Woman, 33, Left Bald and Housebound After Stopping Eczema Treatment
Harriet Williams, 33, from London, stopped topical steroids after 20 years, leading to severe withdrawal symptoms, including hair loss and being housebound for seven months.
Category : Mental Health
Burnham Plan May Cut Disability Benefits for Under-25s
Andy Burnham's government reportedly plans to cut disability benefits for under-25s, affecting new and existing claimants, and replace PIP with a new scheme.
Dame Esther Rantzen Dies at 86: Tributes Pour In
Dame Esther Rantzen, founder of Childline and The Silver Line, has died aged 86, prompting tributes from PM Andy Burnham, Anton Du Beke, and Martin Lewis.
Ballet School Told SEND Support Not Fully Effective
Ofsted says London Vocational Ballet School's SEND support is 'not fully effective,' despite praising its ambitious curriculum and excellent pupil behaviour.
Hackney teacher's emotions book shortlisted for two awards
Catherine V Rivers, a Hackney teacher of 18 years, wrote 'The Kingdom of Colourful Feelings' to help children regulate emotions. The book is now shortlisted for two education awards.
Lewisham tower residents fear safety after alarm failure
Residents of Centralis House in Ladywell say they can't sleep after a September 16 fire, claiming alarms and sprinklers didn't sound and fire doors failed.
Enfield sex offender who used AI was bailed to flat overlooking playground
Zafer Dogan, 32, who used AI to sexualise photos of women and two children, was repeatedly bailed to his flat overlooking a children's playground despite opposition from the Met
NHS 'too expensive' claim in teen's death inquest
An inquest found a 'missed opportunity' to place 19-year-old Soviya Rajaratnam in secure rehab contributed to her death. Her family says the NHS called it 'too expensive'.
Wandsworth Council told to pay tenant £250 over heating delay
Wandsworth Council took four months to act on a tenant's heating complaint. The ombudsman ordered an apology and £250 compensation.
Sutton mum 'up all night' as bedbugs plague Carshalton home
A Sutton mother says she spends nights batting bedbugs off her 16-month-old son, despite 10 pest-control treatments at their Carshalton home since October.
SEND staff shortages 'critical' threat in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets council warns specialist shortages could critically impact SEND reforms, as 40% of EHCPs face delays and a £35m deficit looms.
Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies aged 27
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died aged 27 at a Los Angeles rehab facility. Cause pending autopsy; family asks privacy.
Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died on September 20 at a rehab facility. He was 27. Cause of death not disclosed.
Sharon Horgan: 'I hate that my daughters are seeing worryingly skinny bodies on screen'
Sharon Horgan criticizes the return of extremely thin bodies on screen, saying she hates that her daughters are seeing it, as her new series Youth debuts on HBO Max in the UK and Ireland on September 21.
EastEnders 2026: Cast Returns, Exits and New Arrivals Guide
EastEnders 2026 cast changes: Stacey Slater returns, Janine Butcher and Sean Slater comeback, while Linda Carter, Ravi Gulati, and Johnny Carter exit.
Runner's Diarrhoea: Causes and Prevention for Athletes
About 60% of endurance athletes face gut issues like runner's diarrhoea, as seen at Hyrox Beijing. Experts explain causes and prevention.
US political influencers need transparency rules, researchers say
Paid influencers are now ubiquitous in US politics, yet few legal regulations require them to disclose payments. Researchers argue this secrecy constitutes a new form of astroturfing and computational propaganda, eroding trust in the information ecosystem
Fast children's media harms attention and learning
Children's media often moves too fast for lessons to sink in, harming attention and empathy. Slow-paced shows like Bluey and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood support deeper learning and reflection.
Lena Dunham welcomes first child via surrogate
Lena Dunham, 40, announced the birth of her daughter via surrogate in a Vogue op-ed, detailing her journey with endometriosis and a hysterectomy at 31.
Tracking loved ones: anxiety in the age of location apps
Adrian Chiles admits he tracks loved ones' journeys via apps, calling it 'compassionate surveillance.' Despite knowing it fuels anxiety, he can't stop checking—flights and drives alike.
Emmerdale: Sarah faces prison as Charity revenge backfires
Sarah Sugden faces prison for perverting justice after her revenge on Charity Dingle backfires, with Emmerdale off air until Thursday September 17.
Letby inquiry: 'complete failure to protect babies'
Inquiry finds 'complete failure to protect babies' at Countess of Chester hospital; three babies might have survived if staff acted on concerns about Lucy Letby.
Sydney council bans AI smart glasses at pools amid privacy fears
Canterbury-Bankstown joins Brisbane and Yarra in banning AI smart glasses at public pools, citing community concerns about covert filming and privacy.
Fat-positive writer on Mounjaro: 'I'm not a hypocrite'
Rose Stokes, a fat-positive journalist, defends her Mounjaro use against hypocrisy claims, saying self-love can coexist with health-driven weight loss.
AI deepfakes and chatbots 'turbocharging rape culture' in schools
Charity Everyone’s Invited launches 'Call it What it Is' campaign with billboards in London and Brighton, exposing how AI deepfakes and chatbots are enabling sexual harm against children as young as 10, with a report revealing 62% of students know someone
EastEnders spoilers: Kat comforted by Oscar after Zoe's death
EastEnders spoilers reveal Kat Slater seeks comfort from Oscar Branning after Zoe's death, while Penny faces labour pains in Tuesday's episode.
EastEnders' Kat devastated as Zoe's death cause revealed
Kat Slater finds daughter Zoe dead in EastEnders after a head injury from last week. Police reveal Zoe's 999 call was marked low priority, leaving Kat shattered.
Dog Walking Mistakes: Experts Reveal How to Walk Your Dog Properly
Many dog owners walk their pets incorrectly, experts say. Learn the right way to walk your dog, including loose-leash techniques and the importance of mental stimulation.
Dandruff Management: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
About half the world's population has dandruff. Learn causes, effective over-the-counter treatments, and when to see a doctor for persistent scalp issues.
Drug dealer caught after connecting to public WiFi
Joel Louis, 34, was jailed for 12 years and nine months after police traced him via public WiFi while he hid in a wardrobe.
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