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Study Links Parental Smacking to Poor Exam Results and Increased Bullying

UCL research finds children physically punished by parents face poorer exam results and increased bullying, prompting calls to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland.

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Study Links Smacking Children to Lower GCSE Scores and Risky Teen Behavior

A UCL study finds smacking children may lower GCSE results and increase risky teen behavior, urging England and Northern Ireland to ban the practice like Scotland and Wales.

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PA Media A young child holds a placard with the word smacking crossed out

Farmer Survives Triple Bypass and Wins Britain's Got Talent, Urges Health Checks

Hugh Thomas, a 75-year-old farmer who underwent triple bypass surgery, won Britain's Got Talent with the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir and urges farmers to seek medical help promptly.

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PA Real Life Hugh is pictured wearing a pink polo with a smiling Ant and Dec.

Vets Urge Ban on Over-the-Counter Flea Treatments Due to Environmental Risks

A panel of UK vets urges banning over-the-counter flea treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid due to environmental harm, advocating for vet-only sales and ending year-round preventative use.

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Getty Images The face of a tortoiseshell cat can be seen with yellow eyes, looking pensive, as a white-skinned person holds a blue triangular pipette at the back of its neck. The cat is being gently held on a fluffy blue blanket.

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Users Cut Grocery Bills by Over £400 Annually as Usage Triples

GLP-1 weight-loss drug users in Great Britain save over £400 annually on groceries as usage triples to 1.9 million adults, impacting food purchasing and prompting industry adaptations.

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Three Young Stroke Survivors Unite to Support Others and Share Hope

Three young stroke survivors from Carmarthenshire share their journeys and organize events to support others facing similar challenges, emphasizing that life after stroke is possible.

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Scottish Family Seeks Polish Stem Cell Donor for Second Transfusion

A Scottish family seeks to contact an anonymous Polish stem cell donor who saved their mother’s life, hoping for a second donation to aid her recovery.

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Semple Family Lisa Semple, her husband and her four grown-up children standing in front of a Christmas tree. They are all wearing dark-coloured jumpers and holding glasses.

Young Women Share Stroke Experiences and Launch Support Event

Mererid Rees and two other women suffered strokes in their 20s and now support young stroke survivors through friendship and an upcoming event.

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BBC Wales All three women in their late twenties and early thirties are sat on a bench in a park. Cari is on the left wearing a black outfit. Mererid is in the middle wearing a light beige coat and Nia is on the right in a black outfit.

Woman Facing Six-Month Prognosis Finds Leaving Twin Sister Unthinkable

Caitlin Leggett, 24, diagnosed with aggressive leukaemia, faces six months to live. She and her identical twin sister Grace navigate complex treatment challenges and seek costly care abroad to extend Caitlin's life.

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Collect/PA Real Life A side-by-side collage: On the left, Caitlin and Grace Leggett wear white bath robes and smile for a selfie. Caitlin has short, buzzed hair while Grace has long hair covered by a grey hair band. On the right, a Caitlin sleeps in a hospital bed, she has no hair left.

MPs Demand Regulation of Baby Sleep Industry Following BBC Investigation

MPs call for urgent regulation of the unregulated baby sleep industry after a BBC investigation revealed dangerous advice risking infant lives. Proposals include mandatory qualifications, safeguarding standards, and background checks to protect vulnerable families.

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Getty Images A young baby asleep on their back in a clear crib with an adult hand gentle resting on their head. The baby's arms are up by their face, and there is nothing else in the wooden crib.

Poll Pressures Jacinta Allan as NDIS Cuts Disproportionately Impact Women

Pharmacists seek expanded prescribing rights to ease GP workload and save costs. NDIS reforms risk disproportionately impacting women and families. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces declining support amid polling ahead of November election.

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Inquest Finds Mental Health Not a Factor in Noah Donohoe Disappearance

At the Noah Donohoe inquest, experts debated his mental health before his 2020 disappearance. A psychologist noted possible depression symptoms, but a psychiatrist ruled out mental health factors. The inquest also examined culvert safety near where Noah was found.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, a teenage schoolboy with short black hair, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a school uniform consisting of a white shirt, a navy and green striped tie and a black blazer.