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A man was killed in a crash between a Bugatti and an ambulance responding to a 999 call. The smash happened at around 6.30pm when the sports car met an ambulance with its blue lights flashing on the northbound carriageway of the A6 in Bedfordshire. Officers were called to the scene between between Barton and Clophill. The collision resulted in a man in his 50s being pronounced dead at the scene by emergency workers, but it is not clear in which vehicle he was travelling. Bedfordshire Police say he has not yet been formally identified. His next of kin have been told of his death and are being supported by family liaison officers. A man in his 50s has died after a crash between a Bugatti and an ambulance on the A6 ( Image: Google Streetview) Sergeant Tim Davies of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road policing asked for any witnesses to contact them He said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this time. “I would urge anyone to … [Read more...] about Man killed in crash between a Bugatti and ambulance responding to 999 call

A baby girl drowned in the bath after her mother fainted during an adverse reaction to a Covid jab, an inquest has heard. Louise Atkinson blacked out while nine-month-old Eleanor, also known as Ellie, was in three inches of water. The lawyer had received her first dose of the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine the previous day. Ellie’s father James found the mother and daughter unresponsive in the bathroom when he returned from a trip to the dentist. He managed to wake his wife by shaking her shoulder, but Ellie was ‘blue’ and face down in the water. Mr Atkinson called 999 as he tried in vain to carry out CPR on his daughter. Emergency services arrived six minutes later at their home in Christchurch, Dorset. Ellie was flown by helicopter to Southampton General Hospital, but was pronounced dead four hours later on March 23, 2021. A post-mortem examination found that ‘on the balance of probabilities’ the baby’s cause of death was inhalation of water or drowning. Public … [Read more...] about Baby drowned in bath when mum collapsed from rare reaction to Covid jab

Dragons’ Den: Peter Jones questions business’s web address Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Having run for 19 seasons, BBC Two's Dragons' Den still remains hugely popular and Jones is the last remaining original investor. With thousands of budding entrepreneurs trying to win Jones’ investment, some would be surprised to know that it was through his “addiction to business” that led to the reality star suffering from pneumonia, a life-threatening infection that affects the lungs. Related articles Bowel cancer symptoms: How thick is your poo? The 'classic' sign Prostate cancer: Ejaculating 21 times a month may reduce your risk In a Q+A … [Read more...] about Peter Jones health: ‘I thought I was going to die’ Dragons’ Den star on troubling illness

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that feared she was 'having a heart attack' after her beloved father passed away. The 49-year-old Marvel actress fell ill at her home in London but struggled to call emergency services. The Hollywood actress, who lost dad Bruce to cancer in 2002, said: "I thought the grief was gonna split me open. "I woke up in the middle of the night and I thought I was having a heart attack. "The only reason I didn't call the emergency services is because I didn't know that in England you dial 999 - in America it's 911. "Honestly, I thought I was dying." The star thought she was dying ( Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) Recalling the first year of her life without her father after his death, the mum-of-two admitted that she has no idea how she made it through. Speaking on the By The Light Of The Moon podcast, Gwyneth said: “I don’t know how we all got through it, my mother, my brother and I. It was pretty messed up. Anyone will tell you, … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow thought she was having ‘heart attack’ from grief after father’s funeral

Anxious police have called for help finding a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen since 3.30am today. Chloe Grewer has been missing since the early hours, when she was at a McDonalds in Manchester city centre. In a statement Greater Manchester Police said officers are "increasingly concerned" for the teenager. She had travelled from her home in Selby to meet a friend yesterday, officers said. The force said: "Officers in Selby are appealing for information to help them locate missing 15-year-old Chloe Grewer from Appleton Roebuck in Selby. "Chloe was last seen on Friday, May 13, 2022, when she left a property to meet a friend. "It’s understood that Chloe then travelled to Manchester where she was last sighted at 3.30am this morning (Saturday, May 14, 2022) at the McDonalds restaurant on Oxford Road in Manchester city centre." Chloe is described as having very long dark brown hair, blue eyes and is around 5 feet 6 inches with a slim build. The schoolgirl has a … [Read more...] about Urgent search for girl who vanished from McDonalds after travelling to meet friend

Published 3 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Gardaí (Irish police) have launched a murder investigation into the "violent and traumatic death" of a woman in the north Dublin suburb of Ballymun. On Tuesday, at about 15.30, three gardaí went to a house at Sandyhill Gardens, following a 999 call. The body of 52-year-old Lisa Thompson was found at the address. Ms Thompson had been subject of a serious physical assault and had suffered significant injuries, gardaí said. In a statement, Supt Darren McCarthy said that the scene remains preserved with a technical and forensic examination of the house ongoing. The body of Ms Thompson was removed yesterday evening to the city morgue, with a post mortem due to take place on Thursday. Supt McCarthy said: "A family liaison officer has been appointed to Lisa's family and An Garda Síochána will continue to keep the … [Read more...] about Ballymun: Murder investigation into ‘violent and traumatic death’

Warwick Smith/STUFF Kate Hicks speaks about creating Birth Trauma Aotearoa Trust to advocate for parents who have been through a traumatic birth. Up to one in three women experience mental trauma after giving birth, but overloaded maternal mental health services mean they are often left to fend for themselves. Cecile Meier reports. Lyla Hughes is almost 4, but her mother’s emotions are still raw as she recounts her daughter’s birth. Erin Hughes sobs as she talks about waiting six hours to hold Lyla for the first time after she was born via emergency C-section . That was the hardest part, she says. Harder than having a surgeon rummage through her belly to extract a stuck Lyla, harder than having a premature baby and harder than fighting to get breastfeeding going. Hughes was 33 weeks pregnant when baby Lyla stopped moving. READ MORE: I wrote this while having an epidural Ashleigh's traumatic birth: 'I lost who I was going to be as a mother' C-section … [Read more...] about Giving birth can be traumatic – who checks on mothers?

No10's long-awaited Covid inquiry will examine how badly lockdowns impacted the nation's mental health and children. Officials today revealed the scope of the independent probe would be broadened to include the wider impacts of pandemic restrictions. There were fears the investigation would fall into the same trap as earlier reports that focused on lives lost directly to Covid and ruled the UK should have locked down for longer. Since then, data has accrued suggesting the benefits of lockdowns were overblown and the wider consequences were underestimated. The inquiry, which already included 26 topics, is being chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett. She will have the power to summon witnesses to give evidence under oath — even the Prime Minister. After reviewing more than 20,000 responses to her original draft terms of reference last month, the main complaint was that they were too narrow. The inquiry will now also examine the pandemic’s unequal impact on ethnic minority … [Read more...] about No10’s independent Covid inquiry WILL probe impact of lockdowns on mental health and young people

Published 17 February Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Storm Dudley West Midlands Railway (WMR) has issued a "do not travel" warning for Friday amid concerns over Storm Eunice. There will be a "significantly reduced" WMR service on Friday, but the operator says pre-booked tickets for the date are valid on Thursday and Saturday. Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds to the region, just two days after disruption by Storm Dudley . Some West Midlands schools have decided to close on Friday as precautions are taken across the area. It comes as The Met Office issued an amber weather warning locally, with a rare red one issued for the South West. About 10 flood alerts are in place around the West Midlands. Flood barriers have already gone up in Bewdley and Shrewsbury, with the River Severn expected to peak on Saturday. On … [Read more...] about Storm Eunice: West Midlands Railway issues ‘do not travel’ warning

BBC presenters are earning up to £20,000 a day by carrying out non-BBC work on the side, according to a register of outside interests. Dan Walker, the BBC Breakfast presenter, hosted two events in a single day, each paying up to £10,000. Huw Edwards appeared at four events in the space of a month, making at least £25,000, although the true figure is hidden and could be much higher. The BBC’s register of external events, released quarterly, shows the levels to which some presenters will go to earn extra money. On a Friday in February, Walker, 45, hosted a daytime event for Best Companies, interviewing employers about their “workplace engagement” levels. Within hours, he was hosting a second event, details of which were not included on the register. But each assignment paid £5,000-10,000. His BBC salary is £295,000-£299,999 . BBC sources said Walker was not hosting BBC Breakfast that day and was free to take on other work. A week later, he earned a further … [Read more...] about Dan Walker among BBC presenters with nice little earners on the side