18 h. ago Damien Martyn declares ‘I’m back!’ after leaving hospital following meningitis

In a social media post, the former Australia batter revealed he had been given a ‘50/50 chance of surviving’ and thanked medical staff and well-wishers Damien Martyn has declared he is back after overcoming a meningitis scare, which he said took his life out of his hands.In a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, the former Australia batter said he was given a 50% chance to live after battling the disease, which causes an infection and swelling of fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The 54-year-old was put into an induced coma on 27 December and was fighting for his life in a Gold Coast intensive care unit until he woke eight days later. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago ‘I’m back’: Damien Martyn out of hospital after surviving meningitis

Former Australia batter given a ‘50/50 chance of surviving’Spent eight days in induced comaDamien Martyn has said he is back after overcoming a meningitis scare, which he said took his life out of his hands.In a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, the former Australia batter said he was given a 50% chance to live after battling the disease, which causes an infection and swelling of fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The 54-year-old was put into an induced coma on 27 December and was fighting for his life in a Gold Coast intensive care unit until he woke eight days later. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Critical NHS incidents declared at four hospital trusts as increase of flu & norovirus surges leaves no beds free

FOUR NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents as surges in flu and norovirus cases strain already stretched services. The recent freezing weather has exacerbated the need for hospital beds as many frail, vulnerable and elderly people have been admitted with cold related illnesses. Staff sickness is also heightened at this time of year, putting...

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5 d. ago US reality TV star who claimed she had a fling with Prince Harry is arrested after 'leaving Majorca hotel without paying the bill'

Catherine Ommanney, 53, was held on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of fraud after a hotel manager reported her to police in the morning.

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2 w. ago Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn placed in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis

Ex-Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been taken to hospital and has been placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis as the sporting community rallies around him

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2 w. ago Former Australia batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after contracting meningitis

Martyn became unwell on Boxing Day and is being treated in a Brisbane hospital

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2 w. ago Damien Martyn, former Australian Test cricketer, in hospital in induced coma with meningitis

54-year-old admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitisMartyn played 67 Tests for Australia between 1992 and 2006The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to the former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Damien Martyn, former Australian Test cricketer, in induced coma with meningitis

The 54-year-old was admitted to hospital on Boxing Day Martyn played total of 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.The sporting community is rallying around the 54-year-old, who “is in for the fight of his life”, according to the former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on 6PR on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Cricket legend Damien Martyn is put into a coma as he battles the killer disease meningitis in 'the fight of his life'

The 54-year-old veteran of 67 Test matches was rushed to a Brisbane hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day.

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2 w. ago Former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma

54-year-old admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitisMartyn played 67 Tests for Australia between 1992 and 2006The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.The 54-year-old “is in for the fight of his life”, according to the former AFL player Brad Hardie, who revealed Martyn’s condition on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mystery as Australian cricket great Damien Martyn is rushed to hospital in serious condition: 'He is in for the fight of his life'

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has reportedly been rushed to hospital and remains in a 'serious condition' after falling ill on Boxing Day.

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2 w. ago Australian cricket great Damien Martyn rushed to hospital in 'serious condition' after falling ill on Boxing Day

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has reportedly been rushed to hospital and remains in a 'serious condition' after falling ill on Boxing Day.

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3 w. ago Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star declares 'I want to leave immediately'

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was back on Boxing Day with a celebrity Christmas Special

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3 w. ago Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded

Emergency services said the Shropshire Union Canal had suffered a ‘significant breach’.

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