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Blood supplies in Britain have dropped to worrying levels, with the NHS forced to recall former staff to run donation centres and donors urged to come forward. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said it had launched critical incident plans and was doing everything it could to avoid having to ask hospitals to delay non-urgent surgery. The supply problems are being caused by staff shortages due to Covid, leading to some donors having appointments cancelled. Virus cases in England have risen by 33 per cent in the past week , according to the Government’s coronavirus dashboard, while the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that around 2.3 million people in Britain are currently infected. NHSBT said it was redeploying staff from other parts of the country to fill the gaps and was increasing calls for new donors to come forward in areas where there were still appointments available. If supplies do not pick up soon, the NHS will be forced to issue an amber alert and ask … [Read more...] about Surgery under threat as UK blood supplies plunge

Dr Isyaka Mamman has been jailed for three years for negligence manslaughter (Image: Daily Mirror) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Dr Isyaka Mamman, 85, was today jailed for three years after a court heard he pierced the sac containing Shahida Parveen's heart while trying to extract bone marrow from her sternum. Mamman had already been suspended once by medical watchdogs and was sacked - but then re-employed by the Royal Oldham Hospital, where he was responsible for a series of critical incidents. Related articles Customer wins courier refund after computer monitor 'disappears' One in ten trips to A&E is repeated in a week, figures show … [Read more...] about NHS doctor, 85, lied about age killed mum in botched operation

The German government on Thursday presented plans to make it easier for transgender people to formally change their name and gender, ending decades-old rules that require them to get expert assessments and a court's authorization. Under the planned “self-determination law,” adults would be able to change their first name and legal gender at registry offices without further formalities. The existing “transsexual law,” which took effect in 1981, currently requires individuals to obtain assessments from two experts whose training and experience makes them “sufficiently familiar with the particular problems of transsexualism” and then a court decision to change the gender on official documents. Over the years, Germany 's top court struck down other provisions that required transgender people to get divorced and sterilized, and to undergo gender-transition surgery. The existing law “breathes the spirit of the '70s,” Germany's minister for families, Lisa Paus, said. “At … [Read more...] about Germany plans to ease rules for formal changes of gender

The contents from the stomach of a 15-foot-long crocodile in Australia may have yielded a gruesome clue about the fate of a man reported missing 13 years ago, it has been reported. Back in July, John Lever, who owned the Koorana Crocodile Farm, in Rockhampton, Queensland, found the creature that he called MJ dead. After its death, which followed several months of it not being able to eat, its stomach was opened up. Lever was left scratching his head when he saw that the stomach contained an orthopedic plate with six stainless steel screws. He told Australia's ABC News in July: "Obviously whatever bone he'd taken in that had had the operation performed on it, had been eaten away by the crocodile's stomach juices and just left the stainless steel plate with the six screws in it." It sparked a probe into whether it was used in the veterinary or medical industries but turned out to be from someone who had had surgery to have a metal plate put in to fix a broken leg bone. Police … [Read more...] about Giant saltwater crocodile found with mysterious surgical plate in stomach, police open missing persons investigation

July 05, 2022 - 15:48 BST HELLO!'s Daily Lowdown Podcast is bringing you all the best celebrity news... Welcome to your Daily Lowdown from HELLO! . In today's episode, we're talking about Ellie Goulding making a big announcement about new music and Olivia Rodrigo surprises fans in Manchester. MORE: Daily Lowdown: Harry Styles cancels Copenhagen gig and Adele talks Vegas residency We're also discussing Lauryn Hill reuniting with fellow Fugees star Wyclef Jean on stage and Guns N' Roses cancelling their gig. Tune into the latest episode of The Daily Lowdown below... Check out the latest episode of The Daily Lowdown! Here's the transcript from today's episode: Ellie Goulding's music comeback is happening imminently as the singer is set to drop a brand new single very soon. The Starry Eyed star will be releasing her track, Easy Lover, on July 15th which will feature the rapper Big Sean. Ellie told her fans … [Read more...] about Ellie Goulding finally announces release date for new music

Ken Stickney with the Acadiana Advocate spoke with Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette to share his career as a journalist and his recent battle with prostate cancer. You can listen to their conversation here . A native New Englander who grew up near Boston, Stickney moved to the Deep South more than 40 years ago to complete his education and ended up staying. He joined his brother on a trip to New Orleans one holiday and became enthralled with our region. He ended up studying philosophy at Spring Hill College in Alabama. He has since spent 42 years in the newspaper business, almost all of it in the Deep South or in Gulf Coast states, and has held almost every newsroom position from reporter to editor. He has worked in Monroe, Lake Charles, and Lafayette since 1999. Stickney’s focus has always been on how the news he’s reporting affects the people involved and their neighborhoods, as well as who they were. He recalled when the legendary Alabama coach, Bear Bryant, died in … [Read more...] about Veteran newsman from Boston has spent a career in the southern U.S.; It all started with one trip

PRINCE William and Kate Middleton must follow the same strict rules as others seated within the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Everyone that is sat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon has been personally invited by the Chairman of the All England Club. Those lucky enough to be invited must meet expectations not required of sports fans seated elsewhere. And all guests - including the Royal Family - must dress in smart attire. Wimbledon advises this means wearing a suit or jacket, plus a tie for men. However, the main rule that Prince William and Kate Middleton must follow is that they are not allowed to wear hats, in order to not block anyone's view. Read our Royal Family live blog below for the latest news... Louis Allwood just now Meghan will remain a princess no matter what The Sussexes stepped away from royal life in 2020. At the time, there was a lot of controversy over the titles Meghan and Harry would keep if they choose not to be … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth news: Prince William & Kate MUST follow the same strict rule as EVERYONE else at Wimbledon Royal Box

TENNIS fans have been pouring into Wimbledon for the annual tennis championships in South-West London as it now draws to a close. If you're planning a visit to Wimbledon 2019, here are the details you need to make sure your journey runs as smoothly as possible. Where is Wimbledon played? The tournament takes place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon . The matches have been played on the outdoor grass courts in SW19 since 1877. Wimbledon kicked off on Monday, July 1, and finishes on Sunday, July 14, 2019. The Centre Court has a roof, so there is no chance of the final being played on the third Monday due to excessive wet weather. And the £70million roof on Court One will mean less matches will be rain delayed causing a back-log. How do you get to the Wimbledon tennis? The full address of the All England Club is Church Road, Wimbledon, London SE19 5AE. Visitors are strongly advised to use public transport wherever possible however … [Read more...] about How to get to Wimbledon 2019 Tennis Championships – public transport routes and parking details for SW19

Dramatic footage has emerged of a deadly US military accident in which a state-of-the-art hybrid aicraft crashed into the side of a warship five years ago. Three marines died and 23 narrowly escaped drowning when the MV-22 Osprey veered into the US Green Bay while trying to land on its deck off the coast of Australia in August 2017. The clip, which surfaced on Saturday, shows the aircraft hovering toward the deck before suddenly veering to one side and hitting the ship. Air traffic controllers are seen sprinting away as a spinning rotorblade careers towards them before the person fiming them ducks for cover. Officials say the collision crushed the cockpit, breaking the pilot’s hip and leg and piercing the hull, causing it to sink after it fell 30 feet into the water. Rescuers fished out most of the 26 servicemen onboard for military exercises after they escaped the sinking wreck, including the pilot. But his co-pilot, First Lieutenant Benjamin Cross, 26, and two … [Read more...] about Moment US military helicopter crashes into warship killing three marines

The Monday letters page thinks there should be more family friendly video games, as one reader doubts there’ll be a F-Zero comeback. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] True to form single-player tweet that they had the director of God Of War berating them, not to mention the boss of their own Respawn studio! It’s even funnier given they were trying to be hip with the kids by carrying on a TikTok meme. I do feel sorry for whatever low level schlub actually wrote the tweet though and how they just automatically connected EA with not liking single-player games. What can you really except given how often EA has talked them down? Even though two of its biggest upcoming games – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the Dead Space remake – have no multiplayer at all. Single-player will always be under threat as long as multiplayer is more profitable but at the moment things seem to be going pretty well. At the moment, my main concern is … [Read more...] about Games Inbox: Single-player games under threat, Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, and inFamous apathy