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Woman left in coma after tick bite on Greece holiday

Victoria Stellas was left in a coma for 42 days after a tick bite on holiday in Greece and now lives with memory loss, seizures and daily medication.

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Victoria is standing by a stone wall on a Greek street, with blonde hair and wearing a white vest top.

Hospital parking costs rise at Essex sites, prompting concern

Parking charges at four Essex hospitals have risen by about 50%, prompting concern from pregnant patients and antenatal experts over added stress and higher costs.

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Holidaymakers warned over cyclospora parasite causing diarrhoea

UK health officials say 67 cyclospora cases have been reported since April, many linked to Mexico travel, as holidaymakers are urged to follow food and water hygiene advice.

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A beach in Cancun. The picture shows white sand, palm trees and an aqua sea with waves breaking on the shore

UK on course for record heat-related deaths, UKHSA says

UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat-related deaths from May and June heatwaves, putting the UK on track for a record year. Officials warn hotter weather is increasing health risks.

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Mountaineer’s recovery after avalanche led to rare Wales sea dragon find

After surviving an avalanche on Yr Wyddfa in 2014, Matthew Myerscough turned to fossil hunting, which helped his recovery and led to the discovery of a rare sea dragon jawbone in Wales.

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Matthew, a man with short blond hair in a grey shirt stands on a cliff holding a grey rock with a fossil vertebrate in it

Northern Ireland seeks views on banning unhealthy multibuy deals

Northern Ireland is consulting on banning multibuy offers for unhealthy foods, with proposed restrictions on promotions, placement and free refills already used in England and Wales.

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Dysgwr y Flwyddyn 2026: Cwrdd â Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones, sy'n byw yng Ngwynedd, yw un o bedwar yn rownd derfynol Dysgwr y Flwyddyn 2026. Mae hi'n dweud bod dysgu Cymraeg wedi newid pob agwedd ar ei bywyd.

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Melys Edwards: 'Dwi eisiau cael gwared â'r stigma'

Melys Edwards, o Wrecsam, yn trafod byw gyda herpes gwenerol, y stigma o'i gwmpas, a pham mae hi eisiau gwneud y sgyrsiau'n fwy normal.

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How the UK's extreme heat is changing the air-con debate

The UK's heatwaves are exposing how homes trap warmth, intensifying debate over air conditioning, adaptation and climate policy.

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Air conditioning illustrations in black and white in rows on a red background

Woman says fertility appointment in maternity unit was heartbreaking

Niamh Smyth says finding her gynaecology appointment inside the Ulster Hospital maternity unit was heartbreaking after a 10-year IVF journey. She is calling for fertility services to be separated from maternity care.

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Melys Edwards says she will not feel ashamed of genital herpes diagnosis

Melys Edwards says her genital herpes diagnosis left her ashamed, in pain and isolated, but she is now speaking publicly to reduce stigma and raise awareness.

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Melys, who has blonde hair, and wears a blue strapless top, looks down the barrel of the camera with a gentle smile. She stands in front of a castle entrance.

Inquest finds patient killed after staffing and admission failures

An inquest jury found Richard Laversuch was unlawfully killed at Parklands Hospital after staff failures led to Owen Herbert being placed on a less secure ward.

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