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Robotic glove helps stroke survivor with everyday tasks

Robotic glove helps stroke survivor with everyday tasks

01 May 2024

A mum who had a stroke aged just 33 has been given a literal helping hand after being presented with a robotic glove.

Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

01 May 2024

Complicated works to remove dangerous cladding from a hospital emergency department at high “risk of fire” is set to get underway.

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NHS prescriptions rise to almost £10 but who can get help to pay?

NHS prescriptions rise to almost £10 but who can get help to pay?

01 May 2024

NHS prescription charges increase from this month but who is eligible to get their medicine for free?

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‘We bring the hospital to the patient’

‘We bring the hospital to the patient’

01 May 2024

We spoke to the doctors, paramedics and pilots who work for the air ambulance service performing life-saving interventions every day.

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Tonnes of illegal meat and 54 sheep carcasses seized at port

Tonnes of illegal meat and 54 sheep carcasses seized at port

30 April 2024

Grim images show illegal meat seized at a port including sheep carcasses, pork and cheese dripping with blood. Warning: graphic images.

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‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

30 April 2024

A dad reunited with the paramedics who saved his life after a heart attack at home says the incident has made him “re-evaluate” his life.

Breast surgeon who left patients feeling ‘mutilated’ stripped of licence

Breast surgeon who left patients feeling ‘mutilated’ stripped of licence

30 April 2024

A doctor has been banned from practising medicine after breast cancer patients he performed substandard surgery on were left feeling “mutilated”.

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Woman arrested and knife seized during hospital disturbance

Woman arrested and knife seized during hospital disturbance

29 April 2024

Police were called to a town centre walk-in centre this afternoon following reports of a disturbance.

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Patient cuts ribbon on ‘amazing’ £14m health centre

Patient cuts ribbon on ‘amazing’ £14m health centre

29 April 2024

Patients have been speaking about what a lifeline their new health hub has been, from helping with medical care to wellbeing and loneliness.

Village's anger at return of 'dangerous' laughing gas canisters

Village's anger at return of 'dangerous' laughing gas canisters

28 April 2024

Disgruntled villagers are furious after “dangerous” laughing gas canisters misused by teens were found littered in a car park again.

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‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

‘Nothing can bring mum back, but we hope hospital’s learned from mistakes’

27 April 2024

Medics did not spot a 91-year-old’s broken leg and failed to give her vital medication, an inquest has heard.

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Chemist reopens following sudden repossession notice

Chemist reopens following sudden repossession notice

26 April 2024

A town centre pharmacy hit with a repossession notice has reopened in a new location in a shopping centre.

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Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters

Hillary, Dave or Lifty: Schoolchildren compete to name air ambulance helicopters

26 April 2024

The air ambulance is asking children to name its helicopters as it reaches the half-way mark of its £1 million appeal.

‘Dirty leisure centre isn't improving - why are there only three cleaners?!’

‘Dirty leisure centre isn't improving - why are there only three cleaners?!’

26 April 2024

A multimillion-pound leisure centre that employs three cleaners must take on more staff as the site has “never looked so bad”, say furious swimmers.

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'Doctors thought I begged to have testicle removed'

'Doctors thought I begged to have testicle removed'

26 April 2024

A deaf man almost had his testicle removed without knowing the risks after a hospital blunder saw him seen by doctors without an interpreter.

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Leisure centre gym set for £160k upgrade

Leisure centre gym set for £160k upgrade

25 April 2024

A gym at a leisure centre only recently upgraded as part of a multi-million pound overhaul has been given the green light to expand and improve.

Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

25 April 2024

A shocked movie-goer has described the moment she spotted vermin roaming freely and munching popcorn during a screening of “Back to Black”.

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Study reveals girls drink, smoke and vape more than boys

Study reveals girls drink, smoke and vape more than boys

25 April 2024

A study has found girls are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys, while England is ‘top of the charts’ globally for child alcohol use.

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‘I wanted to be there to see my kids grow up’

‘I wanted to be there to see my kids grow up’

25 April 2024

A dad with an inoperable brain tumour fears his young family will be left penniless after his life insurance policy was cancelled.

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Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

24 April 2024

A senior county councillor has called for new smoking legislation to be repealed saying it will simply encourage counterfeit goods and smuggling.

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