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Taxi boss dies at daughter's Marbella wedding

Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Marbella as respected taxi firm owner Lee Collins collapsed during his daughter's wedding speech and later died in hospital, leaving family and community in mourning.

Mother smothered autistic son after hearing voices

A heartbroken mother suffering from psychosis smothered her five-year-old autistic son with a pillow after hearing voices that told her he 'didn't belong in this world', as harrowing court case reveals.

Girl, 13, dies from meningitis after hospital sent her home

Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old girl who died from meningitis hours after being sent home from hospital, prompting urgent NHS safety reforms and raising serious questions about emergency care protocols.

Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms

A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.

Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis

A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.

Parents die in hot bath after daughter's birthday

A family celebration turns to tragedy as both parents die in a scalding hot bath after drinking to mark their daughter's fourth birthday, leaving the young girl orphaned in devastating circumstances.

Mother admits manslaughter of teenage daughter

A mother from Kent has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her teenage daughter in a devastating case that has shocked the local community and raised questions about mental health support.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

Kentucky dad vows justice after intruder kills 6-year-old son

A devastated Kentucky father speaks out after a mysterious intruder entered their family home, resulting in the tragic death of his six-year-old son. The community reels as details emerge about the shocking nighttime incident that has left a family shatte

Influencer dies in live-streamed gyrocopter fireball crash

Shocking footage captures the moment Brazilian influencer Henrique Lopes dies in fiery gyrocopter crash during live stream after minimal training. The 24-year-old's final moments were broadcast to horrified followers.

Three found dead in County Louth family tragedy

A quiet Irish community is reeling after the devastating discovery of three family members found deceased in their County Louth residence, as Gardaí launch investigation into the heartbreaking incident.

Schoolgirl's neck pain revealed deadly sepsis

Eight-year-old Jessica Breeze's ordinary neck pain turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle. Her family shares crucial symptoms every parent must know to spot this silent killer.

Three dead in Brisbane family tragedy: Kenmore Hills shock

A quiet Brisbane neighbourhood has been left reeling after the devastating discovery of three family members found dead in their Kenmore Hills home, as police launch a comprehensive investigation into the shocking incident.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

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