‘Nobody told my daughter about epilepsy death risk’

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Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandFamily photoAmber Walker died at the age of 22 from Sudden Unexpected Death in EpilepsyThe leading cause of death in epilepsy is rarely explained to patients by doctors, a grieving father has said.Martin Walker said his daughter Amber was never told about her 1 in 150 chance of of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) before she died in 2023 at the age of 22.In a report on the case, Dorset coroner Brendan Allen urged the government to ensure doctors are trained on the condition and discuss it…

RFK Jr walks back Trump administration’s claims linking Tylenol and autism | Donald Trump News

Post published:October 29, 2025
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Kennedy, a top health official, urges ‘cautious approach’ after Trump baselessly claimed taking Tylenol is linked autism in children.United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has partially walked back his warning that taking Tylenol during pregnancy is directly linked to autism in children.In a news conference on Wednesday, Kennedy struck a more moderate tone than he generally has in his past public appearances.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy and the perinatal periods is not sufficient to say it…

Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite ‘resuming’ ceasefire | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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Israel’s military has carried out another deadly attack in northern Gaza despite claiming to resume the fragile ceasefire, which was already teetering from a wave of deadly bombardment it waged the night before.Israel’s latest aerial attack on Wednesday evening occurred in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya area, killing at least two people, according to al-Shifa Hospital. Israel claimed it had targeted a site storing weapons that posed “an immediate threat” to its troops.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe attack adds further uncertainty to Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, which was shaken by the…

One person unaccounted for after Bideford house fire

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Ryan McDonaldDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the terraced property was "well alight" when crews arrived at the sceneOne person remains unaccounted for and an arson investigation has been launched following a fire at a terraced home, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said five people had been arrested in connection to the fire and all were being held in police custody.Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Honestone Street in Bideford, Devon, at about 20:15 GMT on Tuesday after reports a two-storey building…

Jenson Button: Driver says he will end his professional racing career next weekend

Post published:October 29, 2025
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The British driver said his decision was not difficult as he did not have the time to commit to another season in WEC, especially with a young family. "I've really enjoyed my time with Jota in WEC but my life has got way too busy and it's not fair on the team or on myself to go into 2026 and think that I'm going to have enough time for it," Button said."My kids are four and six and you're away for a week and you miss so much, you don't get…

Myanmar rebels to withdraw from two towns under new China-brokered truce | Conflict News

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The Ta’ang National Liberation Army says it will pull out of the ruby-mining town of Mogok and nearby Momeik.Published On 29 Oct 202529 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAn armed rebel group in Myanmar says it has reached a truce with the military-run government to stop months of heavy clashes in the country’s north.The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) announced on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement with Myanmar’s government following several days of China-mediated talks in Kunming, roughly 400km (248 miles) from the Myanmar border.Recommended Stories list…

Two sets of roadworks causing ‘absolute nightmare’

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BBCResidents say HGVs have been performing U-turns down narrow roads after following diversion signsResidents have spoken out after two sets of roadworks along the same route have been causing an "absolute nightmare".Furnham Road, the main road into Chard, has two sets of works as gas repairs and water upgrade works take place.Steve Gibbs, who lives near the diversion, said the roadworks have been an "absolute nightmare", with HGVs performing U-turns down narrow roads.Leaders at Somerset Council said they appreciate the disruption caused by both projects running at the same time, but…

Devon group calls for more tests to screen for prostate cancer

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Getty ImagesTorbay Prostate Support Association is providing prostate antigen testsA charity providing free prostate cancer tests has called for more NHS screening to reduce the number of men who go undiagnosed. The Torbay Prostate Support Association (TPSA) said men who had the cancer often showed no symptoms so it had offered Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests to men over 50.It said the test was not 100% accurate in detecting cancer but the group argued some indication was better than nothing.The Department of Health declined to comment on the call for wider…

'This will be the end'

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Jenson Button confirms he will retire after one final race in Bahrain. Source link

Pedestrian dies after motorbike collision

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A man in his 60s who was taken to the hospital after a crash with a motorcycle has died 16 days later.The collision, involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a pedestrian, took place on the A36 Rossiter Road in Bath at about 19:40 BST on 11 October.Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the man died in hospital on Monday. His family are receiving support from a specially trained officer.The motorcyclist was also taken to hospital but has since been discharged. Police have urged anyone with relevant information to get in touch. Source…

A35 closure annoying local residents

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Just two days into the closure of the Christchurch bypass, we check in with drivers. Source link

Dorset Council proposes emergency repairs to harbour wall

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Trevor BevinsLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCDorset Council has requested the repairs to the Grade I-listed structureA council has applied to repair holes in a historic harbour wall that could be at risk of collapse.The Cobb at Lyme Regis is a sea defence thought to have been built in the 13th Century.Dorset Council has requested the repairs to the Grade I listed structure, which could cost about £350,000 and would see Cobb Roadway closed to allow deliveries for the repairs.Due to the location of the holes the work can only take place at…