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Top Transplant Doctor Accuses NHS England of Failing Patients in Leaked Letter

A leaked letter from Professor Derek Manas accuses NHS England of mismanaging transplant services, citing burnout, cancellations and stagnant transplant numbers over three decades.

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Professor Derek Manas wearing glasses, a dark blue blazer and a purple shirt. He has grey hair, swept back. He is standing in a hospital corridor

Woman Who Began Gambling at Seven Says Mobile Betting Felt Like 'Vegas in Her Pocket'

Diane Barnes, 51, from Crieff, describes how a childhood habit of helping her grandmother play slot machines grew into a serious gambling addiction fuelled by round-the-clock mobile betting, and how she found recovery. She is now calling for better rural support services as GamCare launches free...

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A 51-year-old woman with black hair looking at the camera and standing in a harbour area. Sea and hills are behind her and there's a small viking boat to the right. She is wearing a green top, necklace and her her is held up by a bandanna.

Cooper Tells NHS to Plan for Summer Heatwaves as Burnham Convenes Cobra Over Wildfires

Health secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered NHS England to draw up summer heat plans as PM Andy Burnham convened an emergency Cobra meeting over a surge in wildfires and pushed retailers to withdraw disposable barbecues.

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Yvette Cooper during a visit to a community-based mental health centre in Sheffield earlier this month

Eclipse Glasses Shortage Sparks Price Hikes, Long Queues and WhatsApp 'Drops' in UK

Shoppers queued for hours and paid double or more for eclipse glasses on 12 August 2026, as WhatsApp groups tracked stock 'drops' and experts warned of the risk of permanent eye damage.

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A handwritten sign reading "Eclipse Glasses Sold Out, Please Don't Queue" in an Oxford Street shop

Robot cerdded newydd yn rhoi 'gobaith' i deuluoedd plant â nam symudedd yng Nghymru

Bu Mabli Hedd, dwy oed o Sir Gâr sydd â chyflwr geneteg prin, ymhlith y plant cyntaf ym Mhrydain i ddefnyddio robot 'exoskeleton' newydd i gerdded, gan roi gobaith i'w theulu a theuluoedd eraill.

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Mabli Hedd, sydd â chyflwr geneteg prin, yn defnyddio’r ‘exoskeleton’.

Jasper Carrott Says Family 'So Proud' of Daughter Lucy Davis After Cancer News

Family thanks public for support after Lucy Davis's cancer diagnosis

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Actress Lucy Davis and father actor Jasper Carrott arrive at the 18th Annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on November 5, 2009 in Century City, California

Rod Stewart Cancels Remaining Farewell Tour Dates After Heart Procedure

Rod Stewart has cancelled all remaining farewell tour dates, including part of his Las Vegas residency, after a heart procedure. He expects to resume performing on 24 September 2026.

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Rod Stewart raising his arms in celebration during a recent performance

Lucy Davis's Terminal Cancer News: How to Check Your Breasts at Home

Actress Lucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in The Office, has revealed her breast cancer is terminal after spreading to her bones, prompting a look at the early warning signs to check for at home.

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Actors Ricky Gervais as David Brent, Lucy Davis as Dawn and Martin Freeman as Tim in The Office

NHS Nurse Describes Being Punched and Kicked While Working in A&E

A senior A&E nurse at St Thomas' Hospital describes being punched, scratched and kicked at work, as new figures show a 60% rise in physical assaults on staff across the trust.

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Senior nurse Jess Turnbull in her navy uniform outside.

North Wales Hospitals Log Hundreds of Pest Control Callouts Since 2021

An FOI request shows Ysbyty Glan Clwyd faced over 350 pest control callouts in four years, with rats, mice and fleas among the issues, while other north Wales hospitals reported similar problems.

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Mam yn rhybuddio rhieni ar ôl i degan meddal ffug Shein niweidio llygaid ei mab 4 oed

Mae mam wedi rhybuddio rhieni eraill ar ôl i degan meddal ffug o gwmni Shein fyrstio yn wyneb ei mab pedair oed, gan achosi anaf difrifol i'w lygaid a gorfod mynd ag ef i'r ysbyty.

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Guernsey Survey: Only 27% of Young People Confident About Their Future on the Island

A Guernsey government survey finds only 27% of young people feel confident about their long-term future on the island, with housing, jobs and cost of living cited as key concerns, echoing wider trends affecting young people in the UK and Europe.

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Dr Nicola Brink is wearing a pink jacket as she sits in a room and smiling directly at the camera. She has pale blonde hair and glasses.