87 m. ago Official Robin Hood dies after cancer battle that also took 'Maid Marian wife' years ago

Tim Pollard, who was Nottingham's official Robin Hood, has died at the age of 61 after a 'short, brave' battle with cancer, his family have announced in a heartfelt tribute

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4 h. ago Dermot Murnaghan reveals why he told the world he had stage four prostate cancer

The former BBC and Sky News anchor, 67, told Times Radio on Saturday that the response from the public 'surpassed anything I'd imagined' as he encouraged other men to get tested.

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5 h. ago Voices: Putting cancer warnings on alcohol would help me drink less

We’ve already got traffic lights on ready meals and calorie counts on restaurant menus, so why not a skull and crossbones on bottle of wines, says Flic Everett

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6 h. ago This white bedding set looks just like The White Company's but costs over £85 less

"Not only does the sheets look good on, but they help aid a good night's sleep"

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7 h. ago Can I tame my 4am terrors? Arifa Akbar on a lifetime of insomnia – and a possible cure

From Van Gogh’s starry skies to the nocturnal workings of Louise Bourgeois and Patricia Highsmith, sleepless nights have long inspired heightened creativity. Could those artistic impulses actually help us to sleep?I can’t remember when I first stopped sleeping soundly. Maybe as a child, in the bedroom I initially shared with my brother, Tariq. I would wait for his breathing to quieten, then strain to listen beyond our room in the hope of being the last one awake, and feel myself expanding into the liberating space and solitude. By my early 20s, that childhood game of holding on to wakefulness while others slept began playing out against my will. Sound seemed to be the trigger. It was as if the silence I had tuned into as a child was now a requirement for sleep. Any sound was noise: the burr of the TV from next door, the ticking of a clock in another room. When one layer of sound reduced its volume, another rose from beneath it, each intrusive and underscored by my own unending thoug...

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9 h. ago ‘Positive cascades could help accelerate change’: social tipping points expert on fixing climate crisis

The world has been too optimistic about the risk to humanity and planet – but devastation can still be avoided, says Timothy LentonTimothy Lenton is a professor of climate change and Earth system science at the University of Exeter. He started working on tipping points in the 1990s, making him one of the first scientists in the world to study this form of planetary risk. In an upcoming book, Positive Tipping Points: How to Fix the Climate Crisis, he argues the Earth has entered an “unstable period” but humanity can still prevail if we can trigger positive social and economic tipping points to reverse the damage that has already been done. On 30 June, he will host a global conference on tipping points. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Which archipelago is home to Norway’s polar bears? The Saturday quiz

From Summoner’s Rift to Scotland’s other national drink, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What is celebrated, mathematically, on 14 March and 22 July?2 Which form of Chinese originated in Guangzhou?3 Summoner’s Rift is the main battleground in what game?4 What is advertised as “Scotland’s other national drink”?5 Which archipelago is home to Norway’s polar bears?6 Which activist was arrested in Rochester, NY, in 1872 for voting?7 What was the first martial art to become an Olympic sport?8 Which organ produces insulin?What links: 9 Dominic McLaughlin; Jamie Parker; Daniel Radcliffe?10 Riviera’s second city; goddess of victory; Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight?11 Star patterns; time travel in Hill Valley; piano; neo-Nazi code?12 Lime Rickey; Arnold Palmer; Shirley Temple; Virgin Mary?13 Political Wife (Sarah Vine); Politician (Rory Stewart) Professional Footballer (Paul Merson); Boy (Robert Webb)?14 Ghost; Lordi; Pussy Riot; Sleep Token; Slipknot?15 Ancelotti; Enrique; Guardiol...

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9 h. ago Cup of golden milk a day 'could keep cancer and Alzheimer's at bay'

This popular Asian drink features a common spice which scientists say has been linked to many health improvements – here's all you need to know

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9 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'to trigger £68m release clause' for star who cried for a week

Arsenal are interested in bringing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze back to the club, with the Gunners able to offer the playmaker the chance to fulfill his childhood dream

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12 h. ago Unexplained bruises could be sign of cancer diagnosed 40,000 times each year

While it's often not cause for concern, a charity explained that unexplained bruising could be a symptom

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14 h. ago 'I pray my mother burns in hell': These words seem unthinkable from a son. But read the unfathomable things 'abusive monster' Kate did to his beautiful cancer

Just days before she lost her young life to cancer , 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani turned to social media to showcase the healthy foods and sweat therapies she believed were curing her

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19 h. ago Jessie J reveals she's not cancer free following mastectomy in latest heartbreaking health update and announces break from social media to 'focus on her recovery'

The singer, 37, who underwent surgery late last week, said on Friday that her previous post had been 'misunderstood'.

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19 h. ago Jessie J gives tragic cancer update as she confirms 'I'm not all clear' after surgery

Singer Jessie J has shared an update on her cancer journey, after she underwent surgery following her diagnosis earlier this month - she also responded to a previous update

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20 h. ago Jessie J's upsetting cancer update as she confirms she hasn't had all

Jessie J has updated fans following her breast cancer diagnosis, explaining that she's not had the all-clear after sharing a 'positive affirmation' about her experience.

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21 h. ago Jessie J's sad cancer update as she reveals she hasn't had all

Jessie J has shared an update on her cancer journey after it was reported recently that her cancer 'is all gone,' with the singer now telling fans that she hasn't had the all-clear

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22 h. ago Finance experts advises everyone to keep £400 in cash at home

A finance expert has warned people to keep money at home in cash in case of emergencies - but having more than a certain amount might trigger a HMRC investigation

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23 h. ago Breakthrough British prostate cancer test could avoid need for biopsies in 80pc of men

The EpiSwitch PSE next generation blood test uses advances in technology to identify prostate cancer, the most common form of the disease among men in the UK

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24 h. ago Woman who 'looks just like Cole Palmer' says she 'can't sleep' after comparison

A woman has been unable to sleep after night after being compared to English footballer Cole Palmer - but people believe she has another celebrity lookalike out there

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25 h. ago Tips on how to sleep through a heatwave as temperatures expected to soar

A new report has revealed that over half of Brits have pulled a sickie due to the roasting weather impacting their sleep - and it's only set to get worse, with temperatures expected to spike again this weekend

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25 h. ago Spreading messages of hope, one card at a time: Maggie’s launches cancer card range at Scotmid

Scotmid has partnered with leading cancer support charity Maggie’s and greeting card brand Hallmark to become the only retail store selling a unique and heartfelt collection of cancer support cards, helping customers show they care while supporting a vital cause.

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