Man, 36, from Leeds jailed for historical sexual abuse crimes
A man from Leeds has been jailed for five and a half years for historic sexual abuse crimes dating back to almost a decade ago. Daniel Broadmore, 36, was found guilty in January of four charges, including inciting sexual activity and sexual assault against a young girl, which reportedly took place in Filey, North…
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NHS can’t cope with ‘avalanche’ of ADHD & autism diagnoses, expert warns
An expert has warned that the NHS is struggling to cope with an “extraordinary, unpredicted and unprecedented” rise in demand for autism assessments and ADHD treatments in England. The warning comes as data from NHS Digital show that around 172,040 people were on waiting lists as of December 2023 – up from 117,020 a year…
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Company fined after man, 24 crushed to death in workplace accident
A company in Kent has been fined £175,000 after an employee was crushed to death in a workplace accident. Liam McArdle, from Gravesend, was fatally crushed by an excavator attachment while working for Erith Plant Services Limited on 21 September 2021. The incident occurred when a a demolition grab, attached to an excavator,…
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NHS delays could be even longer than initially reported, figures shows
NHS waiting lists could be even longer than initially thought as new data shows that there could be almost 10 million people waiting for appointments. The new figures have come after the Office for National Statistics surveyed the public on their attempts to get GP appointments and other bookings for a month– and found that…
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Government to launch review into bright headlight glare after drivers left ‘dazzled’
The government is set to commission a review into bright headlight glare after research shows that eight in ten drivers believe the problem is getting worse. The independent study is being commissioned after RAC data shows that more than 90% of drivers say they get ‘dazzled’ while they drive. According to the RAC, the reason for…
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Autism Awareness Month: What it is & why we should celebrate
Autism Awareness Month is here to raise awareness and promote the acceptance of people with autism. In society today, there are many misconceptions about autism, and this month is dedicated to debunking myths and promoting inclusion. It is thought that autism affects around 700,000 children and adults in the UK. But many societal barriers…
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250,000 veterans agree to $6billion settlement for military deafness
A $6 billion settlement is set to move forward after more than 250,000 US army veterans alleged that ear plugs provided by employers to block out the sound of explosions has caused them ear damage due to design flaws. The lawsuits relate to allegations made by US army personnel during the height of the…
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New artificial-pancreas technology to be offered to diabetes patients
Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes are set to be offered new artificial-pancreas technology on the NHS to help them manage the condition. We have broken down everything you need to know, as well as who will be eligible for the new technology. What is an artificial pancreas? This new technology calculates how much…
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Company director jailed as workers exposed to 10 tonnes of asbestos
A company director has been jailed for eight months after failing to protect workers from exposure to asbestos at a student development project in Winchester. Stephen Davies, 59, had set up Cavendish Winchester Ltd with the sole purpose of refurbishing the Winnall Close commercial unit into student rental accommodation. His co-director Neil Bolton, 56,…
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