Paramedic sacked over fake sister illness claim
A London Ambulance Service paramedic was dismissed after claiming her sister was critically ill, a lie exposed by Christmas decoration photos on Facebook. Discover the full misconduct case details.
A London Ambulance Service paramedic was dismissed after claiming her sister was critically ill, a lie exposed by Christmas decoration photos on Facebook. Discover the full misconduct case details.
Leaah Deans, 41, leaves her own family each Christmas to care for terminally ill patients at a Marie Curie hospice, ensuring their final festive season is filled with dignity and magic.
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
Police drop case against rapper Bobby Vylan after finding insufficient evidence for conviction over controversial Glastonbury Festival performance. Read the full story.
Derbyshire County Council's plan to shut eight residential care homes after a failed sale has been called a 'betrayal', putting over 200 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story.
NHS website data shows a festive spike in searches for alcohol poisoning, burns, and rabies. Get essential health advice to stay safe this Christmas.
Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin is set to return to competition after serving a ban for horse whipping. The FEI Tribunal has cleared her for the Dressage World Cup. Read the full story.
A PR executive with ADHD wins a landmark tribunal after her manager's 'disorganised' comments. The case sets a precedent for disability discrimination in UK workplaces. Read the full story.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
Lambwood Heights care home in Chigwell swapped Santa for roulette and drag queens at its festive 'Lamb-Vegas' party, delighting over 70 residents with casino games and a swing band.
Brent Council has paid nearly £10,000 in compensation after a Local Government Ombudsman investigation found it failed to provide a disabled teenager with vital educational therapies for over a year.
Examining the painful stereotype that men abandon sick partners. Featuring real stories from long Covid and cancer survivors, plus expert analysis on relationship strain.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
A new UK survey finds people from ethnic minority backgrounds face poorer migraine care and fear discrimination. The Migraine Trust calls for urgent action to address systemic inequalities.
A woman has been taken to a major trauma centre following a crash at the junction of Church Street and Siviter Way in Dagenham. Emergency services were called just after 10.45am on Tuesday, December 2.
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
Is your central heating killing your houseplants? Discover a simple seasonal reset to prevent dehydration and keep your indoor greenery thriving all winter. Act now to save your plants!
A damning report reveals over half of those needing palliative care in the UK miss out. As assisted dying bills advance, experts demand politicians fix the funding crisis first. Read the full analysis.
Joshua Obinim survived a violent attack by his son Benjamin, who had undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. His story highlights the critical need to bridge faith and mental healthcare.
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
A Manchester father describes begging his son not to kill him during a violent attack driven by schizophrenia. His story highlights mental health challenges in spiritual communities.
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Discover how Animed's Subscribe and Go service eliminates last-minute pet food dashes with automatic deliveries. Keep your pet's bowl full and reduce stress today!