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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments are overwhelmed with patients. Major delays and service disruptions reported across Brighton and East Sussex.
Alabama State University and the University of Virginia were plunged into lockdown after receiving chilling terror threats. Students and staff were ordered to shelter in place as law enforcement launched major security operations.
A woman has been hospitalised with severe injuries after a vicious Rottweiler attack outside St Mary's Hospital in Sydney. Police are investigating the incident which has sparked serious safety concerns.
The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.
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Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to
In a staggering medical mystery, a UK woman arrived at a hospital with stomach pains, only for doctors to discover she had just unknowingly given birth. The healthy baby boy was found in her trousers, leaving medical staff and the mother in complete shock
The UK government revives Blair-era hospital performance ratings. This in-depth analysis examines whether the new NHS league tables can tackle waiting lists and improve patient care amidst ongoing healthcare challenges.
A shocking CQC survey exposes the severe overcrowding in NHS England, with 20% of inpatients receiving treatment in corridors and non-clinical areas, highlighting a deepening hospital crisis.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust apologises for 'unacceptable' care failures after Valerie Kneale, 75, died from pneumonia just days after being sent home from A&E with paracetamol.
Six employees from a Californian medical centre have been dismissed after posting 'offensive' and 'unprofessional' TikTok videos filmed on hospital premises, sparking a major investigation.
Lancashire Constabulary has opened a criminal investigation following the discovery of a man's body at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The case involves a patient in his 60s and a suspect in his 70s, with both known to each other.
A grieving family is demanding answers after a hospital froze their daughter's body for months without their knowledge or permission, leaving them in a state of prolonged distress.
King Charles III made a surprise visit to a Birmingham hospital to meet staff and patients, highlighting the critical importance of supporting the NHS and the UK's ageing society.
Australian artist and OnlyFans star, Theodora, sparks controversy after posting a series of provocative photos from a London hospital room, flashing her bare body beneath a medical gown.
A damning report reveals the horrific neglect 85-year-old Valerie Kneale suffered in her last days at a major NHS hospital, prompting a formal apology from the health trust and raising urgent questions about elderly care standards.
A mother has been jailed after harrowing hospital CCTV footage captured her violently attacking her own newborn baby in a cot. The disturbing incident, which left the infant with a bleed on the brain, was uncovered by medical staff at Airedale Hospital.
A senior nurse has told an inquest of her disbelief after a vulnerable female patient bled to death following a sexual assault by another patient in a side room at a mental health hospital in East London.
Former Love Island favourite Sam Taylor has been rushed to hospital for emergency treatment, with concerned friends and family by his side. Get the latest on his shocking health scare.
Exclusive photographs from inside a major NHS hospital reveal appalling, unsanitary conditions including blood-smeared walls, overflowing bins, and filthy floors, as the health service faces its worst winter crisis.
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches urgent investigation following the death of 23-year-old Molly Cuddihy from a hospital-acquired infection. The health board faces serious questions over patient safety protocols.
The United Nations issues a stark condemnation and demands a full investigation after Israeli forces strike a major Gaza hospital for the second time in two days, raising grave concerns over humanitarian law violations.
Manchester United icon Roy Keane makes a stunning return to football management, agreeing a sensational deal to become the new boss of Irish club Cork City.
Veteran BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Liz Kershaw faces reprimand after on-air rant about 'inedible' hospital fish and chips for her mother, sparking Ofcom complaints and a debate on NHS catering standards.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney was plunged into lockdown following a serious security threat, prompting a massive armed police response. The incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols in NSW healthcare facilities.