Plymouth NHS worker who was 'ashamed to go out' sheds 9st Slimming World

A Plymouth NHS worker who was "ashamed to go out" transformed her life by shedding nearly 9 stone. NHS worker Debbie Gatenby was a size 26 and struggling with her health - with just walking leaving her out of breath. She says her weight also put...

Twin Health Outperforms Traditional Care & Legacy Digital Health Solutions, Setting New Standard For Diabetes And Weight Loss

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Twin Health is the first metabolic health vendor to publish a gold-standard randomized controlled trial in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst. The trial was conducted in collaboration with a leading academic medical...

Quin-demic fear: As Covid surges, flu and RSV are also on the rise sparking warnings NHS could be overwhelmed and operations cancelled

The UK could be hit by a 'quin-demic' of winter viruses—Covid, flu, RSV, rhinovirus and norovirus—putting 'extreme' pressure on the NHS, experts warn. Two new Covid variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are already fuelling a surge in infections, with...

New deal on Sedgley health centre could bring housing hub to the area

The future of the building, which is home to a health centre and library, had been uncertain because the lease was due to expire in March 2026. Dudley Council has secured a deal in principle with landlord Aviva for a new long-term lease which...

Tattoo studio in Bradford raises thousands for mental health charity

Beyond Ink tattoo Studio pulled off a fundraising event for Mind UK in the form of a Flash Tattoo event and bake sale for MindUK, raising £2,320. Under the banner ‘Ink for Mind’, the studio offered tattoos at £20 each alongside a 14-hour marathon...

North Wales tearoom and café with unique feature

Truly Scrumptious is a unique vintage tearoom, located on King Street, Mold. It has offered the warmest of welcomes to its customers for just over a decade. For the last few years, it was run by Catherine Jones, who reluctantly had to sell the...

M4 road closures and roadworks to hit drivers in Wales this weekend

The eastbound carriageway of M4 motorway between junctions 37 and 38 near Pyle in south Wales during poor driving conditions (Image: Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures) Road closures and disruptions could have an impact on your journey this weekend,...

Interview: Christians and Mental Health – Dr Mark Mayfield

If you’ve followed my journey for any length of time, you know I keep coming back to saying the church must learn to really sit with suffering, and to make room for pain without pretending it isn’t difficult. I’ve challenged the tendency toward...

Your views on a family losing their home, a new health programme and VAT exemptions

Here are your letters from the latest edition of the Fenland Citizen… What on earth is this country coming to? Regarding your front page story last week about a family losing their home of more than 40 years. Jamie Bird and his family are losing...

Surrey named among England’s best cycling spots with sun kissed nature reserve perfect for capturing autumn

With another school holiday on the horizon, some parents are starting to think of ways to entertain their children while they are at home for the week. One great activity to enjoy during the autumn is a woodland bike ride, and Surrey is a great...

How Sarah Mullally can fix the Church of England

Regardless of whether Sarah Mullally was our preferred choice for the new Archbishop of Canterbury, we should wish her well in her appointment. I hesitate to say ‘congratulate’, as this role is not a career prize but a demanding ministry of...

Inside Greg James' life including marriage, health scare and net worth

Greg James made his name on the radio Greg James' distinctive tones are familiar to countless listeners, with the broadcaster's voice routinely rousing audiences on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast programme. The 39-year-old has built an impressive...

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer. "We are thrilled to welcome Brittney to the DMU Clinic," says Lauren Mach...

The UK city where it's hardest for locals to live healthily

It reveals that factors such as access to nutritious food, green spaces, healthcare services, and opportunities for physical activity are heavily influenced by geographic location. Communities facing socioeconomic challenges often contend with...

Cocaine carnage is coming to Britain

Unwitting beachgoers described the scene as “something out of a movie”. A motorised dinghy dramatically ran aground on the golden sands of a Cornish beach last September with police in hot pursuit. Three men made a stumbling attempt to scarper...

Across New England, new strategies and collaborations fill the need for local news

Late last year, journalists at The New Bedford Light, a community news outlet in Massachusetts, covered plans for $1 billion in renovations at the city's aging school buildings. Because of the nonprofit news outlet’s reporting, the next school...

Chiadi Ndu: Advocating mental health wellness, awareness

Chiadi Ndu, PhD, is a lawyer and mental health expert. She founded Behind The Heart (BTH) Integrated Wellness and Therapy in 2012 and has completed over 8, 000hours of professional counselling and psychotherapy. A member of the British...

Peatland monitoring in Scotland secures major grant boost

As one of the largest degraded ecosystems in Scotland, yet one of its most important carbon sinks, national efforts are taking place to conserve and restore damaged peat bogs. The effort is being led by Peatland ACTION, funded by Scottish...

How mushroom-powered trees are growing Scotland's future forests

As the UK marks Fungus Day 2025 on October 4, FLS has revealed that trials using fungal pellets during tree planting have significantly improved sapling survival rates. The pellets, developed by Edinburgh-based start-up Rhizocore Technologies,...

Historic UK Red Funnel Ferries Sold to Private Equity Firm

One of the most historic names in ferry operations, the UK’s Red Funnel, which traces its origins to 1820, reported that as of the end of September, the firm was sold to the UK-based investment firm Njord Partners. While the firm has been owned by...