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Cumbria Patients Face Long Bus Trips and Cancelled Appointments Due to Transport Issues

Transport issues in Cumbria cause hundreds of patients to cancel appointments. A local resident describes a 50-mile bus trip to a GP just four miles away, highlighting challenges with public transport and NHS patient transport services.

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BBC Fen Watson is in the middle of Carlisle. She has long hair, glasses and is wearing a purple jacket. There are market stalls behind her.

Family Faces Tragedy After Cancer Misdiagnosis and Father's Suicide

Mary Crowley was misdiagnosed with terminal cancer, leading to life upheaval and her husband's suicide. NHS Grampian apologised; family urges improved diagnosis care.

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Crowley family Mary and David Crowley smiling at the camera, she is wearing a red and black dress, he is wearing a dark jacket over a blue shirt and blue jeans.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit on Lung Transplant Waiting List

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, is on the lung transplant waiting list and has suspended official duties. Her son faces trial amid revelations about her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Getty Images Norwegian Crown Princess Mette Marit seen in Oslo around Christmas.

Llinos Young Honored for Living Over 50 Years with Type 1 Diabetes

Llinos Young from Ceredigion has been honored for living successfully with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years, sharing her journey managing the condition since age 13 with daily injections, diet changes, and modern technology.

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Sophie Morgan Rejected from 300 Jobs in a Year Due to Epilepsy Challenges

Sophie Morgan, diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, has applied for 300 jobs in a year but faces rejection due to employers' reluctance to accommodate her condition despite her qualifications and experience.

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British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Charity Shops Amid Trading Challenges

The British Heart Foundation plans to close around 150 charity shops over two years due to rising costs and changing customer habits, while maintaining a healthy financial position.

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Getty Images A British Heart Foundation shopfront.

US Deploys Sterile Flies and Sniffer Dogs to Combat Screwworm Outbreak

US officials plan to combat a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak using sterile flies and sniffer dogs, amid concerns over cattle industry impacts and challenges in controlling the parasite's spread.

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Emergency C-Sections Now Account for One in Four Births in England, BBC Finds

BBC analysis shows emergency caesarean births in England have risen to one in four, with concerns about causes, system pressures, and racial disparities. Despite the increase, stillbirth and neonatal death rates remain stable.

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A line graph showing the rise of emergency c-section (26%) from 2022-2026 and the fall in vaginal births to less than half at 43%

AI-Designed Vaccine Marks a Breakthrough in Pandemic Prevention

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed the first AI-designed vaccine component, targeting all coronaviruses and aiming to prevent future pandemics. Early trials show promise as the team expands efforts to flu and Ebola vaccines.

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Getty Images A laboratory setting with a person in a white lab coat working at a bench. The person is wearing protective gloves and a face mask while carefully using a pipette to transfer liquid into a small test tube. Several racks of test tubes with coloured liquids are arranged neatly on the work surface in the foreground. Scientific equipment and shelves are visible in the background, suggesting a clean and organised workspace

Woman Shares Warning After Ketamine Use Causes Lifelong Bladder Damage

Ellie Wight shares her experience with ketamine use that caused permanent bladder damage. Rising ketamine use among youth is linked to serious urinary tract issues, with medical experts warning of long-term health risks.

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BBC Close-up portrait of Ellie sitting on a park bench, wearing a brown top and dark jacket, with shoulder-length hair and a small pendant necklace, with green foliage blurred in the background.

Epilepsy Patient Sophie Morgan Faces 300 Job Rejections in One Year

Sophie Morgan, diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, has applied for 300 jobs in a year with no success. Despite degrees and experience, she faces discrimination and employer reluctance, highlighting challenges for people with epilepsy seeking employment.

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Sophie Morgan Sophie Morgan (right) pictured with her mother Erica in her cap and gown for her graduation. She smiles at the camera while her mother kisses her cheek. They are both stood outside.

Princess Kate Celebrates End of Chemotherapy with Young Mother at The Christie

Princess Kate celebrated a young mother's completion of chemotherapy at The Christie hospital, highlighting the importance of holistic cancer care including art therapy and well-being services.

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Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror/PA Wire The Princess of Wales during a visit to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. A woman with a grey T-shirt and blonde hair holds her hand over her mouth in emotion as a man in a cream hoody holds her hand. Kate can be seen in a blue dress clapping her hands.