jayme Stephen A woman smiles at the camera

Prince William Praises FTD Brothers' Marathon Challenge Across Ireland

Brothers Jordan and Cian Adams, known as The FTD Brothers, received praise from Prince William for their 32-day marathon challenge across Ireland, raising over £1m for dementia research after losing their mother to frontotemporal dementia.

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BBC Jordan Adams wearing a blue t-shirt and black running shorts runs with a white fridge on his back surrounded by other runners. Mo Farah, wearing a white t-shirt and sunglasses, runs beside him.

Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Spread Along US East Coast: Assessing the Risks

Vibrio bacteria, including deadly vulnificus, are spreading along the US east coast due to warming waters. Scientists are developing early warning systems to predict outbreaks and help manage rising infection risks linked to climate change.

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An illustration of a gloved hand holding a petri dish of oysters against sand and water, in which people are swimming, strolling and floating.

David Morrissey Reveals Social Anxiety Led to Alcoholism and Recovery Journey

David Morrissey reveals on BBC Radio 4 how social anxiety and his father's death led to alcoholism, his journey to sobriety, and how acting helped him cope.

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David Morrissey sits on a wooden chair against a red and cream wall.

UK Army Parachutes Medical Team to Tristan da Cunha for Suspected Hantavirus Case

British Army medics parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to assist a Briton with suspected hantavirus amid an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Six cases confirmed, three deaths reported. The remote island faces critical medical supply shortages.

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Minstry of Defence Parachutes delivering boxes of military supplies seen against a rugged backdrop, where several small buildings can be seen

When Running Becomes an Addiction: The Hidden Risks Behind the Sport

Running offers health benefits but can become compulsive, causing physical and mental harm. Stories of Liam McHugh and Timothy Shiels highlight risks of obsessive running and the importance of balanced exercise.

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Getty Images A group of people are running on a road. Only their legs are visible and they are running away from the camera.