Robot tech lets ill children join playgrounds virtually
The Mirror's Christmas appeal supports Lifelites charity, providing AV1 robots and sensory tech to help thousands of life-limited children access education and combat loneliness. Donate now.
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Community raises thousands for hospice supporting girl with cancer
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
Decomposed body, explosives found after Connecticut standoff
Police in Stamford, Connecticut, discovered a decomposed body and a cache of explosives after a deadly standoff with an armed man. Read the full investigation details.
22-year-old Democrat becomes youngest treasurer in Connecticut town
Thomas Peters, 22, wins a tight election to become Durham's treasurer, overseeing millions in taxpayer funds. A generational shift in local politics for the typically Republican town. Read the full story.
Stamford siege: Suspect fires dozens of shots at police
A tense standoff in Stamford, Connecticut saw an armed suspect fire over 30 shots at police. SWAT teams and an armoured vehicle were deployed to the residential street. Read the latest.
Assistive tech unlocks boy's world after royal meeting
13-year-old Felix, who has a life-limiting condition, uses Lifelites assistive technology to communicate. His story highlights the Mirror's Christmas appeal to help thousands more children.
Fashion designer Pam Hogg dies aged 68
Iconic British fashion designer Pam Hogg has died peacefully in a London hospice. The creative force behind looks for Princess Eugenie and Beyoncé leaves a magnificent legacy.
Boy's emotional reaction to £17k hospice fundraising
Seven-year-old Noah Playforth breaks down in tears after discovering his daily running challenge raised over £17,000 for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. His heartwarming story went viral on TikTok.
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
7 Common Deathbed Regrets Revealed by Hospice Nurse
A hospice nurse who sat with 300 dying patients shares the seven most common deathbed regrets. Discover how to live fully and avoid these painful realisations.
School worker sent boy 5,000 texts before sex assault
A married school assistant faces life for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy after sending him thousands of texts and gifts. Read the shocking details of the case.
Cannibal killer released from psychiatric hospital
Tyree Smith, the 'Connecticut Cannibal' who killed a homeless man and ate his brain, has been granted conditional release. Read the shocking details of the case.
Mamdani Effect Sparks New York Exodus to Connecticut
Real estate agents report surge in New Yorkers seeking Connecticut properties following democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win. Explore the potential 'Mamdani effect' on property markets.
Woman Used Caffeine to Assault Boy, 11
Alyson Cranick, 44, pleaded guilty to federal charges after supplying an 11-year-old with caffeine to keep him awake for sexual assaults. She faces life imprisonment.
Cannibal killer ate friend's eyeballs, tasted like oysters
Tyree Smith, found not guilty by insanity for 2011 hatchet murder and cannibalism of Angel Gonzalez, describes eating organs while drinking Sake. Read the shocking details.
Schoolgirl, 11, 'starved' before death in Connecticut
An 11-year-old girl, Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia, died from starvation after being restrained with zip ties. Her body was found a year later in a plastic bin, sparking a murder investigation.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Assisted Dying Bill Drives Palliative Care Funding Talks
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
Ex-officer pleads guilty over paralyzed prisoner
A former Connecticut sergeant pleads guilty to mistreating Richard 'Randy' Cox, left paralyzed in a police van. Three other officers face trial in a case prompting major reforms.
Sally Kirkland, 84, in Hospice Care
Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland, 84, is now in hospice care in Palm Springs following dementia, infections, and falls. A GoFundMe supports her medical costs. Read her story.
Barnsley woman's legacy transforms Marie Curie hospices
A remarkable story of generosity unfolds as a Barnsley woman's final gift to Marie Curie sparks a nationwide legacy, funding vital hospice services from Preston to Bristol and beyond.
Novo Nordisk exec fatally stabbed in Connecticut rampage
A Novo Nordisk executive was brutally stabbed to death in a random attack outside a Connecticut grocery store, while his wife miraculously survived the same frenzied assault that left multiple victims.
End-of-Life Care Needs Fundamental Reform, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental transformation, not just increased funding, as thousands face inadequate support during their final days.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
Connecticut's Political Divide Deepens Amid Partisan Rifts
Exclusive analysis reveals how Connecticut's political landscape mirrors America's deepening divisions, with lawmakers struggling to find common ground on critical policy issues.
Kennedy cousin's murder conviction overturned
The decades-long legal saga continues as Michael Skakel, relative of the Kennedy dynasty, has his conviction overturned in the brutal 1975 murder of teenager Martha Moxley, reigniting one of America's most infamous cold cases.
Hospice Doctor's Stark NHS Crisis Warning
A senior hospice doctor reveals why the current NHS crisis feels fundamentally different from anything he's witnessed before, sharing powerful insights from decades of end-of-life care.
NY Elite Transform Greenwich CT Property Market
Discover why wealthy New York families are flocking to Greenwich, Connecticut, creating a property boom and transforming this affluent suburb into the new Manhattan escape.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Kent hospice damaged by hurricane, services threatened
A Kent hospice serving vulnerable patients faces severe disruption after hurricane-force winds caused extensive damage, putting critical care services at risk.
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