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British grandad fights for life after Tenerife balcony fall

A British grandfather is fighting for his life after falling from a hotel balcony in Tenerife during a family holiday. The 73-year-old from Essex suffered catastrophic injuries in the four-storey plunge as his devastated family watches over him in a Spani

Virginia man drives himself to hospital during heart attack

In an extraordinary tale of survival, a Virginia man experiencing a massive heart attack managed to drive himself to hospital, where a leading cardiologist happened to be on duty - the same specialist who had treated his father years earlier.

Record 130 children suspended daily for drugs and smoking

Shocking new figures reveal an unprecedented surge in school suspensions and expulsions linked to substance abuse, with a record 130 children suspended in just one day. Experts warn of a growing behavioural crisis in England's classrooms.

Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

School's TV Prize Draw To Boost Pupil Attendance

A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice

Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.

BBC Radio 2 Star's On-Air Stroke Scare Revelation

Popular BBC Radio 2 presenter shares terrifying moment she believed she was suffering a stroke during live broadcast, prompting immediate medical response and heartfelt listener support.

ChatGPT's dangerous A&E advice shocks medical experts

Exclusive: A UK man's shocking experience with ChatGPT's medical advice raises serious concerns about AI safety and the future of healthcare guidance. Experts warn against relying on AI for critical health decisions.

Teacher finds live snake in pupil's lunchbox

A UK primary school teacher was left stunned after discovering a live corn snake inside a child's lunchbox. The reptile, now named 'Slithers', has been safely rehomed.

Teacher of the Year dodges prison for pupil sex acts

A former 'Teacher of the Year' has avoided a prison sentence after being convicted of engaging in illicit sexual acts with a student inside her classroom, in a case that has shocked the educational community.

Gut-Brain Breakthrough: Direct Link to Alzheimer's Found

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct anatomical link between the gut and brain, potentially revolutionising the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Discover how your gut health could hold the key to brain disor

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby

A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma

British Grandmother Faces Paralysis in Turkish Hospital

A British grandmother's dream holiday in Turkey turns into a medical nightmare after a fall leaves her facing complete paralysis. Trapped in a foreign hospital with a severed spinal cord, her family launches a desperate fundraising campaign to bring her h

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