Best friend raises funds for funeral of motorcyclist, 28
Ben Church, 28, from Barking, died in a motorcycle crash on August 5. His best friend Chris Wilson is raising £3,500 for his funeral.
Category : Health
Boy, 7, Drowned on Essex Family Holiday, Inquest Hears
A seven-year-old boy drowned off an Essex beach and suffered a fatal brain injury while on holiday with his family, a coroner has heard.
Hampstead doctor's suspension extended for Ozempic prescriptions
Dr Josevania Martins, a Hampstead doctor, has been suspended for six more months for prescribing Ozempic and Wegovy to her boyfriend without his knowledge, extending her ban to at least January 2027.
Teen dies in shower on Greek island after suspected electric shock
A 17-year-old Irish boy died on Kimolos, Greece, after an electric shock in a shower, suspected faulty wiring. Investigation underway.
UK 'eye injury' searches surge 5,000% after eclipse
Searches for 'eye injury' in the UK skyrocketed 5,000% during Tuesday's partial solar eclipse, with experts warning of permanent damage from looking at the sun without proper protection.
Citi Eyes October Hearing in Sieg Harassment Arbitration
Citigroup seeks October arbitration hearing in Andy Sieg sexual harassment case; bank disputes claims, Sieg remains head of wealth.
Teen stabbed in Streatham Hill, attacker at large
A 19-year-old man was stabbed on Wavertree Road, Streatham, at 3.57pm on August 12. Police and ambulance attended; injuries not life-threatening. No arrests yet.
Teacher had sex with schoolboy 30 times after porn comparison
A 65-year-old chemistry teacher, Sally-Anne Bowen, is on trial for indecent assault, accused of having sex with a schoolboy up to 30 times in the 1980s after comparing herself to a porn model.
Elderly woman critical after armed burglary in Finsbury Park
A 75-year-old woman is fighting for her life after an armed burglary in Finsbury Park, North London. Police appeal for witnesses.
Semi-pro footballer jailed for 191mph driving and points scam
Semi-pro footballer Connor Charlton, 32, jailed four years for dangerous driving at 191mph and a penalty points scam in West Yorkshire.
Mum's rare heart condition misdiagnosed as anxiety
A London mum was repeatedly told her symptoms were anxiety before doctors found a rare heart defect, Ebstein's anomaly, requiring lifesaving surgery.
Silica Worktops: MOS Stonex Fined £0 After Worker Death
MOS Stonex fined £0 after worker died from silicosis; HSE investigation reveals failures to control silica dust exposure.
Vogue Williams Slams Anthony Kiedis for Age-Gap Dating
Vogue Williams criticizes Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis for dating a 19-year-old, saying she's 'disappointed' in the 63-year-old rock star.
Nutritionist reveals worst foods to eat during a heatwave
Nutritionist Lola Biggs warns against ice cream, salty snacks, and white bread during heatwaves, recommending hydrating alternatives like homemade lollies and gazpacho.
Chelsea restaurant fined £75k after child's foot crushed
A Chelsea restaurant was fined £75,705 after a three-year-old's foot was crushed in a descending window, causing multiple operations and potential long-term complications.
St Helier Hospital to review 200+ patients after doctor's care concerns
St Helier Hospital will review care of over 200 patients after an independent review found a former consultant's treatment may have caused three premature deaths and harmed 12 others.
Woman's £3,565-a-month codeine addiction from online pharmacies
Ginny Shenton, 42, spent £3,565 a month on codeine from online pharmacies, leading to addiction, stomach ulcers, and two blood transfusions before rehab.
NCT classes rejected mother over birth partner absence
In 1989, Honor Cooper was rejected by all local NCT antenatal classes because her husband would not attend the birth, highlighting inflexible social orthodoxies.
UK Science Cuts Threaten Muon Facility; AI Phage Promise
UK science funding cuts threaten the world's most intense pulsed muon source at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, while experts urge balanced reporting on AI-designed bacteriophages for medicine.
Perez Hilton's mother seeks custody of his 3 children
Perez Hilton's mother files for temporary custody of his three children after his hospitalization for a mental health crisis, aiming to protect the kids.
Next UK solar eclipse in 2090 after 2026 event
The next total solar eclipse visible in the UK won't occur until September 23, 2090, but a 90%+ partial eclipse is due in 2081.
Clapham shooting victim named as bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa
London bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25, was shot dead in Clapham on Monday night. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Midwest Storms: 8 Dead, 500K Without Power
Severe storms across the Midwest killed at least 8 people and left over 500,000 without power, with flooding and wind damage reported in several states.
Drought shrinks supermarket veg as retailers relax standards
Drought across Europe is making fruit and veg smaller and misshapen, prompting retailers like Waitrose to relax cosmetic standards, with food price rises expected later this year.
Prue Leith hospitalised after husband feared stroke
Prue Leith was hospitalised after a migraine attack caused speech loss; husband feared stroke. She praised NHS care at Harrogate Hospital.
Brentford axe attack: man arrested, victim in hospital
A man in his 40s suffered life-changing injuries in an axe attack in Brentford. A 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Man, 102, critical after alleged pub assault in Cwmbran
A 102-year-old man is in critical condition after an alleged assault at The Crow's Nest pub in Cwmbran, South Wales. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested and released under investigation.
Alligator mauls woman, tears off arm in Florida river
A woman lost her right arm after an alligator attacked her in Florida's Silver River; a bystander's quick action with a tourniquet helped save her life.
Messi hints at retirement after father's death
Lionel Messi says he has doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father Jorge, who died last week aged 68 after a long illness.
Why rawdogging the solar eclipse is a bad idea
Ophthalmologists warn that looking at the partial solar eclipse without protective glasses can cause permanent retinal damage, even if the sun is mostly covered.
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