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Dog calming on trains.
TransPennine Express (TPE) has introduced a therapy dog named Nya to improve passenger and staff wellbeing. The German shepherd, certified by Pets as Therapy, is

Get off the road Mr. Magoo.
Motorists over 70 could be banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests, as part of a radical shake-up of driving laws in

Another scorcher on the way.
With temperatures climbing over 30C (86F) in the coming days, the fourth heatwave of the summer is forecast. Yellow health alerts, issued by UK Healthl have

Zara ad banned!
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two Zara adverts for depicting models considered “unhealthily thin,” in a move reflecting increased regulatory focus on responsible

Tragedy at Oasis gig.
A man has died after falling from a height at an Oasis concert on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police has said. Police said officers and medics

Fat people demand drugs.
Demand for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro has surged in the UK, raising concerns about unsustainable use and potential shortages. Pharmacists warn that

Work-out for work.
GP surgeries in England can offer advice to patients on getting back to work, including career coaching or exercise classes, as part of a pilot

Same day GP appointments claims.
Medical patients will have access to same-day GP appointments via the NHS app as part of the Government’s 10-year health plan. The app will employ

Phew! What a scorcher.
Health and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C in some places over the weekend. Italy,

They don’t like it up ’em.
20,000 people were forced to evacuate the German city of Cologne’s city centre, including hospitals, care homes and a hotel All have been cordoned off

Wake up and smell the smoke Keir.
Wake up and smell the smoke Keir. Counter-terrorism police are investigating after two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks.

Staff bent over at Hampstead Heath ponds.
Staff across Hampstead Heath’s bathing ponds have been barred from discussing the Supreme Court’s recent judgment reaffirming that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means

Surgeries get £102m facelift.
Around £102m in new funding will be committed to expanding and modernising GP surgeries in England, the government has said. More than 1,000 surgeries will

Social media curfew for youngsters.
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle revealed he was “watching very carefully” the introduction of TikTok’s 10pm curfew for users under 16 and examining tools for parents

Turns out a woman’s a woman.
Judges at the UK Supreme Court have unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. It marks the culmination of
Fudging the figures.
The NHS plans to cut 300,000 people from its hospital waiting lists to reduce unnecessary appointments. Hospitals will receive payments to review and clean up
other health news

Dog calming on trains.

Get off the road Mr. Magoo.

Another scorcher on the way.

Zara ad banned!

Tragedy at Oasis gig.

Fat people demand drugs.

Work-out for work.

Same day GP appointments claims.

Phew! What a scorcher.

They don’t like it up ’em.

Wake up and smell the smoke Keir.

Staff bent over at Hampstead Heath ponds.

Surgeries get £102m facelift.

Social media curfew for youngsters.

Turns out a woman’s a woman.
Fudging the figures.

Gene Hackman and wife died naturally.

Pissed police is never a good look.

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked

Mystery virus begins in China.

Covid “created” in Lab.

New storm hits UK.

It’s a rosy future….

Those crazy Belgians.

Fat treatments rise.

Chase away the winter blues.

Disaster scenario warning.

On me ‘ead son.

Cakes are good for you.

Lincolnshire takes care of their elderly.

Psychiatry crisis in young or whiny little shits?

Slot machine bets to be restricted.

Drink-spiking is set to become a specific criminal offence.

Smokers offered miracle pill

Charity calls for new rules on gambling advertising.

Hot Water Bottle Injuries Soar Amid Rising Energy Bills

Cocaine-related deaths show a 30% increase.
Smokers get a reprieve.

Worrying nuclear waste leaks.
‘Patient passports’ to give access to all medical records

Stamp Out Spiking Launches National “If Only…” campaign.

This is a cruel irony. Chris Hoy has terminal cancer.

UK immigration system inflicts mental health harm, say doctors.
Health Secretary Proposes Weight Loss Jabs to Aid Employment

Sue water firms.

The poor lambs.
This takes the biscuit.
Weekend exercise does you good.
Matthew Perry – Doctor Death pleads guilty.

Men find “talking about it” tough.

Mental health is the number one worry.

Alzheimer’s Behind Closed Doors Campaign
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