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Healthy Dad of 2 Smelled Bleach at Home and Assumed His Wife Had Been Cleaning. He Then Received a Devastating Diagnosis By Becca Longmire
NEED TO KNOW A dad of two was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February 2020 after experiencing "strange symptoms" Sam Suriakumar, 40, said he’d been "smelling a strange smell and feeling really unwell" in the days leading up to his diagnosis with...

Culture Capitals: The best British cities to reach by rail for an enriching day out
Whether you’re into contemporary art, awe-inspiring architecture, dazzling design or literary history, Britain is bursting at the seams with amazing cultural experiences – and travelling by rail is the perfect stress-free way to experience them....

British Singer: Jesus cursed those who harm children
British singer Yusuf Islam has strongly criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza, denouncing the use of starvation as a tactic and stating, “Those who harm children are cursed by Jesus.” In a post on X on Thursday, he made his remark, attaching a photo...

Almost half of NHS England waiting list patients yet to have initial appointment
NHS England figures last month estimated 7.36 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of May, relating to just under 6.23 million patients – with the analysis from MBI Health suggesting almost half of those have been left in...

King's nephew announces engagement to NHS nurse
Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent and Jamie Hawkins 21:15, 01 Aug 2025 The King’s nephew Peter Phillips has announced his engagement to girlfriend Harriet Sperling today (Friday). Peter and his partner were pictured in photographs released to...

Indian bowler Akash Deep lights Test fuse after putting arm around England’s Ben Duckett
India roared back into contention on an exhilarating second day of the final Test as their seamers restricted England to a 23-run lead after the hosts had threatened to run away with the match, and the series. After mopping up India’s brittle tail...

UK to help treat injured Gazans evacuated to Egypt
Britain is continuing to push Israel to open up its borders and let in trucks carrying food for starving Gazans Britain is to send £1m of aid to help treat some of the thousands of Gazans medically evacuated due to the war with Israel. The new...

Who is Harriet Sperling? NHS nurse gets engaged to King Charles' nephew
Peter Phillips, nephew of King Charles, has announced his engagement to Harriet Sperling, an NHS nurse and single mother. To mark the occasion, a photograph showed the son of Princess Anne with Sperling as she highlighted her engagement ring, BBC...

Travel | Portuguese passport ranks 4th most powerful in the world – London, UK
Posted on 01 August 2025. Portugal’s passport has been officially ranked the 4th most powerful globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 190 countries and territories. The climb to 4th...

UK tech funding roundup: This week’s deals from Ultromics to Fluid Focus
This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI cardiology diagnostics group Ultromics, cross-border payments startup Due and more. UKTN tracked £96.8m worth of UK tech investment this week (28 July to 1 August), a 46% week-on-week decrease across...

New survey reveals incredible benefits of daily commuting change on mental health: 'Could be a game-changer'
"These findings are a clear signal." by Leslie SattlerAugust 1, 2025 U.K. workers have growing interest in e-bikes for daily travel even as total cycling numbers fall, according to new research released for Cycle to Work Day 2025, reported Cycling...

Can You Balance Like a Flamingo? It May Reveal Hidden Health Risks
When it comes to keeping fit, we’re often encouraged to sneak in more steps and keep our muscles strong. But does anyone urge us to practice standing on one leg? Almost never. And that’s a problem, considering a recent Mayo Clinic study found...

UK holidaymakers shun typical tourist spots for genuine local experiences
More than three quarters of British travellers are determined to 'live like a local' during their overseas adventures this summer, as the emphasis moves towards having more authentic experiences. In an effort to do this, holiday-makers are seeking...

Ben Duckett given odd send-off by Akash Deep in latest England-India flashpoint
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises over 10 month wait for vital gynaecology appointments
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has apologised to women facing prolonged waits for vital gynaecology appointments. It comes after figures showed that the ongoing average wait for inpatient gynaecology appointments at NHS Greater Glasgow and...

Researchers raise red flags after finding dangerous chemical in common consumer product: 'Blatant gap in health and safety regulation'
Some tampons sold in the United Kingdom have tested positive for a pesticide, prompting experts to highlight a gap in safety regulations for period care. What's happening? A report highlighted by The Guardian in late May revealed that researchers...

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Keir Starmer must fight for UK drug firms
By DAILY MAIL COMMENT Published: 20:26 EDT, 1 August 2025 | Updated: 21:18 EDT, 1 August 2025 The life sciences industry is among the brightest jewels in the British economy, generating £100billion a year and employing more than 300,000 people. At...

Tenants told to evacuate New Britain building due to structural concerns
Residents living in an apartment building in New Britain were told to vacate their homes immediately due to structural issues. City officials said an out-of-state landlord for a building at 638 Stanley St. called an insurance company to check out...

Family unsure about fate of British couple held by Taliban
LONDON: The family of elderly British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds, detained for six months without charge in Afghanistan, fears the worst as their health declines. “I don’t know if they’re still alive,” said their son, Jonathan Reynolds, who...

US Health Care Disparities in Immunology Biologics Access: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objectives: Biologics have substantially improved health outcomes for patients with immunologic conditions. However, not all patients have equitable access to these important medications. Accordingly, we conducted a systematic review to...