37 h. ago Several people dead after small plane crash in San Diego neighborhood

FAA said a Cessna 550 crashed in the early morning, damaging several vehicles and a homeSeveral people are dead after a small aircraft crashed in a neighborhood in San Diego, California, early on Thursday morning, the San Diego police department confirmed, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles.The crash killed the plane’s passengers, Dan Eddy, the assistant San Diego fire chief, said at a Thursday morning news conference. The aircraft could hold eight to 10 people but it is unknown how many were on board. No one on the ground in the military housing neighborhood was injured. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise ‘distasteful’ Esther Rantzen claims

Objections raised to Rantzen’s accusation of ‘undeclared religious beliefs’ in five-hour Commons debateMPs opposed to assisted dying have criticised “distasteful” claims from the prominent campaigner Esther Rantzen, who argued many are fighting against the changes to the law because of secret religious views.Rantzen made the remarks in a letter urging MPs to back the “strong, safe, carefully considered bill” to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Voices: Readers call for compassion in assisted dying debate – ‘I should have the right to die if I want to’

Many argued for greater autonomy, referencing the suffering of loved ones and calling current restrictions cruel and outdated

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7 d. ago Esther Rantzen in assisted dying row over 'insulting' claim that MPs opposed to legalisation are motivated by 'undeclared religious beliefs'

The terminally ill television presenter and campaigner made the comments in a letter to politicians ahead of a debate on the legislation in Parliament today.

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7 d. ago Care homes and hospices must have right to opt out of assisted dying, MPs hear

The Government is neutral on the Bill and any votes MPs make are according to their own conscience rather than along party lines.

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7 d. ago Esther Rantzen’s tearful daughter pauses interview as she pleads for MPs to ‘see sense’ on assisted dying

Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter became emotional as said her mother has “no idea what’s coming” regarding her terminal cancer as the debate on legalising assisted dying continues.

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7 d. ago Dame Esther Rantzen ‘terrified’ her family could be traumatised by her death

Her daughter Rebecca Wilcox joined demonstrators who gathered outside Parliament on Friday.

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7 d. ago MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins

High-profile supporters include Dame Esther Rantzen while Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is among those opposed.

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7 d. ago Daughter of TV legend Esther Rantzen makes desperate final plea before she dies

Dame Esther Rantzen has been at the forefront of the assisted dying debate since revealing her own terminal cancer diagnosis in 2023

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8 d. ago Dad, 67, says 'nothing will replace' life he has lost to MND but he has one hope

The Mirror spoke to Steve Gibson, who has MND, and Liz Poole, whose dad Bob died from lung cancer - they are both in favour of legalising assisted dying due to their experiences

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8 d. ago Assisted dying Bill returns to Commons amid divided opinion among MPs

Various amendments will be debated and voted on by MPs on Friday.

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8 d. ago Robert Walls: Aussie Rules legend dies using voluntary assisted dying laws

Walls was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer in 2023

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1 week ago First picture of 'lovely teaching assistant' who died at Glasgow home as OAP charged

A 78-year-old man has now been charged in connection with her death.

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1 week ago Tributes paid to 'lovely teaching assistant' who died at Glasgow home as OAP detained

Margaret McGowan has been named locally as the 71-year-old who died after police were called to a disturbance at a property in Nitshill.

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2 w. ago Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter shares message from mother in health update

Dame Esther Rantzen's daughter shared a brief health update on her mother as she joined the Loose Women panel on Tuesday, 6 May, to discuss assisted dying.

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2 w. ago Rebecca Wilcox gives VERY cryptic update on mum Dame Esther Rantzen's health

The 45-year-old appeared on the ITV show to chat to the panel about how her mum is doing after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023.

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3 w. ago This Is Assisted Dying by Stefanie Green: I help people DIE so that they can get the most out of LIFE

Stefanie Green assists patients who choose to end their lives. The Canadian doctor tells how she has come to cherish her time with people in their final moments

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