Call the Midwife Christmas Specials: Corrie Star Returns
Call the Midwife confirms a festive return for Coronation Street's Christopher Harper as Geoffrey Franklin in dramatic 1971 Hong Kong-set Christmas specials airing on BBC One.
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Midwife died from painkiller misadventure, inquest rules
A mother-of-three and midwife was found dead after taking painkillers for chronic back pain. The Preston coroner recorded a conclusion of misadventure. Read the full story.
Miranda Hart's Lyme disease battle and happy new life
Miranda Hart reveals how a devastating Lyme disease battle left her bedbound and changed her perspective on life. The comedian is now happily married and embracing a simpler, joyful existence.
NHS Midwife Warns of Tragic Loss of Autonomous Midwifery
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, respectful midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births. Read her powerful plea.
Call the Midwife Christmas Specials Tease Tragedy
The Call the Midwife Christmas specials promise drama with a Hong Kong tragedy and rescue mission. Get all the details on the festive episodes airing soon.
NHS Midwife on Ventilator in Barbados After Holiday
A dedicated NHS midwife from Bury is fighting for her life in a Barbados hospital after a dream 60th birthday holiday turned into a medical nightmare. Her family is fundraising for her care.
Call the Midwife's Turner children all grown up
Call the Midwife fans are astounded by the grown-up Turner children in a new series 15 behind-the-scenes photo. The show returns with Christmas specials in 2025 and a new series in 2026.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Coroner demands NHS changes after home birth death
A coroner has issued a formal warning to the NHS after a baby died during a home birth, highlighting critical gaps in emergency transfer protocols and midwife training.
Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'
A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.
Mum names baby after NHS hero who saved her life
A grateful mother honours the midwife who delivered her baby during a life-threatening emergency by giving her daughter the same beautiful name in a moving NHS tribute.
Call the Midwife star reveals career-threatening injury
Helen George opens up about the terrifying moment she thought she'd never dance again after suffering a serious injury while filming the beloved BBC period drama.
Midwife lied about age throughout pregnancy
A qualified midwife reveals how she concealed her true age from medical professionals during her pregnancy, exposing concerning gaps in the UK maternity system.
Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads
A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.
Midwife's instinct saves baby from rare condition
A quick-thinking midwife's extraordinary observation during a routine appointment led to the discovery of a rare and life-threatening condition, saving an unborn baby from certain tragedy.
Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy
A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.
Gaza famine forces Palestinians to eat animal feed
Desperate Palestinians in Gaza are resorting to eating animal feed and rotten food as Israel's blockade creates catastrophic famine conditions, with children suffering most severely.
Call the Midwife to End After Final Season
The beloved BBC period drama Call the Midwife, based on Jennifer Worth's memoirs, is set to conclude after its upcoming season, marking the end of an era for British television.
Coles shortages: Donut icing and chocolate vanish from shelves
Australian supermarket giant Coles faces customer backlash as essential baking ingredients and popular chocolate products mysteriously disappear from shelves nationwide.
Newark Airport chaos: Staffing crisis grounds flights
Severe staffing shortages at Newark Liberty International Airport have triggered widespread flight disruptions, leaving passengers stranded as airlines struggle to maintain operations during peak travel season.
NHS in Critical Condition: Report Reveals Healthcare Crisis
A damning report reveals England's NHS faces unsustainable pressure with rising patient demand and critical staff shortages threatening healthcare delivery.
US Flight Chaos: Controller Shortage Causes Major Delays
Critical staff shortages among US air traffic controllers are causing widespread flight disruptions, with thousands of travellers facing significant delays and cancellations nationwide.
Tesco's Empty Aisle Crisis: Major Supply Chain Issues Hit Stores
Shoppers left stunned as Tesco stores across Britain face unprecedented stock shortages, with entire aisles standing empty and customers unable to find basic essentials.
North Koreans eating tigers, badgers to survive famine
Desperate North Koreans are resorting to eating wild animals including tigers, badgers and raccoons to survive amid severe food shortages, according to disturbing new research that exposes the deepening humanitarian crisis under Kim Jong-un's regime.
Europe's air safety at risk from cost-cutting - study
A shocking new report warns that Europe's air safety standards are deteriorating due to severe staff shortages, budget cuts, and overwhelming pressure on air traffic control systems. Experts reveal how commercial pressures are compromising passenger safet
Teacher exodus: 40% plan to quit within five years
Exclusive polling reveals nearly half of UK teachers plan to leave within five years amid workload pressures and government dissatisfaction, raising alarm bells for education sector.
School Library Crisis Threatens Children's Literacy
England's primary school libraries face an uncertain future as funding cuts and staffing shortages threaten their very existence, putting children's literacy at risk.
UK Airline Workers Share Industry Realities
Airline staff across the UK reveal the daily pressures, passenger challenges, and industry strains affecting their working lives in a post-pandemic aviation sector.
Scottish Labour targets SNP over teacher recruitment crisis
Scottish Labour launches bold education reform plan targeting SNP's failing teacher recruitment strategy, promising immediate action to tackle classroom shortages across Scotland.
Man Showers Beside Grim Reaper Mural in Drought-Stricken City
A stark photograph of a man showering next to a Grim Reaper mural has become a powerful symbol of Mexico City's severe water crisis, highlighting the daily reality for millions facing extreme shortages.
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