Disabled woman unable to use kitchen for over a year
Wandsworth Council failed to move a disabled woman for over two and a half years after deeming her property unsuitable, leaving her unable to use her kitchen due to an unresolved leak.
Category : Health
Whisker Fatigue: Painful Side Effect of Growing Pubic Hair
Growing out pubic hair, as championed by Miley Cyrus, can cause 'whisker fatigue'—pain from long, coarse hairs bending and tugging. Dr. Nikki Ramskill explains causes and solutions.
Fiona Phillips smiles in rare photo 4 years after Alzheimer's
Fiona Phillips, 65, smiles in a rare photo shared by husband Martin Frizell, who discusses PM Andy Burnham's promise on Alzheimer's care. Phillips was diagnosed in 2022.
Miyamoto rarely plays games, except with grandkids
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto says he rarely plays video games anymore, but makes an exception to help his grandchildren with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
Teacher convicted of blindfolding and tying boy to bed
Deborah Franklin, 65, found guilty of eight counts of gross indecency against a boy aged 9-12 during private tutoring sessions in the 1990s. She faces jail.
Stabbing survivor turns trauma into culinary career
Andrew Clarke was stabbed at 17, but Fat Macy's hospitality training helped him become a chef. The charity breaks the cycle of homelessness through skills and support.
Angela Rayner shares photo from her time as a council carer
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner posted a decades-old picture of her working as a home carer for Stockport Council, as PM Andy Burnham pledges to fix social care.
Heatwave can affect contraceptive pill and other medications
High temperatures can break down active ingredients in medicines like the contraceptive pill, reducing effectiveness. MHRA warns proper storage is crucial.
Emilie Kiser apologizes after toddler seen without life jacket on boat
Emilie Kiser apologizes after her 16-month-old son Teddy was filmed on a boat without a life jacket, just over a year after her son Trigg drowned at age three.
Driver's sentence increased to 9 years for fatal 100mph crash
Liberty Mitchell, 21, had her sentence increased from 6 years 8 months to 9 years 3 months for killing two people in a 100mph crash weeks after passing her test.
7 Dog Breeds Most Vulnerable to Heatstroke
Dog owners are urged to protect pets as UK heatwave brings temperatures up to 35°C. Seven breeds, including Pekingese and French Bulldog, are most at risk of fatal heatstroke.
Expert Urges Families to Discuss Death and Inheritance
Estate planning expert advises families to openly discuss death and inheritance to avoid disputes and financial strain, with 60% lacking a will.
Friend Committed Sexual Assault? How to Respond and Support
One in four women and one in 18 men in England and Wales experience rape after 16. Experts guide on confronting, reporting, and supporting survivors when a friend is the perpetrator.
Richmond Council pays £1,800 over missed PE for SEN girl
Richmond Council apologised and paid £1,800 after a girl with special educational needs missed PE sessions due to lack of oversight, a watchdog found.
Emmerdale Dingles mourn Monty's death from cancer
Emmerdale's Dingle family grieves as their dog Monty dies from cancer, prompting Cain to reconsider his own prostate cancer treatment.
London bus drivers 'falling asleep at wheel' in 40C cabs
London bus drivers report falling asleep at the wheel and overheating in 40C cabs. Mayor Sadiq Khan promises support, but drivers demand a 'Bill of Rights' for safer working conditions.
Engineer dies month after Heathrow incident
Georgie Buxton, 23, died on July 7 after injuries sustained while working on a Virgin Atlantic aircraft at Heathrow. Police and HSE investigate.
Claude chatbot chats exposed on Google: 755 conversations found
Hundreds of conversations between real people and AI chatbot Claude were discovered on Google, including bizarre queries and climate change debates, raising privacy concerns.
Trump cuts hinder cyclospora outbreak response
Trump administration cuts to CDC and FDA have weakened response to a cyclospora outbreak sickening thousands across 41 states, Guardian reports.
Lung-saving machine could boost NHS transplants
A machine that keeps lungs viable for up to six hours could rescue four in five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, says Nice draft guidance.
Lebanese man braved Israeli strikes to rescue animals during war
Houssein Hamze stayed in south Lebanon to care for animals during the 2026 Israel-Hezbollah war, risking death from drone and airstrikes as the only lifeline for strays.
Surprising science of dreams and nightmares podcast
In a January 2026 podcast, Ian Sample answers listener questions about dreams with Dr Michelle Carr, director of Dream Engineering Lab, discussing why we dream, nightmare control, and influencing dream content.
Premier League Futures: new careers for released academy players
Iyiola Adebayo went from captaining West Ham youth to delivering pizzas after release, but the Premier League Futures programme helped him find a new direction in sport.
Orangutan playdates show benefits of play for all ages
A study of wild orangutans shows mothers arrange playdates for offspring, highlighting play's health benefits for humans of all ages, not just children.
Holly Dyson's alcohol recovery: from 6 months to live to marathon
Holly Dyson was given six months to live at 26 due to alcohol addiction. She shares her journey from vomiting blood to recovery, now training for a marathon.
Guardian seeks GLP-1 drug failure stories
The Guardian is calling for people for whom GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have not worked to share their experiences, as 5-10% of users see no benefit or face intolerable side effects.
Climate Anxiety Led Me to Standup Comedy—Here's What I Learned
Overwhelmed by climate dread, a journalist enrolled in a standup comedy class for activists. The experience helped her find lightness, resilience, and a new way to confront planetary crisis.
Haiti gang violence closes maternity clinics
In gang-controlled Port-au-Prince, only a fraction of maternity services remain. A clinic in Cité Soleil closed in May, and 60% of births occur without medical care, raising maternal deaths to 350 per 100,000 live births, according to MSF.
Wildfires' Health Effects Linger for Years After Flames Die
Wildfires across North America and Europe, worsened by climate crisis, have immediate and long-term health impacts, with studies showing effects lasting years.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes US food safety flaws
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 11,000 potential cases reveals weaknesses in US food safety systems amid public health funding cuts.
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