NHS postcode lottery for specialist care revealed
New investigation reveals stark regional disparities in accessing NHS specialist care. Discover how your location impacts treatment availability and what rights patients have.
Category : Public Health
Barefoot group bans foot pics after fetishist messages
The UK's largest barefoot living Facebook group has banned close-up foot pictures after members were targeted by foot fetishists. Discover why this community is reclaiming its space.
Canada loses measles elimination status
Canada has lost its hard-won measles elimination status after outbreaks spread for over a year. Discover why vaccination rates have fallen below critical 95% threshold and what this means for public health.
4-year-old girl critical after Burnley firework incident
A four-year-old girl is in a critical condition after being struck by a firework on Bonfire Night in Burnley. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested as police appeal for witnesses.
Woman dies after Birmingham city centre stabbing
A 34-year-old woman has died after being stabbed in the neck on Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as charges are amended.
Woman dies after Birmingham city centre stabbing
A 34-year-old woman has died after being stabbed in the neck on Smallbrook Queensway. Police are appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols. Contact West Midlands Police with information.
London's public toilets rank among UK's dirtiest
New research shows London's public toilets are fourth dirtiest in Britain, with paid facilities like Cutty Sark receiving worst reviews. Discover which cities ranked worse.
5-year-old boy mauled by 'bull breed' dog in park
A five-year-old boy suffered severe facial injuries after being savaged by an off-lead dog in a Doncaster park. A man has been arrested as police urge responsible dog ownership.
Junior Doctors Strike After Government Offer Rejected
Fresh wave of junior doctor strikes set to paralyse NHS after Wes Streeting's eleventh-hour pay proposal fails to avert industrial action. Thousands of appointments expected to be cancelled.
Baby killed by XL Bully in Gwent
A nine-month-old baby has died following a horrific attack by an XL Bully dog in the Gwent area, prompting renewed calls for stricter dangerous dog legislation across the UK.
Islington women change routines over safety fears
Women in Islington are taking drastic measures to avoid being followed by suspicious men, with many sharing chilling experiences of feeling watched and targeted in their own neighbourhood.
XL Bully dog kills baby in family home tragedy
A family has been left devastated after their pet XL Bully dog fatally attacked their nine-month-old baby boy at their home in Rogiet, Monmouthshire. The tragic incident has reignited the debate around dangerous dog breeds in the UK.
Pub gets zero rating after mouse corpses found
A UK pub has been slammed with a zero hygiene rating after inspectors discovered multiple mouse corpses on glue boards, droppings throughout the bar area, and shocking cleanliness failures.
Major Greenwich Blaze: 70 Firefighters Battle Rooftop Fire
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Greenwich as seventy firefighters tackled a massive rooftop fire that sent plumes of smoke across southeast London. Emergency services remain on scene.
Child obesity hits highest level since pandemic
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta Products
US health officials investigate fatal listeria outbreak connected to recalled pasta products sold at major retailers including Kroger and Trader Joe's, with multiple deaths reported across several states.
Sydney Tobacco Stores Shut in Historic Health Crackdown
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Met Police Reveal Shocking Reasons For 999 Calls
Exclusive data shows Metropolitan Police dealing with absurd emergency calls including lost property, noisy neighbours and heating complaints, stretching thin resources.
Teen confronts knifeman after Huntingdon train attack
A 15-year-old boy demonstrated extraordinary courage by confronting an armed attacker outside a Huntingdon barbershop, moments after the same man launched a violent stabbing spree on a train.
Family cat dies in devastating West London house fire
A heartbreaking incident in West London as a family cat dies in a six-pump fire emergency. The devastating blaze in a residential property has left the community in shock.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
Missing Louisiana girl found alive in Pennsylvania box
A nationwide AMBER Alert ends in relief as 6-year-old Elsie McCabe is discovered hidden in a cardboard box in Pennsylvania woodland, hundreds of miles from her Louisiana home. The extraordinary cross-state recovery operation involved multiple law enforcem
New MPX Variant Sparks US Health Alert
US health authorities issue urgent warning as new, more transmissible MPX variant emerges with concerning symptoms. Latest developments and global implications explained.
Police hunt teenage girl's rapist in Sussex park attack
A major police manhunt is underway in Sussex after a teenage girl was raped in a park during a brazen daylight attack. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward.
Notting Hill Inferno: 100 Firefighters Battle Blaze
A massive fire has engulfed a residential property in London's exclusive Notting Hill, with nearly 100 firefighters working through the night to contain the devastating blaze that sent plumes of smoke across west London.
Maldives enforces world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking lifetime ban preventing anyone born after 2007 from ever buying tobacco products, creating the world's first 'smoke-free generation'.
Meningitis Surge Prompts Urgent Vaccination Push
Health authorities issue urgent vaccination warning following significant rise in meningitis cases across England. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your family.
Islington Demands Knife Crime Crackdown After Attack
Community leaders and residents in Islington are calling for urgent action against knife crime following a horrific attack that left a teenager with life-changing injuries. Discover the growing concerns and demands for safer streets.
CDC hiring freeze cripples US health protection agency
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government-wide hiring freeze has left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention struggling to function, with critical positions unfilled and employee morale at breaking point.
Young man stabbed in East London street fight
A teenage victim remains in critical condition following a brutal stabbing near East Ham Station, as police launch urgent manhunt for suspects.
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