24 h. ago Woman, 23, who died after refusing chemotherapy ‘adversely influenced’ by mother

Paloma Shemiran turned down cancer treatment and instead followed an “alternative treatment programme” led by her mother, prominent online conspiracy theorist Kate “Kay” Shemirani

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29 h. ago UK woman who refused cancer drugs was influenced by mother, inquest finds

Paloma Shemirani, 23, died after refusing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma despite doctors’ concernsA woman who died after refusing chemotherapy doctors believed would have given her a strong chance of recovery was “adversely influenced” by her conspiracy theorist mother, a coroner has said.Paloma Shemirani died aged 23 in July 2024 after refusing conventional treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. On Thursday, the coroner in her inquest said the influence of her parents, Kay and Faramarz Shemirani, “more than minimally” contributed to her death. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Woman who died after refusing chemotherapy ‘adversely influenced’ by mother

Paloma Shemirani, 23, collapsed on July 19 last year and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital where she died five days later.

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35 h. ago Tributes paid to 'beautiful' woman, 21, who died suddenly in tragedy

Isabella Clark has been remembered as a "beloved" daughter and friend who "touched the lives of everyone she met"

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44 h. ago Nearly 100 years after her death, Oxford’s first female Indigenous scholar honoured

Mākereti Papakura died weeks before handing in her thesis at Oxford university documenting the life and customs of her tribe, work that is still used by Māori todayMore than 100 years ago, a Māori woman packed up her life as a tour guide and entertainer in New Zealand and set off for England, where she would soon make history by enrolling at Oxford university.In a tragic turn, Mākereti Papakura – believed to be the first woman from an Indigenous community to study at the university – died just weeks before completing her thesis, and in the decades since, her family has fought to have her degree recognised. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Woman with cancer died after wrong patient given CT scan in NHS 'blunder'

A scanning error at the NHS Scarborough Hospital led to the delayed cancer diagnosis of Pamela Honeybone, who later died, after another woman called Pamela's results were attributed to her

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48 h. ago Woman who adopted raw 'fruitarian' diet starves to death in Bali hotel room

Karolina Krzyzak, 27, began the experimental diet - consuming only raw fruit - when she was aged 19 and became obsessed with body image and the concept of 'clean eating'.

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60 h. ago Elderly woman died after falling from 'second floor bedroom window' at care home

Enquiries are ongoing

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3 d. ago Woman dies after 'falling from window' at care home as investigation launched

Emergency services were called to the care home on Monday morning.

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3 d. ago Tragedy as woman, 78, dies after 'falling from window' at care home

An investigation is underway

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3 d. ago Woman dies after being hit by Tesco delivery van on narrow street as driver, 33, arrested

A WOMAN has died after she was hit by a Tesco delivery van in a horror crash with cops arresting the driver. Emergency services including an air ambulance rushed to the scene in Bangor, Wales, shortly after midday on Monday. But despite the best efforts of blue light services, the elderly pedestrian was sadly pronounced...

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4 d. ago Woman dies after being hit by Tesco delivery van in Welsh city

Police said the driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

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4 d. ago Tragedy as runner dies after taking part in Potters Arf half marathon

A runner who competed in the Potters Arf half-marathon in Stoke-on-Trent tragically died after suffering a medical episode moments after the race ended, police have confirmed

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5 d. ago Man in his 80s dies after suffering ‘medical episode’ behind the wheel before crashing into wall

A MAN has died after his car veered onto the pavement and smashed into a wall. Police rushed to reports of a crash at around 12pm this afternoon on Guide Lane in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester. Officers believe that the driver of a Kia Rio suffered a medical episode behind the wheel, causing him to lose...

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5 d. ago Man in his 80s dies as car crashes into wall after suffering 'medical episode' behind the wheel

Police rushed to Guide Lane in Audenshaw, Tameside, Greater Manchester, at around noon today after receiving reports of a smash on the street.

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5 d. ago Pedestrian, 56, killed in horror crash on Scots road pictured as man, 58, charged

A MAN has been charged after a woman died in a horror crash last year. Kellylee Robson, 56, was struck by a motor on Dumbarton Road in Clydebank on Thursday November 7. She tragically lost her life after the crash. A major investigation into the tragedy was launched. Cops have now arrested and charged a...

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6 d. ago M60 death crash victim, 62, pictured as family pay heartbreaking tribute

Stephen Hampton, 62, tragically died in a crash on the M60 in Trafford. Police are investigating whether he suffered from a medical related episode at the wheel

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6 d. ago Cradle Mountain tourist dies after walking group overwhelmed by extreme weather at national park

Tasmania police say four Chinese nationals were found by another group of walkers on Friday but one woman tragically diedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tourist has died after her walking group faced sudden extreme weather conditions at Cradle Mountain national park in Tasmania on Friday.Police on Saturday confirmed that one woman among the group of four Chinese nationals visiting the state had died but said the other three were in good condition. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Tributes pour in as beloved Stockport woman dubbed 'Queen of Chestergate' dies aged 87

Molly Webb was a regular at the pub famous on Facebook for its lively karaoke nights

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7 d. ago Woman, 24, who died after 'medical episode' at the wheel is named

The young woman from Bolton was declared dead after a horror crash in the town

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