4 h. ago NHS admits hospital water infections caused deaths of four Scots with cancer including tragic schoolgirl

A CHILD cancer patient who died after contracting an infection at an £842 million hospital got them from its tainted water supply, health chiefs have finally admitted. NHS bosses say Milly Main, 10, acquired a killer bacterial bug from a contaminated catheter while undergoing leukaemia treatment at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. They spent years...

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6 h. ago Health board accepts probable link between infections and hospital water system

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry has been examining issues at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and Royal Hospital for Children.

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7 h. ago Glasgow superhospital water system issues 'probably' infected patients, health board admits

The health board had repeatedly rejected bacteria in the water at the country's flagship hospital was the cause for some infections which led to patients' deaths.

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9 h. ago Schoolgirl's tragic note before taking own life is warning on social media ban

Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly died in 2017 due to online harms, has teamed up with more than 40 charities, experts and bereaved parents to oppose a social media ban for teens

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17 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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17 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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29 h. ago Tragic schoolgirl, 13, died after her bed was 'set on fire with a lighter'

The tragic death of a 13-year-old girl in her bunk bed was likely caused by a child with a lighter, although police were prevented from gathering the evidence to find out more

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29 h. ago The Traitors fans left in tears as Jade Scott emotionally recalls the tragic deaths of her mother and half sister

The Traitors fans were left in tears as they listened to Faithful Jade Scott reveal her heartbreaking family tragedy.

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33 h. ago Ibiza hotel where two Scots plunged to their deaths confirms re

AN IBIZA hotel where two Scottish men died after plunging from their balconies has announced a re-brand. Evan Thomson, 26, and Gary Kelly, 19, both lost their lives last summer at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Evan, from Aberdeen, fell from the sixth floor of the hotel on July 7 and Gary, from Dundee, died after...

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38 h. ago Deaths of three climbers in Glencoe ridge 'unavoidable', FAI rules

Dave Fowler, 39, Graham Cox, 60, and Hazel Crombie, 64, died after falling from the Aonach Eagach ridge in August 2023.

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52 h. ago Lifeguard sucked into water park drain after diving to retrieve tourist's ring

Guilherme da Guerra Domingos, 24, was sector leader at Wet’n Wild water park in Itupeva, Brazil - his colleagues retrieved him from the water but he sadly died later in hospital

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52 h. ago Arrest made in Georgia years after rapper was gunned down in Ohio over a music video

Ronell Scott, 25, was charged with murder over the death of 20-year-old TreShawn Smith in October 2022

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65 h. ago Pesticide linked to cancer found in children’s playgrounds in the UK

Glyphosate, used as a weedkiller, has been linked to a range of health conditions and chronic diseases, including cancer

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3 d. ago A&E ‘torture’ as NHS corridor care leaves patients waiting days to be admitted

Royal College of Nursing hears harrowing accounts from nurses forced to treat dying patients in freezing corridors, dining rooms, staff kitchens and offices

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4 d. ago Botched cosmetic surgery abroad causing deadly infections once Brits return home

A study of infections and other complications treated by the NHS shows that going to Turkey for cheap surgery could cost you more than a few grand - even your life

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4 d. ago Scott Adams death: Dilbert creator dies aged 68 after prostate cancer diagnosis

Adams had reportedly been receiving end-of-life care for the past week, just over six months after he announced his prostate cancer had spread to his bones

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4 d. ago Chelsea mourn death of iconic Scotland internationalist Eddie McCreadie who helped down world champions

Stamford Bridge great passes away at age of 85

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4 d. ago Bridgerton favourite joins Wednesday star in new film about groundbreaking Scottish icon

Luke Thompson is joining the stellar cast of an upcoming film about a legendary Scottish actor's final role before his tragic death

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4 d. ago Drug dealer jailed after supplying ecstasy that killed girlfriend, 16, at party

Tragic schoolgirl Lennix Hughes, 16, died after 'bombing' the Class A drug which had been given to her by 18-year-old Jay Conway

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4 d. ago NHS warns parents to watch for eight key symptoms in babies this winter

This common infection can cause serious issues for your tot if it develops.

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