3 d. ago Police launch investigation into NHS hospital heart op deaths

Patients at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull suffered avoidable harm, reports suggest.

Events

4 d. ago My mother died of assisted suicide and now I'm doing the same for a heartbreaking reason

Price Carter, 68, from Kelowna, British Columbia, has chosen to die on his own terms, utlizing Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program.

Events

4 d. ago Suicide pod activist who 'brought capsule to Switzerland' dies by assisted suicide

In a statement following the announcement of his death, suicide pod creator Philip Nitschke claimed Florian Willet had been "broken" by allegations made against him

Events

2 w. 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...

Events

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Many argued for greater autonomy, referencing the suffering of loved ones and calling current restrictions cruel and outdated

Events

3 w. 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.

Events

3 w. 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

Politics

3 w. ago Assisted dying Bill returns to Commons amid divided opinion among MPs

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

Events

3 w. ago MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

The Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday for the first time since a historic yes vote in November.

Events

3 w. ago Royal College of Physicians adds voice of concern on assisted dying Bill

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which relates to England and Wales, returns to the House of Commons on Friday.

Events

3 w. 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

Events

3 w. 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.

Society

3 w. 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.

Society