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Resident Doctors in England Set for Six-Day Strike After Job Package Withdrawn

Deadline Passes Without Agreement, Strike Imminent Resident doctors across England are gearing up for a six-day strike starting 7 April after the government failed to secure a deal before the prime minister’s ultimatum expired. The standoff follows the withdrawal of a package promising thousands of NHS jobs, expanded training positions, and pay reforms.

Jessica Kent-Hazledine pictured with her baby. Pic: PA
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Mother who lost sight after birth has vision restored

Mother Regains Vision After Plasma Donation Following Postpartum Blindness Mother Regains Sight After Sudden Blindness Post-Childbirth Jessica Kent-Hazledine , a 33-year-old mother from Cornwall, experienced a terrifying loss of vision just weeks after giving birth to her son. Waking up with almost no sight in her left eye and soon after losing vision in her right, she faced the harrowing possibility of permanent blindness.

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Jesy Nelson Champions Early Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Jesy Nelson Drives Early Screening for Rare Spinal Condition Jesy Nelson has ignited a powerful movement after the government accelerated the introduction of newborn screenings for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) , a rare and devastating genetic disorder. Jesy Nelson Personal Tragedy Fuels Campaign The former Little Mix singer’s twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson , were diagnosed with SMA following their premature birth last year.

England batter Ben Duckett was driving at 93mph. Pic: Staffordshire Police/ PA
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England Cricketer Ben Duckett Fined for Speeding at 93mph

England Cricketer Ben Duckett Fined for 93mph Speeding Ben Duckett , the England cricket opener, has been slapped with a £700 fine after clocking 93mph in a 70mph zone on the A50 near Stoke. The incident, which occurred in August, saw Duckett caught by a police speed gun, leading to legal consequences just hours before he starred in a Birmingham Phoenix victory at Old Trafford.

William Paterson. Pic: Police Scotland
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Drugs Courier Ordered to Repay £46,000 After Dumping £1M Cocaine

Drugs Courier Ordered to Repay £46,000 After Dumping £1M Cocaine William Paterson , a 37-year-old drugs courier, faces a substantial financial penalty after dumping nearly £1 million worth of cocaine during a dramatic high-speed police chase in Glasgow . The High Court in Edinburgh has mandated Paterson to repay over £46,000 in criminal proceeds, exposing the relentless pursuit of justice beyond his prison sentence.

A white Audi car parked next to the police station in Lurgan. Pic: PA
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Delivery Driver Held at Gunpoint with Explosive in Northern Ireland Hijacking

Delivery Driver Held at Gunpoint with Explosive in Northern Ireland Hijacking A fast food delivery driver endured a terrifying ordeal when armed hijackers forced him at gunpoint to drive to a police station with a “crude but viable” explosive device hidden in his car. This alarming attack on Monday night ignited a major security operation in County Armagh, Northern Ireland .

Donna Keogh went missing in 1998. Handout pic: Cleveland Police/PA
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Man Arrested in 1998 Disappearance and Murder of Donna Keogh

Breakthrough in Cold Case of Teen Missing for Nearly Three Decades Nearly 28 years after 17-year-old Donna Keogh vanished without a trace, police have made a significant breakthrough. A 64-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of her murder in Leeds , reigniting hope for answers in this long-standing mystery.

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Grooming Gangs Inquiry to Probe Ethnicity’s Role in Abuse Cases

Grooming Gangs Inquiry to Probe Ethnicity’s Role in Abuse Cases Baroness Anne Longfield , appointed to lead the highly anticipated statutory independent inquiry into grooming gangs, has vowed to confront every uncomfortable truth head-on. Launching the terms of reference, she commits to an unflinching examination of one of the most harrowing scandals in recent UK history.

Chloe Watson Dransfield, 16, died after a stabbing in Leeds. Pic: West Yorkshire Police
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Three Teens Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Leeds Girl

Three Teens Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Leeds Girl Three teenagers now face murder charges following the tragic death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds. The brutal stabbing shocked the local community and triggered a swift police response.

Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC. Pic: Invision/AP
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BBC Apologizes for Handling of Scott Mills Sexual Misconduct Allegations

BBC Apologizes for Handling of Scott Mills Sexual Misconduct Allegations Scott Mills , the well-known Radio 2 presenter, faced contract termination this weekend amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor. The BBC initially cited concerns over his “personal conduct” but has now revealed more disturbing details.

Nahom Medhanie was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday evening. Pic: Met Police
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Man shot dead while sitting in car named

Man Fatally Shot Near Euston Station While Sitting in Car Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Nahom Medhanie in Camden Nahom Medhanie , 26, was fatally shot while seated in his car near Euston station on Saturday night, sparking shock and grief across the community. Nahom Medhanie was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday evening.

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April 2026 Brings Major Financial Shifts: What You Need to Know

Major April 2026 Financial Changes Impacting Your Wallet April 2026 ushers in a wave of financial changes that will directly impact your household budget. From soaring council tax and water bills to rising broadband fees and even pricier pints, your cost of living is set to climb.

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