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NHS ibuprofen warning issued and who should avoid taking painkiller
Chronicle Live
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September 13, 2025
Whenever you're feeling under the weather, you may have reached for painkillers such as ibuprofen at some point. While most adults and young people aged 17 and over can use this medication safely, a warning reminds the public that certain groups...
NHS issues warning to anyone who takes ibuprofen - full list of side effects
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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September 13, 2025
If you're feeling under the weather, it's likely you've reached for ibuprofen at some point. While this medication is generally safe for most adults and young people aged 17 and over, there are certain groups who should avoid it. Ibuprofen comes...
Brits imprisoned in Afghanistan are 'literally dying' says US woman who was jailed with them
LAD Bible
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The conditions of Brits imprisoned by the Taliban have been released, and according to a woman who was locked up with them, it’s looking critical. After the son of an elderly British couple held by the Taliban issued a plea to President Donald...
British music icon, 76, admits to being ‘afraid of sex’ in new memoir
Metro
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September 13, 2025
Legendary singer Lulu has reflected on six decades in the industry (Picture: Getty Images) A British music icon is releasing a new tell-all memoir in which she talks about how she was ‘afraid of sex’ as a young popstar. Scottish singer Lulu rose...
Brits urged to sprinkle 1 bathroom item around their homes immediately to deter mice
Daily Express
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September 13, 2025
With mouse sightings on the rise as the colder weather approaches, homeowners are being encouraged to act quickly to protect their properties. Instead of relying on traps, poison or harsh chemicals, Brits are being advised to use one popular...
Elton John's 'bedridden' hospital photo sparks flood of concern over his health
Birmingham Live
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September 13, 2025
Sir Elton John has caused alarm amongst his loyal fanbase after posting a photograph of himself apparently confined to a hospital bed, adorned in a glittering cast. Nevertheless, it was merely a publicity stunt for his role in the forthcoming...
Emmerdale's Samantha Giles shares mum's devastating health battle hours before stage show
Birmingham Live
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September 13, 2025
18:04, 13 Sep 2025 Emmerdale's Samantha Giles has spoken out about the heartache she endured when her beloved mother suffered a severe stroke, which tragically struck just hours before Samantha was due to perform on stage. The soap star had just...
Mum who suffered severe postnatal depression back calls for specialist NI mental health unit
Belfast Live
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September 13, 2025
A mum who suffered severe postnatal depression after the birth of her daughter says she probably wouldn't be alive today if she lived in Northern Ireland where there is still no dedicated perinatal mental health unit. One in five women will...
Colin Jackson's new life now after 50-year secret and debilitating health battle
Wales Online
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September 13, 2025
The 2025 World Athletics Championships gets under way in Tokyo this weekend, with the world's top track and field stars set to battle it out for one of their sports' biggest prizes. With the BBC covering the action from Japan, a team full of...
General Hospital Spoilers: Britt’s PC Return – Old Rivalries Reignite, Old Feelings Spark, New Drama Slated
Celebrating The Soaps
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September 13, 2025
General Hospital spoilers note that The Britch, Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud), is officially back in Port Charles, as she made a splashing return during the Thursday, September 11 episode. Britt was greeted by shocked faces, some happy to see...
Meet the British woman preparing to spend a whole year on Mars without ever leaving terra firma - as she reveals which home comforts she'll really miss
Daily Mail
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September 13, 2025
A British woman is preparing to spend the whole year on Mars - but without ever leaving terra firma. Laura Marie, from Devon, will pass 378 days in a simulated version of conditions on Earth's neighbouring planet, at Nasa's Johnson Space Centre in...
First group of injured Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza for NHS treatment
The Mirror
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September 13, 2025
The first group of ill or injured Palestinian children to receive NHS treatment have been evacuated from Gaza and will arrive in the UK within days. It is understood the children are being cared for by medics in another country in the region,...
Big health study shows how a plant-based diet protects against disease
Earth.com
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A large new study followed 407,618 adults in six European countries for about 11 years and tracked the incidence of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. The researchers examined how closely people stuck to a healthful, plant-based diet and...
Guardians Notes: Brito, Bazzana, Thomas
MLB Trade Rumors
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September 13, 2025
Juan Brito’s injury-ravaged season has come to an early end, as the Guardians announced yesterday that the infield prospect would be undergoing surgery to fix his damaged left hamstring. The procedure has a recovery timeline of 8-12 weeks, so...
The rise of Farage and Reform UK
AntiCapitalist Resistance
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September 13, 2025
Reform UK in figures The number of paying subscribers exceeds 235,000 (paying £25 per year), surpassing that of the Conservatives and four times more than in July 2024. Reform UK came third in the 2024 general elections with just over 14% of the...
Dragon boating returns to Marina Bay in support of mental health
The Straits Times
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September 13, 2025
SINGAPORE – After an absence of almost six years, dragon boating made its return to Marina Bay, in support of mental health awareness in the Republic. Themed Rise Above The Waves, the IHH Healthcare x Singapore Sea Regatta was launched on Sept 13....
‘It’s ludicrous’: British ‘troublemaker’ charged with terrorism offence in Gibraltar denies he ‘supports Hamas’
Olive Press
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September 13, 2025
A BRITISH resident in Gibraltar has branded his terrorism charge as ‘ludicrous’ after being arrested for carrying a pro-Hamas placard on the Rock’s National Day. Anthony Farrell, 65, a figure well known within the halls of power in Gibraltar for...
I feel like a stranger in the UK after 21 years abroad
Metro
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September 13, 2025
Any reference to British popular culture completely goes over my head (Picture: Rebecca Loto) Sitting in a café with my friends, the conversation turned to Big Brother. I immediately felt a sense of dread. Not because I don’t like the hit-reality...
Merck and Astra may regret turning their back on Britain
The Times
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Two shock events rocked Britain’s life sciences sector last week. First, the US company Merck slammed the brakes on a £1 billion London research centre. Then AstraZeneca, the FTSE 100 giant, said it would pause a £200 million investment to expand...
BSI Launches Certification Service for UK Digital Identity Framework Compliance
The Fintech Times
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September 13, 2025
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a new certification service to help organisations comply with the latest version (Gamma 0.4) of the UK government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF). The service is...