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Parents raise £100k for son's US cancer treatment

The parents of a young boy battling a rare and aggressive cancer have raised over £100,000 to fund pioneering treatment in the United States, in a desperate race against time to save his life.

Jermain Defoe Joins Sky Bet & BHF in Charity Drive

Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe teams up with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation for a powerful new initiative, 'The Defoe List', aiming to raise £250,000 for lifesaving heart research.

2025 UK Medical School Rankings: St Andrews Beats Oxford

The Guardian's 2025 league table for UK Medicine degrees is out, showcasing a dramatic reshuffle. Discover which universities are rising stars, which are falling behind, and get the complete breakdown on graduate prospects, student satisfaction, and teach

2025 UK Anatomy & Physiology Uni Rankings Revealed

Exclusive Guardian analysis unveils the UK's best universities for Anatomy & Physiology degrees. Discover which institutions soared and which tumbled in the 2025 league table, with surprising changes at the very top.

Charlie Kirk Fans Donate £175k After Airport Ban

Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk is left 'speechless' as his supporters rally with an incredible £175,000 donation after his controversial airport ban, showcasing immense loyalty and sparking a free speech debate.

Woman's forehead rebuilt in world-first cancer surgery

A British woman who lost her entire forehead to a rare cancer has had it successfully rebuilt in a world-first surgery. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel that gave her a second chance.

Parents lose court battle over son's cancer donations

A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.

Widow Accuses Charlie Kirk of Exploiting Veteran's Death

The widow of a US Air Force veteran has launched a scathing attack on American right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, accusing him of cynically exploiting her husband's tragic death in a political fundraising campaign without her family's knowledge or conse

Mail Metro Media's padel tournament raises £40k for BHF

Mail Metro Media's inaugural charity padel tournament, featuring football legend Joe Cole, was a resounding success, raising over £40,000 for the British Heart Foundation in a thrilling display of sport and generosity.

Scottish Brothers Row Atlantic, Smash £1M Charity Goal

Two Scottish brothers, Ewan and Jamie MacLean, have successfully rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, surpassing their £1 million fundraising goal for the British Heart Foundation and MND Scotland in a heroic tribute to their late father.

JD Vance Channels $15.2M to Trump, Eyes 2028 Run

Exclusive investigation reveals Senator JD Vance's pivotal role as a major financial conduit, channelling millions from wealthy donors to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential war chest and positioning himself as a potential 2028 heir.

Sir Chris Hoy Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy reveals personal prostate cancer battle as his family starts a vital GoFundMe for Glasgow research, aiming to revolutionise men's health screening.

Doctors find thermometer inside patient for 20 years

A routine hospital visit in the UK uncovers a decades-old medical blunder as doctors find a clinical thermometer mysteriously lodged inside a patient. The bizarre case raises serious questions about patient safety and historical medical practices.

Daughter of exec killed in explosion gets £70k donations

The daughter of an oil executive who died in a suspected explosion at their £3.5 million home has been overwhelmed by public support, with a fundraising page soaring past £70,000. The tragic incident in Hertfordshire is under investigation by police and f

Top Gynaecologist Suspended and Ordered for Retraining

Renowned consultant gynaecologist Dr Miranda Robinson has been suspended from the medical register and ordered to complete further training after a tribunal found deficiencies in her professional performance. The case has sent shockwaves through the UK me

Trump invites Musk to White House in bid for 2024 cash

Exclusive: Donald Trump has personally courted Tesla billionaire Elon Musk for a meeting at the White House, seeking a major financial backer for his 2024 presidential campaign. The Independent reveals the details of this high-stakes political manoeuvre.

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