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Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures

UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.

Halloween Contact Lens Warning: Risk of Blindness

Leading ophthalmologist reveals how counterfeit Halloween contact lenses are causing permanent eye damage, with cases of corneal ulcers and blindness rising dramatically during spooky season.

Toddler's blindness: Parents' heartbreaking discovery

A family's world is turned upside down as they share the devastating moment they realised their toddler is losing his sight. This emotional journey reveals the early signs of childhood blindness that every parent should know.

Brain implant restores sight to blind in UK breakthrough

Groundbreaking neurotechnology developed in the UK is enabling blind individuals to perceive visual information through a remarkable brain implant, transforming lives and challenging our understanding of sensory restoration.

Mariam Doumbia on life after Amadou & Mariam

In an emotional interview, Mariam Doumbia of legendary Malian duo Amadou & Mariam shares her journey through grief and how music continues to connect her to her late husband and musical partner.

Electronic implant successfully restores sight to blind patients

Groundbreaking UK clinical trial reveals revolutionary electronic eye implant has successfully restored partial vision to patients blinded by retinal disease. The bionic device represents the most significant advancement in visual prosthetics in decades.

Revolutionary implant restores reading vision to blind

Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.

Common eye issue could be ruining your sleep

Groundbreaking research reveals how a widespread vision problem affects your ability to drive after dark and disrupts your natural sleep patterns. Experts explain the connection.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

Grandmother Sues Social Workers Over Noah Cuatro's Death

The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.

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