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BBC Radio 2 star hospitalised amid cancer diagnosis
2+ week, 1+ day ago (585+ words) BBC Radio 2 host Bob Harris has been admitted to hospital amid his battle with prostate cancer. The radio presenter, 79, has been battling the disease since 2007 when he was first diagnosed. Better known as "Whispering Bob", the legendary DJ took to…...
Doctor warning to 'anyone who woke this morning with pain in leg"
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (627+ words) Dr Xand van Tulleken told viewers they should "never" just write leg pain symptoms off(Image: BBC) A BBC doctor has given a worrying update for anyone who has woken up in the morning with a pain in the leg....
Fundraiser for tragic BBC star Finnian Garbutt's young family hits "100, 000
9+ hour ago (531+ words) The online fundraiser to raise money to support tragic BBC actor Finnian Garbutt's young family has received more than "100, 000 in donations. The death of a 28-year-old was announced on Friday by his heartbroken relatives, four years after he was diagnosed…...
BBC actor dies aged 28 just weeks after tragic terminal diagnosis
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (786+ words) Finnian Garbutt has died age 28 BBC Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt has died at the age of 28. The actor, who was best known for his role as PC Ryan Power in the popular crime series Hope Street, was diagnosed with…...
Everything we know as BBC actor, 28, dies just weeks after terminal diagnosis
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (263+ words) Finnian Garbutt passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday after a four-year fight against skin cancer, which was discovered by his barber The death of 28-year-old Finnian Garbutt has been announced this afternoon by his heartbroken…...
Naga Munchetty shares update on 'debilitating' health issue after late diagnosis
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (578+ words) Naga Munchetty has shared an update about her 'debilitating' health condition(Image: BBC) Naga Munchetty has issued an update on her "debilitating" womb condition. The 51-year-old was diagnosed with adenomyosis in 2023, a condition that causes her pain so intense that…...
Hospice nurse who 'bet a patient would die on Christmas Day' struck off
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (736+ words) Hospice nurse Naomi Butcher was struck off the nursing register A nurse who allegedly made a bet that one of her hospice patients would die on Christmas Day has been struck off. Naomi Butcher, 60, made a string of serious medical…...
Judi Dench says 'I can't' in emotional update about ongoing health issue
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (474+ words) Dame Judi Dench has opened up about a health issue she struggles with(Image: PA) Dame Judi Dench admits there are things she "can't" do as she battles a degenerative health condition. The much-loved film star was diagnosed with Age-related…...
This Morning's Dr Philippa Kaye gives heartbreaking update after major surgery
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (492+ words) Dr Philippa Kaye has shared an emotional update on her health(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) This Morning star Dr Philippa Kaye has given fans an emotional update on her health after having major surgery. Last month the 46-year-old GP and…...
Alzheimer's bombshell as scientists find revolutionary medicines 'don't work"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (815+ words) Dementia research blow as scientists conclude some Alzheimer's drugs may have no clinical benefit(Image: Getty Images) A new generation of Alzheimer's drugs "likely have no clinically meaningful benefit", according to a gold-standard review. It suggests billions of pounds globally…...