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THOUSANDS of lives could be saved from cancer with yearly gut checks, says Cancer Research UK. Posting bowel cancer screening kits to NHS patients every year instead of every two years could boost early diagnosis. The charity is urging people to get checked after Sun writer Dame Deborah James pleaded with Brits to “check your poo” before she died of the disease last week. A study by the University of Sheffield suggested 13.6 per cent more people would send samples if kits were sent every year. This could save the lives of at least 11,000 people already over 50 who are expected to die of the disease, it found. Michelle Mitchell, CEO of Cancer Research UK, said: “Screening is an effective way of catching cancer early and saving lives but not everyone engages. Read more on bowel cancer MY HERO Deborah James shone so brightly - it's thanks to her I know how to live with cancer BREAK THE TABOO The poo checks … [Read more...] about Thousands of bowel cancer deaths could be avoided if NHS made simple change

A man who stabbed a nine-year-old boy in the face and hands has been given an indefinite hospital order. The young boy was walking home with his older brother in Peterborough on May 8 last year when Faisal Khan, 26, began following him. Khan overtook the pair before turning back and wielding a knife, grabbing the child and stabbing him about 15 times. The shocking attack continued until neighbours rushed out of their houses to help save him. Khan then fled from the scene and discarded a bloodied knife on a nearby driveway. He was arrested by police but they deemed him not fit to be interviewed. The boy survived but was left with life-changing injuries and permanent scarring. On Friday, Khan was sent to hospital for indefinite treatment instead of prison after he previously admitted attempted murder. He will only be released when he is deemed not to pose any risk to the public. DC Rob Giffen said: ‘I can only imagine the feeling of sheer terror these two boys … [Read more...] about Man who stabbed nine-year-old boy 15 times given hospital order

Many in New Zealand's film and television industry and the academic world are mourning the death of Dr Geoff Lealand, one of the world’s foremost authorities on both the small and big screens. Lealand, who died suddenly on Saturday morning aged 75, was for many years a familiar figure in the screen and media department at Waikato University, which he joined in 1992. He became renowned through his research, much of which was focussed on how children view and understand television. “He thought children should not be patronised in terms of their understanding of the things they watch,” longtime colleague Ann Hardy said. READ MORE: Stagnant student numbers force reduction in media studies at University of Waikato Richard Swainson: Strange logic – destroying the arts in order to save them Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to 'trailblazer' Geoff Murphy “He was not in favour of censoring ideas and put forth the argument that children were intelligent enough to make their own … [Read more...] about University and film colleagues mourn death of leading film and television academic Geoff Lealand

[This story originally aired on February 20.] In July 2020, Daniel Anderl, the son of federal Judge Esther Salas and attorney Mark Anderl, was shot dead by a gunman at the front door of the family's New Jersey home. Daniel Anderl, 20, took a bullet to his chest trying to protect his parents. By the time Judge Salas came to the door, the killer was gone. Her husband, Mark, was wounded. "I have direct evidence that he died heroically, that he had a holy death," says David Oakley, Daniel Anderl's godfather and a family friend. The stranger who came to Judge Salas' door had been holding a package, posing as a deliveryman.  Just eight days earlier, a chillingly similar incident took place in California. When attorney Marc Angelucci came to his door to sign for a package, he was also shot dead. "He was just a down-to-earth, at the center of his soul a good-hearted person," Marc's friend,  Cassie Jaye, tells CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith. "[Sighs] I was trying to make … [Read more...] about Federal judge whose son was killed in ambush: “My son’s death cannot be in vain”

A nurse plunged nearly 70 feet to her death after falling from a water park zip line whose launch platform was hastily assembled just hours before. Yasmili Araujo, 23, died in front of her boyfriend and friends at the Piracema Park Club water park in Rio Branco, northern Brazil, on July 2. She had climbed to the top of the zip line launch platform without any protection and suddenly disappeared through a hole, it was reported. READ MORE: Blind bloke refused taxi ride after driver claimed he was allergic to guide dogs She was treated at the scene initially by firemen before paramedics rushed her to hospital. However, she sadly died of a heart attack on the way. The water park have closed the attraction after the accident and said they will not reopen it until the investigation into how the tragic accident occurred has been completed. In a statement, a spokesperson for the water park wrote: "Piracema Park Club provided all support and attention to the young woman's … [Read more...] about Horrifying moment nurse, 23, plunges 70ft to her death in zip line tragedy

It's a bizarre case that has made headlines around the world as a court considers this question: is a man arrested in Scotland an American rape suspect who faked his own death or the victim of mistaken identity? The man accused of being fugitive Nicholas Rossi has been ordered to appear at a hearing in Edinburgh on Thursday as prosecutors seek to have him extradited to the US. Frequently pictured wearing an oxygen mask after being treated for COVID, the man at the centre of the case denies being Rossi and says he is an Irishman called Arthur Knight who has never been to America. Here, Sky News looks at the details of the legal saga that has lasted months as questions about his identity could finally be answered. Who is Nicholas Rossi? Advertisement Rossi is wanted in connection with the rape of a 21-year-old woman in Utah in September 2008, and is also alleged to have assaulted women in Rhode Island, Ohio and Massachusetts. Authorities in … [Read more...] about Is this man a fugitive rape suspect who faked own death or victim of mistaken identity?

A massive gas explosion occurred in Bedfordshire (Image: PA) 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 One was airlifted with leg injuries and the other two, one of whom was a firefighter, suffered smoke inhalation. The aftermath of the explosion was described as an "inferno" at the block of flats. Related articles Blow for Boris as CPI data reveals UK worst off in G7 Five hospitalised by terrifying e-bike fire as blaze ravages house The fire engulfed the entire building in Bedford and caused a large section of the roof to collapse. Bedfordshire Police Chief Supt John Murphy said: "There is a possibility there will be more fatalities discovered … [Read more...] about Terrifying fears of death toll after Bedford gas explosion

July 05, 2022 - 19:56 BST Today's Al Roker supported his wife Deborah Roberts as they mourned a devastating loss in the family, that being of Deborah's sister Deborah Roberts had a heartrending end to her long 4th of July weekend as she dealt with the devastating loss of her oldest sister, Annette . MORE: Al Roker and Deborah Roberts enjoy family reunion before son Nick's bittersweet departure for college The ABC journalist and wife of Today's Al Roker took to social media to share a pair of portraits of her late family member alongside an emotional tribute. Loading the player... VIDEO: Al Roker shares update from dangerous new adventure She told her sister's incredible story, detailing: "We have lost the glow of a warm light in my family. My oldest sister, Annette, has left us. She struggled against Alzheimer's for 5-6 years before succumbing to complications which robbed her of everything that made … [Read more...] about Today’s Al Roker and wife Deborah Roberts inundated with support as they mourn devastating family death

Phil Mitchell's fate appears to have been confirmed during Tuesday night's episode of EastEnders after the gangster got into a scuffle with another hardman in prison. The character is serving time after it became clear that he played some part in the murder and disappearance of Vincent Hubbard. During a prison meeting with ex-wife Sharon Watts, he hands her a series of letters before telling her to make sure his family receive them as he "won't see tomorrow". READ MORE: EastEnders spoilers: Ben prison horror and unexpected reunion He went on to add: "If I turn to an informant, it's not just my life at risk, Kat crossing the Square, the kids in the playground, Louise around a pool in Portugal, Ben, Ben on a night out, they will all become targets, I haven't got a choice," reflecting on the deal Keeble wanted him to take. "You are the rock your family needs, the rock I need," pleaded Sharon as she begged him to take the deal offered by the police. Phil said: "It's … [Read more...] about EastEnders’ Phil’s death ‘confirmed’ after cryptic clue following brutal brawl

Stranger Things Season 4 came to a dramatic conclusion with its final episodes on Friday, July 1. Volume 2, which consisted of two episodes, saw the residents of Hawkins face their most difficult opponent yet, Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) . The villain, whose origins were revealed in Volume 1 , went all out in the Netflix hit's finale and the events of the episode had dire consequences for Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink). Warning: This article contains spoilers for 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Volume 2 Does Max Mayfield Die in 'Stranger Things' Season 4? Max and the residents of Hawkins decided to go up against Vecna with a well-thought-out plan that saw Max try and draw out Vecna in the real world by putting aside her life-saving Kate Bush music . As she does this, Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer), Steve Harrington (Joe Keery), and Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) head into the Upside Down to attack the villain, while Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) and Dustin Henderson (Gaten … [Read more...] about ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Volume 2: Is Max Mayfield dead?