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Boy first in UK to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery

Alfie Phillips, 9, had the pioneering treatment at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

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Big Sean reflects on his “very deep battle of depression” after death of Nipsey Hussle

"It felt like I hit a wall… and I either had to climb over it, or it was gonna fall on me and crush me" The post Big Sean reflects on his “very deep battle of depression” after death of Nipsey Hussle...

Patients describe 'culture of abuse' as 15 hospital staff arrested

Patients and their relatives say there is a culture of abuse at a mental health hospital.

Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors

Thousands of NHS workers were pursued by debt collectors after salary overpayments, the BBC finds.

NHS ’clearly failing’ to ensure children get measles vaccine, experts warn

Calls grow for reform of England’s vaccination system including delivery of jabs in pharmacies as take-up fallsChildren are at risk of measles because the NHS is “clearly failing” to ensure they get t...

Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities

It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

Students in England and Wales launch legal action over Covid-hit studies

More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sectorDozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking compe...

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Boy has UK-first surgery to make him taller

A nine-year-old boy has become the first patient to have pioneering leg-lengthening surgery in the UK.

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Youth Music’s misogyny in music report shows high rates of feeling unsafe and unfair pay

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Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London

UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measlesA big meas...

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Social media misleads young on gender transitioning, says England review leader

Hilary Cass, who led youth gender identity services review, warns of ‘unrealistic images and expectations’The expert who led the review into youth gender identity services has said young people are be...

Sky News - UK7 months ago

What are the symptoms of measles - and what should you do if you think your child is infected?

A "fast-spreading" measles outbreak in north London has left 34 children infected - and one fifth of them needing hospital treatment.

Sky News - UK7 months ago

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak in London leaves dozens of children infected

A measles outbreak has spread across several schools in north London, with some children needing hospital treatment.

More than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreak

Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capitalMore than 60 children have been infected by a measles outbreak in north London, it ha...

He was once a teen 'superstar'. But James Van Der Beek's cancer left him cash-strapped

A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

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He was once a teen 'superstar'. Why did James Van Der Beek need help to pay his medical bills?

A fundraiser was set up to help the actor's family after expensive cancer treatments devastated their finances.

The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando hospitalised after sending unsolicited explicit video to fan

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Massive Attack respond to UK ban on Palestine Action being deemed unlawful by high court

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