Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits

A shocking admission from an NHS trust in north-east England has revealed that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies while being treated for breast cancer. These harrowing cases are part of…

The Deadlifting Grandma: Martine Barons, 65, is triple world champion

Martine Barons, a formidable 65-year-old grandmother, has shattered expectations and redefined athletic prowess by clinching her third world championship title in powerlifting, an astonishing feat achieved in just two and…

Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says.

The assertion that today’s youth are a "snowflake generation" is unequivocally incorrect, stated Professor Peter Fonagy, the head of an independent review examining mental health, ADHD, and autism. In an…

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts’ sleep tips for freshers

The exhilarating, and often overwhelming, transition to university life brings a whirlwind of new experiences, from forging lifelong friendships and navigating academic challenges to exploring the vibrant social scene. For…

Watch: ‘My eyelids became infected – I was scared to sleep’

Doctors specialising in surgery around the eyes are sounding a stark alarm, reporting a concerning surge in patients presenting with severe complications stemming from what they term "cheap" or "bleph"…

Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery

Dozens of women have come forward, sharing harrowing experiences. One woman described having to tape her eyes shut to sleep due to excessive eyelid skin removal, while another lived in…

Farmers’ race for £233m funding like ‘scramble for Oasis tickets’

Robyn Munt, NFU vice-president, articulated the sentiment of many farmers, stating, "The rapid uptake of the scheme comes as no surprise. Its closure in less than six hours shows the…

UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF

"It’s time to take that action," she asserted, underscoring the immediate necessity for political leaders to demonstrate "courage" in implementing the requisite, albeit potentially unpopular, measures. This significant intervention from…

UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says

The OECD’s analysis underscores how deeply interconnected the global economy remains, with regional conflicts capable of sending ripples across continents. The protracted nature of the Middle East conflict, and the…

‘Peeing a jellyfish’: Children’s ketamine injuries revealed

The devastating and often irreversible damage inflicted by ketamine abuse on children is coming to light, with a specialist clinic reporting a "rapid escalation" in young patients suffering from severe…