Paris: Grassroots to Glory
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How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum’s life
[ad_1] A mother-of-three has shared how Deborah James helped save her life from bowel cancer.Lyndsey Ainscough, from Leigh in Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer after experiencing symptoms for a number of months.She told BBC Breakfast she sought medical attention after seeing bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah on TV.Mrs Ainscough was joined on programme by Dame Deborah's mother, Heather, who said she was very proud of her daughter's
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
[ad_1] Victoria Atkins was challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.But the health secretary said she was wanted to be "even handed" and declined to name any individual trusts hitting the expected standard for treating 80% of people in casualty within four hours.BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty pressed her to back up her claims on which areas of England were performing well, adding that viewers
Alopecia and me: ‘I embrace it, but I’d love my old hair back’
[ad_1] People living with one of the most common types of alopecia could soon have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.The drug - called Ritlecitinib - will go before the Scottish Medicines Consortium this week after it was approved for NHS use in England last month.Although the daily pill won’t cure the condition, it could provide treatment to some who have severe alopecia areata,
Weight-loss: Are injections the answer to tackling obesity?
[ad_1] Jan, from Kent, was one of the first people in the world to take part in the trials of semaglutide. It is sold as Wegovy for weight-loss and as Ozempic for diabetes, although some people have been buying this version to lose weight. We all know somebody like Jan, who has tried every diet, and she has been battling her waistline her whole life.Semaglutide mimics a hormone that is
Phone Reviews
[ad_1] With a good number of Windows Phone 8 devices already under its belt, Nokia has made a solid start to life on the platform. Famed for an attractive blend of customization and features, the operating system has been the catalyst behind successes including the Nokia Lumia 920 flagship. So, where could it possibly turn next for a follow up? To the Nokia Lumia 925, that’s where, a device with
Abingdon vicar who ‘spiritually abused’ boy gets two-year ban
[ad_1] Image copyright Google Image caption The vicar met the teenager during a mentoring programme at his church A Church of England vicar who "spiritually abused" a boy has been banned from ministry for two years.The Reverend Timothy Davis is understood to be the first priest to have been convicted of such abuse by the Bishop's Disciplinary Tribunal.Mr Davis, of Christ Church, Abingdon, held two-hour private prayer sessions in the
Abingdon vicar who ‘spiritually abused’ boy gets two-year ban
[ad_1] Image copyright Google Image caption The vicar met the teenager during a mentoring programme at his church A Church of England vicar who "spiritually abused" a boy has been banned from ministry for two years.The Reverend Timothy Davis is understood to be the first priest to have been convicted of such abuse by the Bishop's Disciplinary Tribunal.Mr Davis, of Christ Church, Abingdon, held two-hour private prayer sessions in the
Colombia election: Former Farc rebels face first ballot
[ad_1] Image copyright AFP Image caption The vote is being viewed as a test ahead of presidential elections in May Polls have closed in Colombia's congressional elections that saw former members of the Farc guerilla group take part for the first time.The ex-rebels, now known as the Revolutionary Alternative Common Force (also Farc), were given 10 congressional seats as part of a historic peace deal signed in 2016.But opinion polls
Pro-Kurdish demonstrators close London and Manchester stations
[ad_1] Image copyright @broseph_stalin Image caption A large crowd gathered outside the entrance to King's Cross Pro-Kurdish demonstrators have caused delays and disruption at major railway stations in London and Manchester.Police were forced to close Manchester Piccadilly after people stormed the station and climbed on to the tracks.Within hours, King's Cross was shut down to stop protesters getting on the tracks. Both stations have reopened.Demonstrators are protesting against Turkey's military