Lucas's first healthy Christmas after transplant
Lucas Lesley, 11, celebrates his first Christmas out of hospital after a liver transplant. Over 8,000 people, including 250 children, await transplants. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
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Former soldier jailed for Jet2 sexual assault on diverted flight
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four Jet2 cabin crew, forcing a flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife to divert. He has been jailed for 46 weeks and placed on the sex offenders register.
Amputee gets life-changing hand transplant for Christmas
Kim Smith, 64, receives a new hand after sepsis led to quadruple amputation. She urges families to discuss organ donation this festive season. Read her inspiring story.
Donor's Mother Offers to Pay for Recipient's Vital Drugs
An Ohio mother who donated her son's heart 13 years ago now battles his recipient's health insurer over unaffordable anti-rejection medication costs. Read their emotional story.
Australia's Biggest Gun Buyback Since Howard Era Announced
PM Anthony Albanese announces sweeping gun law reforms and a major buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack, aiming to restore community safety and tackle a patchwork of state laws.
Debbie Rush's son, Waterloo Road actor William Rush, dies at 31
Coronation Street star Debbie Rush shares 'unimaginable grief' after death of her 31-year-old son, actor William Rush. Tributes pour in from co-stars. Read the full story.
Corrie star Debbie Rush heartbroken as son dies before Christmas
Former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush announces the death of her son William. The ITV soap star's family is heartbroken as they share the tragic news just days before Christmas.
Debbie Rush's Son Dies, Becomes Organ Donor
Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush shares heartbreaking news of her son William's death on 17th December. In a final act of kindness, he became an organ donor. Read the family's emotional statement.
Bondi attacker on ASIO watchlist before father's gun licence
Suspected Bondi gunman Naveed Akram was interviewed by anti-terror police years before the attack. ASIO had monitored him, but deemed him no ongoing risk. Read the full investigation.
Stem cell donor found for leukaemia boy Leo Sproson
A 16-year-old boy with leukaemia gets a 'perfect Christmas gift' as a stem cell donor is found following a Mirror and DKMS appeal. Over 1,700 people registered to help.
Migrant jailed for care home exposure and affray
A homeless Nigerian migrant has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for exposing himself and pursuing a woman with a bottle in a Surrey village. Read the full court details.
UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Undertaker avoids prison for child abuse images
Gary Williams, 45, was found with hundreds of child abuse and necrophilia images. He received a suspended sentence at Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full details.
Donor's mum offers to pay for transplant drugs after insurance hike
An Ohio mother who donated her son's heart 13 years ago is fighting to help the recipient afford anti-rejection medication after a health insurance copay surge. Read their emotional story.
NHS 'revolution' to boost organ transplant numbers
A 'revolutionary' NHS surgical technique could provide hundreds more lifesaving transplants. The new method, pioneered in the UK, is being rolled out nationwide to increase usable organs.
UK accused of caving to BVI on company register access
MPs urge UK government to clamp down on overseas territories' secret company ownership before flagship anti-corruption summit. Transparency at risk.
YouTuber's health crisis sparks $230k fundraising effort
YouTube star Brandon Buckingham faces a long recovery after multiple organ failure. The 30-year-old has launched a GoFundMe to support his wife and baby, raising over $230,000.
AI cuts wasted organ transplant efforts by 60%
A new AI tool from Stanford University predicts donor viability, slashing futile liver transplant procedures by 60% and potentially saving thousands on waiting lists.
Brexit donor considers leaving UK for Australia
Wealthy Brexit backer Robert Edmiston may relocate permanently to Australia, criticising NHS and UK tax system. Discover why he calls Britain 'in chaos'.
Brexit donor Lord Edmiston may move to Australia
Lord Edmiston, who donated £1m to Brexit campaigns, is considering permanent residency in Australia, citing family, climate, and criticism of the UK's NHS and tax system. Read his full assessment.
Jesse Eisenberg's altruistic kidney donation stuns fans
Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg makes extraordinary altruistic kidney donation to complete stranger, sparking vital conversation about organ donation in the UK
Nurse struck off for selling sex videos in uniform
A Manchester NHS nurse has been removed from the nursing register after admitting to selling explicit content online while wearing her uniform, sparking serious professional misconduct hearings.
Pig Kidney Works in Human for Record 61 Days
In a groundbreaking medical trial, a genetically engineered pig kidney has successfully functioned inside a brain-dead patient for an unprecedented 61 days, marking the longest-ever xenotransplantation achievement and offering hope for solving the organ d
The Pitt drama sparks 400% NHS organ donor surge
Medical drama 'The Pitt' starring Noah Wyle triggers unprecedented 400% surge in NHS organ donor registrations, demonstrating television's power to save lives through compelling healthcare storytelling.
Mother's sepsis nightmare leads to organ failure
A UK woman shares her harrowing sepsis ordeal that led to multiple organ failure after doctors initially missed the deadly signs. Her story serves as a crucial warning about recognising sepsis symptoms.
Scottish brothers mark 50 years after kidney transplant
Two Scottish brothers are celebrating five decades of life after one of the UK's earliest successful kidney transplants. Discover their remarkable story of medical history and family devotion.
Queensland creates public sex offender register
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
Toddler saved by baby brother's stem cell transplant
Two-year-old Maison Whistance makes full recovery after revolutionary stem cell transplant from his baby brother, offering hope for rare immune condition sufferers.
Pig kidney transplant removed from human in medical setback
In a significant development for xenotransplantation, a genetically modified pig kidney has been removed from human recipient Lisa Pisano after showing signs of reduced function, marking a crucial learning moment for medical science.
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