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Death of Surrey man prompts skin cancer healthcare concerns
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (656+ words) A coroner has raised concerns about discrepancies in care between NHS and private skin cancer care (Library image) Some private skin cancer patients could receive "inferior care" compared to those in the NHS, a coroner has warned after a man's…...
Jamie Murray: British tennis doubles legend retires after 'tough year"
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (271+ words) Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray has retired from tennis after a "tough year". The 40-year-old, who had not played since last August's US Open, said he was "excited to enter the real world". Murray retires after 'tough year of…...
Lyra Mc Kee: Video evidence 'unreliable', court told
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (608+ words) Lyra Mc Kee was shot dead as she observed rioting Video evidence used against one of the men accused of the murder of journalist Lyra Mc Kee has been described in court by a defence barrister as "sub-quality" and "unreliable…...
Warning over ear damage from cold water exposure
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (861+ words) Sea swimmers are recommended to wear swimming hats and ear plugs Surfers, swimmers and other regular users of cold water are being urged to take precautions against ear damage. An Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) consultant at the Royal Cornwall…...
Closure of Radio 4 on Long Wave (LW) | Help receiving TV and radio - BBC
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1797+ words) The BBC's local and national radio services are carried on local commercial DAB Multiplexes. Please see our help page to see how DAB multiplexes work, Therefore, you may not be receiving this service, as there is not a commercial DAB…...
Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (891+ words) To get the most out of a gym session, fitness class or a run, do it at the time of day that best suits your own natural internal body clock, say health researchers. Early risers or "larks" should exercise in…...
Belfast Blitz: 'The city rose to the occasion"
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (1144+ words) Reggie Davidson said the people of Belfast "did their bit" during the Blitz It was 85 years ago that Reggie Davidson saw the night sky reflect the devastation that had been brought to his home. "From where we were in Stranmillis,…...
Coventry man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage
2+ week, 4+ day ago (878+ words) David Slater said he fears he could suffer a stroke or heart attack without his medication A pensioner with heart issues believes an ongoing nationwide aspirin shortage could be putting his life at risk. David Slater has had three stents…...
'Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding saved my life," says Manchester mum
2+ week, 3+ day ago (897+ words) Annette Illing, pictured with her husband Mark, took part in the breast cancer study "I started off thinking 'why not?' I'm going to take part," said the 39-year-old, from Withington in Manchester. "I'm probably low risk so there's no harm....
Acute viral myocarditis death inspires dad to run marathon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (826+ words) Harry Foster said he feels training for the marathon has brought him "closer" to Olivia A man whose 15-month-old daughter died suddenly from a rare illness said training for the London Marathon in her memory makes him "feel closer" to…...