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Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies at 39
Theo Burrell, an expert on the BBC's "Antiques Roadshow," has died at the age of 39 following a four-year battle with an aggressive brain cancer.
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- Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies at 39
- Veteran British broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan dies at 68
- NHS urges 50s to complete free bowel cancer screening kits
- UK launches consultation on plain vape, tobacco packaging
- BC nurses expand pickets to major hospitals after impasse
- UK sees rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant shigella
- UK disability benefit PIP deemed unfit for purpose in review
- Plymouth girl receives unnecessary chemo after misdiagnosis
- Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses begin historic strike
- Shiv Sena corporator arrested after assault on doctors
- NICE approves provisional NHS use of two endometriosis tests
- Princess of Wales visits Evelina London Children's Hospital
Veteran British broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan dies at 68
Veteran British broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan has died at the age of 68. He passed away peacefully at his home in North London on the morning of Saturday, July 11, 2026, with his family by his side, following a battle wit...
NHS urges 50s to complete free bowel cancer screening kits
Health officials in England are urging people in their 50s to complete and return free bowel cancer screening kits, as new data reveals a significant gap in participation between the youngest and oldest eligible age grou...
UK launches consultation on plain vape, tobacco packaging
The UK government and devolved administrations have launched a major public consultation on proposals to introduce plain packaging and strict display restrictions for vaping and tobacco products, aiming to curb their app...
BC nurses expand pickets to major hospitals after impasse
Nurses in British Columbia have significantly escalated their job action, expanding picket lines to major hospitals across the province after declaring a bargaining impasse.
UK sees rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant shigella
A sexually transmitted form of the bacterial gut infection shigellosis is spreading more than twice as fast as other strains in the United Kingdom and is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, posing a distinct ...
UK disability benefit PIP deemed unfit for purpose in review
A landmark government review has concluded that the UK's main disability benefit is "not fit for purpose," describing its application process as "dehumanising" and "degrading" for millions of claimants.
Plymouth girl receives unnecessary chemo after misdiagnosis
A 12-year-old girl from Plymouth endured six rounds of chemotherapy for a disease she never had after being misdiagnosed at age five, her family has said.
Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses begin historic strike
Thousands of nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston walked off the job on Wednesday, July 8, in what union officials describe as the largest nurses strike in Massachusetts history.
Shiv Sena corporator arrested after assault on doctors
A Shiv Sena corporator has been arrested in Maharashtra following an alleged assault on medical staff at a public hospital, an incident that has triggered widespread condemnation and protests from healthcare workers.
NICE approves provisional NHS use of two endometriosis tests
Two new medical tests designed to dramatically speed up the diagnosis of endometriosis have been approved for provisional use within England's and Wales's National Health Service.
Princess of Wales visits Evelina London Children's Hospital
The Princess of Wales visited Evelina London Children's Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, meeting young patients and their families while highlighting the hospital's expansion plans.
Dog attacks on UK postal workers drop 8% but stay high
Dog attacks on postal workers in the United Kingdom have decreased over the past year but remain at a high level, with an average of 38 incidents reported every week, according to new figures released by Royal Mail.
UK pharmacies launch Wegovy weight-loss pill, warn of fakes
A new weight loss pill is being made available in the United Kingdom for the first time, with pharmacies preparing for a significant surge in demand and warnings issued about a potential rise in counterfeit versions.
NHS England rolls out AI triage tool in app
The National Health Service in England has announced a major rollout of artificial intelligence within its official app to direct patients to the most appropriate care, a move aimed at reducing waiting times and administ...
London Pride parade draws over 1 million, activists warn
More than a million people gathered in central London on Saturday, July 4, for the city's annual Pride parade, a day of celebration and protest for LGBTQ rights.
Trump rule aims to cut Medicare drug costs by $1.1 billion
The Trump administration has proposed a rule it says would lower out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries by preventing hospitals from charging markups on discounted medications.
NHS launches Movement 26.2 walking rewards in England
A new nationwide program will offer rewards to people in England who walk the equivalent of a marathon each month, as part of a major public health initiative to combat physical inactivity.
Jesy Nelson documentary shows twins' SMA diagnosis
Former pop star Jesy Nelson has shared the raw, emotional moment she learned her twin daughters were diagnosed with a severe genetic condition, footage that forms the heart of a new documentary launching this month.
Lisa Faulkner Discloses Early-Stage Breast Cancer Surgery
Actress and television presenter Lisa Faulkner has revealed she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and has undergone successful surgery.
