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Man dies after flu symptoms turn out to be brain tumour
Kieran Shingler, 26, from Warrington, died after flu-like symptoms were diagnosed as a grade three astrocytoma brain tumour. Read his family's tribute.
Cost of raising a child in UK soars to £249,000
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
Diabetes Drug Trial for Aneurysms in UK
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Teen's 'exam stress' symptoms turn out to be brain tumour
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, from Newcastle, saw colours on her exam paper and had an unsteady gait. Initially dismissed as exam stress, she was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Read her story.
Boy survives brain tumour after acid reflux misdiagnosis
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
Christmas Eve Quiz: Can You Answer These Tricky Questions?
Challenge your wits this Christmas Eve with our festive trivia quiz. From Formula One to Nobel Prizes and Discworld, see how many answers you know. Try it now!
School Car Park Crash Causes Life-Changing Brain Injury
A teenage girl has been sentenced after a friend suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage falling from a car she drove. Read the full court report.
Norwich man's 20.26-hour run for brain tumour research
Jack Syder-Mills from Norwich will run six consecutive half marathons starting New Year's Eve to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by his sister's diagnosis. Support his challenge.
Teen's life with rare achromatopsia in shades of grey
Avi Krishnan, 13 from Pinner, sees the world in shades of grey due to achromatopsia. His family supports Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal to fund sight loss research and gene therapy trials.
York Households Pay £671 More for Energy
Analysis reveals York has the UK's priciest energy bills at £1,181 a year. Expert tips on cutting costs and improving home insulation this winter.
Saturday Quiz: General Knowledge and Cryptic Puzzles
Challenge your brain with this week's quiz, featuring general knowledge questions and clever cryptic clues based on nursery rhymes. See how many answers you know!
Father's Christmas appeal for brain tumour research
José Maria from Redhill honours son Chevy's memory by fundraising for the Brain Tumour Research Christmas Appeal. He aims to change the 1% funding statistic and find a cure.
Five diet rules linked to lower dementia risk
New research reveals five key principles of a Mediterranean diet that could enhance brain health and reduce dementia risk, impacting over 944,000 people in the UK. Discover the simple dietary changes that could make a difference.
Brain injury survivor wins national Headway award
Lorna Collins from Amersham wins the Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year Award for her creative work supporting brain injury survivors. Discover her inspiring story.
Northallerton woman's tongue rebuilt with arm skin and tattoo
Harriet Trewhitt, 21, had half her tongue removed due to cancer. Rebuilt with arm skin, her forearm tattoo now sits inside her mouth. She backs Cancer Research UK's vital funding drive.
Brain tumour symptoms dismissed as exam stress in teen
Katie-Jo Bartlett, 19, had her brain tumour symptoms repeatedly dismissed as GCSE stress by GPs. Her story highlights the vital signs of brain tumours and the importance of seeking a second opinion.
HMRC Tax Freeze to Cost Workers Thousands by 2031
The Autumn Budget's extended income tax threshold freeze until 2031 is a 'stealth tax' costing workers up to £4,420. Discover the generational split and financial impact.
Birmingham mum's labour after toddler's cancer diagnosis
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Boy, 8, raises £2k for brain tumour research in Santa run
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Seven UK jobs most at risk from AI in 2025
New CIPD research reveals the seven roles most likely to be replaced by AI next year. Discover which jobs are at risk and why a national upskilling drive is crucial.
Saturday Quiz: General Knowledge & Cryptic Puzzles
Challenge your brain with this week's Saturday Quiz. Features general knowledge, cryptic clues, and answers from December 5. How many can you get right?
35 Surnames Linked to Royal Bloodlines
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
How Quality Street decides which sweets to discontinue
A Nestlé brand manager reveals the consumer-driven process behind Quality Street's chocolate mix and why axing a sweet causes 'outrage'. Discover the years of planning behind new flavours.
Cancer Research UK Christmas Carol Concert in Glasgow
STV's Laura Boyd and mum Megan Campbell launch Glasgow Cathedral carol concert for Cancer Research UK. Tickets on sale for festive fundraiser on December 4.
Woman suffered heart attack aged 27 after dismissing symptom
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
TikTok trend leaves friend brain damaged, driver walks free
A bus driver's 17-second TikTok challenge in a car park ended in tragedy, leaving his friend with a severe brain injury. Read the full court details and police warning.
Driving habits may be early warning sign of dementia
New research reveals that changes in driving habits, tracked by GPS, can detect mild cognitive impairment with 87% accuracy. Learn how this could lead to safer roads and earlier interventions.
Schumacher friend's sad prediction 12 years after accident
Former Red Bull executive Richard Hopkins shares heartbreaking forecast about Michael Schumacher's future 12 years after his devastating ski accident. Read the full story.
UK R&D spending rebounds, but Wales share under 2%
New ONS figures show UK business R&D expenditure rose to £55.6bn in 2024. However, Wales contributed less than 2% of the total. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
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