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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

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1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim

Kaylee Golding says she’s got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings.

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Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm

The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.

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Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm

The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.

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Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders appeal

The 34-year-old was given 14 whole life terms last year after being found guilty of murdering babies.

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Rare illness dad could bleed to death at any moment

Alberto Almeida’s life was saved by blood donations after his illness led to serious haemorrhages.

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Army backtracks on teen rejected over breast-cancer gene

The Army had been accused of sexism after rejecting a teen who may have a gene raising her risk of breast cancer.

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‘Surgeon left a specimen bag inside me after hernia op’

Part of Tom Hadrys’s bowel cut out during the operation was also left behind by the surgeon.

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Children targeted with vapes spiked with nitazenes

One child has been treated with Naloxene, usually given for opiate overdoses.

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