Corrie's Kit Green gets stage three breast cancer diagnosis
Coronation Street's Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) is diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after discovering he carries the BRCA gene, with the storyline beginning in September.
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Mum, 66, denied bowel cancer surgery after sepsis battles
Vicky Mcloughlin, 66, diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2024, has been denied surgery by two hospitals due to high risk, leaving her in a constant battle against sepsis.
Doctor who removed ovaries without consent faces fresh tribunal
Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, found guilty of misconduct in February 2025, faces a new fitness-to-practise hearing after the High Court backed a GMC appeal.
Women's heart attacks reclassified as 'primary' in NHS change
From today, heart attacks predominantly affecting women, such as SCAD, are reclassified as 'primary' by the NHS, ensuring prioritised immediate echocardiograms or angiograms for diagnosis.
Mum settles NHS legal fight after baby died following refusal
Colette Melaugh settled her three-and-a-half-year legal battle with NHS Grampian after her baby Ruby was stillborn, saying she believes Ruby would be alive if she'd been allowed to give birth at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin.
Harry and Meghan 'in danger' after UK security snub, ex-officer warns
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'in danger' after no update on UK security, a former royal officer has claimed, saying police liaison numbers are 'not protection'.
ADHD and autism costs in England 'running out of control'
The NHS Alliance warns that spending on ADHD and autism assessments and support in England is rising unsustainably, prompting calls for a national review.
Grandad 'should have been offered another option' before hospital death
A coroner has concluded a 77-year-old grandfather would more likely have survived if he had been offered a less intrusive operation before his death at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Mum's heartbreak after losing 3 babies to kidney disease
Kelly Ashcroft, from Anfield, lost three babies due to kidney disease. Now, after a transplant, she's raising awareness at the Kidney Research UK Liverpool Bridges Walk.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran apologises over cancer patient care failings
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has apologised to a cancer patient's family after an SPSO report found failings in care, including delayed diagnosis and corridor care.
Martin Lewis: Why Burnham's VAT cut isn't reducing bills
Martin Lewis explains why Andy Burnham's VAT cut isn't reducing bills for everyone as Ofgem announced a 4% increase for the October energy price cap.
Eight Sleep Pod 5 review: cooling topper that could save marriages
The Eight Sleep Pod 5 mattress topper cools sheets with temperature-controlled water, tracks sleep metrics and can buzz you awake. Priced from £2,199, it impressed our reviewer during a heatwave.
Welsh Midwifery Grads Face Job Shortage, Some Eye McDonald's
Over 70 nursing and midwifery graduates in Wales remain jobless, with midwives facing a 'particularly challenging' market as some consider McDonald's.
NHS worker's heart 'skipped a beat' - then doctors found the 'widow maker'
Martin Buckley, 42, went into heart failure at 35 and was diagnosed with a dangerous 'kink' in his aorta, known as the 'widow maker'. He lost nearly seven stone with MAN v FAT Football.
The forgotten health crisis: inside the Guardian Weekly
The Guardian Weekly's 28 August issue investigates a neglected health crisis, revealing systemic failures and urgent calls for action amid rising patient numbers.
NHS staff at four Greater Manchester hospitals strike over pay
More than 350 theatre staff at four Greater Manchester hospitals are striking over overtime pay, citing staffing shortages, burnout and patient safety fears in an ongoing dispute with Northern Care Alliance.
Nearly half of PIP claimants on benefit for five years or more
DWP figures show 1.85 million PIP claimants in England and Wales have received the benefit for five years or longer, with psychiatric disorders the largest group.
NHS urges blood donors as stocks hit by 'triple whammy'
NHS Blood and Transplant issues urgent appeal for donors, particularly O negative, B negative and Ro subtype, after summer heatwaves, holidays and high hospital demand depleted stocks.
Dragon's Den eyeliner star left partially blind after NHS blunder
Noora Lewis, 63, lost sight in her left eye after doctors failed to diagnose giant cell arteritis. The NHS trust has admitted a breach of duty.
Potatoes won't sprout for 5 months if stored in fridge
Storing potatoes in the fridge below 5°C can keep them fresh for up to five months, preventing early sprouting and wrinkling, according to food hygiene experts and a leading supplier.
14 newborns die in Pakistan hospital maternity ward fire
Fourteen newborn babies died in a fire at a maternity ward in Islamabad's PIMS hospital. One of 15 infants was rescued. An inquiry has been ordered.
North Tyneside Mayor Defends End of Holiday Food Vouchers
North Tyneside's mayor says support for low-income families continues after the final £65 supermarket voucher was issued in July, despite criticism from a local councillor.
Prue Leith calls for school lunchbox ban to fight obesity
Dame Prue Leith has called for lunchboxes to be banned in schools, saying a "revolution in school dinners" is coming as she backs compulsory free school meals for every child.
Tony Booth widow on Universal Credit after death
Tony Booth's widow Steph depended on Universal Credit after his death, as care costs wiped out their savings and left her with no income.
Doctor: fix care before assisted dying vote
A doctor and former minister argues assisted dying should not be legalised until palliative and social care systems in England and Wales are fixed, warning the current bill offers false promises of control.
Liverpool NHS group sees top executives depart
Liverpool's main NHS hospital group has undergone major leadership changes, with its chief executive and chief finance officer both leaving in recent months.
Gemma Oaten: mum broke back in hospital
Gemma Oaten says her mother Marg is in hospital after breaking her back, and the family is stepping back from SEED to care for her.
State pension error: £8,000 back pay due for carers
Thousands of people who spent years raising children or caring for relatives could be due a significant State Pension boost because of an old administrative error. HMRC is still tracing cases linked to Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) after some peo
Wedding venue noise 'hell' for neighbours
Residents near Monal by Jalwa in Cleckheaton say fireworks, revving supercars and late-night noise have made life a misery for over a year.
Liverpool's midfield balance questioned after Newcastle draw
Liverpool's 2-2 draw at Newcastle exposed midfield balance issues, with pundits and the coach debating the need for a defensive midfielder.
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