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Boss's CPR skills save lecturer's life during cardiac arrest at work

Health lecturer Karen Pyle collapsed into cardiac arrest at Newcastle College in March 2026. Her boss Jessica Beni performed CPR until paramedics arrived, saving her life. The pair now share their story to encourage CPR training among young people.

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Karen Pyle, left, and Jessica Beni, right, are sitting down in a classroom. Karen is blonde and is wearing a navy polo neck top with Newcastle College emblem on the right hand side. Jessica has long dark hair and is wearing black dress with a white floral pattern on it. Behind them are grey double doors with chrome handles and narrow glass windows, there is a table with stationery and scissors on and some posters on the wall.

107-Year-Old Welsh Veteran Credits Fish and Chips with Long Life

Owen Filer, 107, attributes his long life to eating fish and chips regularly and living modestly. The Welsh World War Two veteran was celebrated with events including a cinema screening and recognition from SSAFA charity.

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A 107-year-old man smiling at the camera and holding a framed certificate

Selena Gomez: Vaping Nicotine Has Permanently Changed My Voice

Selena Gomez has revealed that her nicotine vaping habit has permanently altered her voice. The 34-year-old singer disclosed the admission on Instagram, warning others about the addictive nature of nicotine while noting she has recently quit. Her voice changes have multiple potential causes, incl...

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Selena Gomez at the 2026 Emmy Awards, wearing a gold strapless gown, and posing against a dark blue background

NHS leaders warn maternity system is 'not fit for purpose' as safety concerns mount

NHS leaders have declared maternity care organisation "not fit for purpose", warning of safety risks and potential closures of smaller units. The NHS Alliance calls for service consolidation and urgent action on staffing shortages and infrastructure.

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Close up of a pregnant belly with a medic in scrubs holding a stethoscope against the stomach.

America's synthetic drug crisis deepens as cartels outpace authorities

America's overdose crisis is evolving as drug cartels introduce cheaper, more potent synthetic substances like tranq. Despite declining death rates, experts warn the crisis may be accelerating as recovery becomes more complex.

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A close-up of a syringe with a dark and moody tone, symbolizing addiction and treatment.

Northern Ireland Health Workers Announce Strikes Over Delayed Pay Uplift

Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland have announced strikes for next month after the health minister was unable to implement a 3.5% pay uplift without an agreed budget. The nursing profession is also considering industrial action over the same dispute.

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A person wearing medical scrubs has a stethoscope around their neck and is folding their arms.

Gleaning group donates £1m of rescued produce to food banks across South West

Gleaning Cornwall has rescued £1 million worth of produce from farms and donated it to 160 food banks across the South West. The volunteer-led charity warns that rising operational costs threaten its ability to meet growing demand as food insecurity reaches record levels in the region.

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Twelve people standing in a field with crates of vegetables in front of them.

NHS braces for tougher winter after record summer demand

Health secretary Yvette Cooper warns the NHS faces a more challenging winter than usual following record summer demand, announcing £140m in funding for urgent care capacity across 14 schemes in England.

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An older person with white hair is pushed in a hospital chair by a man in blue medical uniform in a hospital corridor

Cadmium and nickel detected in Corby water and soil, raising health concerns

Earthwatch Europe volunteers have found cadmium, nickel and arsenic in freshwater and soil samples across Corby, raising concerns about potential risks to human health. The findings reignite longstanding campaigning over toxic waste from 1980s steelworks demolition.

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A man leans over a ledge to take a water sample from a stream. He has grey hair, glasses and is wearing a navy blue T-shirt, khaki green shorts and trainers.

24/7 Drilling at Cardiff Park Leaves Residents Sleep-Deprived and in Pain

Residents near Hailey Park in Cardiff are suffering sleep loss, headaches and vibrations from 24-hour drilling for a sewage pumping station. The project, which began in September 2026, is expected to continue for up to five weeks. A 2023 legal challenge to stop the work failed.

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A woman stood in her garden . She is wearing a blue top. In the background there is a blue barrier cordoning off a pumping station just up the road from her house.

RSPCA clinic offers affordable vet care to low-income pet owners

An RSPCA clinic in Medway has treated 160 pets in 11 days, offering reduced-cost veterinary care to low-income owners. The service addresses rising vet bills forcing some owners to choose between feeding themselves and their animals.

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Christine Gardner, looking into the camera. She is outside of a single storey building with bunting up and a big sign that reads "open".

Free online forum tackles menopause and chronic pain in South Cumbria

Menopause Matters is hosting a free online forum on World Menopause Day to discuss chronic pain at midlife, bringing together healthcare professionals and people with lived experience for an open conversation on 19 October 2026.

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A woman with dark, shoulder-length hair wearing a dark blue jumper sits in a garden with her elbow resting on her knee and her head in her hand. Her face is obscured by her hand and in her other hand she holds a white mug.

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