3 h. ago Girl, 3, died from Strep A after medics in 'overwhelmingly busy' hospital told her mum that she likely had viral infection

Jemma Graham said she was surrounded by 'chaos, illness and crowds' when she made the decision to leave with her 'exhausted' daughter Penny Stevens.

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5 h. ago My mum died in A&E last month – and the place was like a war zone | Zoe Williams

Amid the debate about trans people on hospital wards we have lost sight of dignity, respect and the horrifying reality of a health service in meltdownAnother morning, another absolutely bananas conversation about transgender people, without any trans people involved, following the supreme court ruling that permits the exclusion from single-sex spaces of anyone not born into that sex. On BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Emma Barnett was asking care minister Stephen Kinnock about wards in hospitals, and came out with the immortal line: “Do you think it’s right for trans people to be segregated from other patients, as an interim measure, or for the future?”Great save, that “for the future” – because if you’re going to interpret this ruling as a requirement to exclude trans people, what does that mean in practice? Trans women on men’s wards, trans men on women’s wards? This delivers dignity and respect to precisely no one; so, sure, “segregate” away, and it would have to be for ever, beca...

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30 h. ago Baby dies after just nine days as mum's womb 'divides into two halves'

Charlie Hughes delivered Bryn at 27-weeks after her womb was split by a wall of muscle due to a condition known as 'septate uterus'.

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41 h. ago Baby heartbreakingly dies just nine days old after mum's womb 'divides into two halves'

Charlie Hughes has spoken out about the loss of her son Bryn, who died after just nine days, and how she has been inspired to run the London Marathon in his memory

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3 d. ago Prince Andrew's ex issues 'sick' response to Virginia Giuffre's tragic death

Virginia Giuffre's family announced that the mum of three died by suicide on Friday (25 April). Now, Prince Andrew's ex, Lady Victoria Hervey has been slammed for her insensitive comments

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3 d. ago NFL Draft star Derrick Harmon's mum dies after being told son was picked in first round

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3 d. ago Gregg Wallace's mum dies as he shares heartache over her last days 'witnessing my disgrace'

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has announced the death of his beloved mother amid his departure from the BBC series due to historical allegations of misconduct

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3 d. ago '18 forever': Mum's heartbreaking tribute to 'very talented' young boxer who died in crash tragedy

'Leo had a champion’s heart in and out of the ring'

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4 d. ago Mum died of 'blunt force head and neck injuries' in alleged murder at her home, inquest hearing told

The cause of Claire Burns' death was revealed as inquest proceedings were formally opened at Manchester Coroners' Court

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5 d. ago Son finds late mum's winning lottery ticket three days after she died

Liam Carter received a final gift from his mum with a winning EuroMillions ticket.

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8 d. ago Horror of mum who died after 'botched BBL removal' as tragic twist emerges

A 31-year-old underwent surgery to remove her butt implants, but just minutes later suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away two weeks later. Her family have spoken out and revealed a devastating detail about the tragedy

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1 week ago Botched Brazilian butt lift surgery victim welcomes ban on dodgy BBL and cosmetic ads

A mum who nearly died after having a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in the UK has welcomed a ban on dodgy cosmetic surgery ads that exploit women, but warned that "more must be done"

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1 week ago Scots firefighter pays tribute to 'free spirit' mum who died suddenly in Brazil

Ruben, whose stage name is Deadloch, was devastated by the death of his mum, who he described as a best friend and trusted confidant.

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2 w. ago Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian announces her mum's death in tragic post after cancer battle

Ali Bastian has revealed her mum sadly died in 2023, just months before the Hollyoaks star was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer

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2 w. ago South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'

South London mum 'died from stroke after ambulance cancelled by mistake'  Yahoo News UK

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2 w. ago Mum 'went home to take a bath leaving daughter, 4, to die in submerged car' after crash

The 26-year-old mother allegedly had a blood alcohol level "nearly three times" above the legal limit after crashing her Subaru SUV into a canal and leaving her daughter for dead in the backseat

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2 w. ago New mum suddenly dies after giving birth at home with baby rushed to hospital

A woman in her 40s has died after falling ill at home shortly after giving birth in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, on Saturday, as the baby remains in hospital

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2 w. ago A new start after 60: I had a breakdown, the old me died – and I cried for the first time in my life

David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tearsDavid Williams was 17 when his mother died of cancer. But he didn’t cry when his mum’s friend knocked on the door in the dead of night to give him and his sisters the news. He was the eldest of three, “the adult male” as his father had left years earlier.Instead, he bottled up his feelings and carried on working. Williams, now 61, says: “Something happens to you in that situation that isn’t your choice.” This was 1980, and the family lived on the Lache social housing estate in Chester, which was, he says, “a tough place. Lads didn’t go around crying.”Tell us: has your life taken a new direction after the age of 60? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I thought I was going to die': Mum’s terror as lift plunges two floors in Shepherd’s Bush Westfield housing block

Newall Court was built as part of the Westfield development project

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2 w. ago Mum 'thought she was going to die' as lift plummets in block near Shepherd’s Bush Westfield

Newall Court was built as part of the Westfield development project

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