United Kingdom health News API

Supported Countries - 165

Get health headlines from United Kingdom with our JSON API.

Country Parameter

The country paramter for the United Kingdom is GB.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of United Kingdom.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=gb&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get health headlines from United Kingdom.

Health Headlines from United Kingdom

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=gb&category=health&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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      • "title": "'I'm a brain health expert and this 1 daily habit is ruining your memory'",
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      • "description": "A health expert has shared one common thing many people do that could be damaging your brain in the long run.",
      • "content": "A simple daily habit could be damaging your memory, but neuroscientist Dr Ramon Velazquez says a small behaviour change can help protect brain health. Millions of people engage in this habit every day without realizing its impact on cognitive function. Mindless eating , the act of consuming food while distracted, could be accelerating memory decline, especially for those over 40. “Most people have no idea that this common behaviour is affecting their memory,” explained Dr Velazquez, a Neuroscience Consultant and Research Advisor at Mind Lab Pro . “It’s something millions do multiple times daily without giving it a second thought.” The connection between mindless eating and memory decline is stronger than most people realize. When meals are consumed while watching TV, scrolling through social media, or working at a desk, the brain is put on autopilot. “When we eat without attention, we miss a prime opportunity to engage our brain,” Dr. Velazquez explains. “Digestion begins in the brain, not the stomach. The sight, smell, and anticipation of food trigger important cognitive processes that prepare the body to process nutrients efficiently.” As people age, the brain becomes more vulnerable to inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which are exacerbated by poor eating habits. Studies show that distracted eating often leads to consuming more processed foods high in sugar and unhealthy fats, which are known to accelerate cognitive decline. “The brain accounts for just 2% of body weight but consumes about 20% of the body's energy resources,” said Dr Velazquez. “The quality of fuel you provide, as well as how you provide it, directly impacts cognitive function, especially memory formation and recall.” Dr Velazquez recommends making small but impactful adjustments to daily eating habits to protect memory and cognitive health. One of the simplest steps is creating a dedicated space for meals and snacks. Eating at a desk, in front of the television, or standing by the fridge encourages distracted eating and weakens the brain’s engagement in the process. Slowing down the pace of eating is another crucial step. Dr Velazquez suggests following the 20-minute rule, which means taking at least 20 minutes to finish a meal while consciously chewing and pausing between bites. Research indicates that it takes about 20 minutes for the brain to register fullness, so eating at a slower pace not only aids digestion but also strengthens cognitive pathways involved in memory. Another key practice is engaging the senses while eating. Observing food - its colours, smells, and textures - before taking a bite can enhance brain function. Identifying specific flavours and noticing how they change while chewing activates multiple brain regions, helping to reinforce neural networks linked to memory. By making simple but intentional changes, adults over 40 can enhance their memory and cognitive function, ensuring better brain health for years to come.",
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      • "description": "THE Welsh Ambulance Service has made a series of pledges to protect the wellbeing of future generations.",
      • "content": "THE Welsh Ambulance Service has made a series of pledges to protect the wellbeing of future generations. The Trust’s wellbeing objectives, published as part of its duties under the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, reinforce its commitment to staff, patients and communities across Wales. The aim of the Act is to ensure that public bodies across Wales are working together to improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of Wales. Estelle Hitchon, the Trust’s Director of Partnerships and Engagement, said: “Our objectives represent our long-term commitment to delivering outstanding care while being a progressive, socially responsible employer. “We want to build a service that is fit for the future – one that supports our people, protects our environment, and meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve.” The new objectives focus on three priority areas: A socially responsible and inclusive employer, by: • supporting communities and the economy by providing long-term employment and volunteering opportunities for people living across Wales, at all points in their career and in a wide variety of roles. • continuing to develop a diverse and expertly trained workforce so that communities feel well supported and engaged in the organisation. • being an inclusive employer, reflecting the communities it serves across Wales. • valuing partnerships with Trade Unions and working in partnership to create an organisation that is welcoming, fair and where people can thrive. An innovative and sustainable organisation, by: • being at the forefront of clinical care by harnessing technology in a way that minimises environmental impact and improves patient safety and experience. • making the most of University Trust Status to work with commercial and academic partners to look for tomorrow’s solutions, today. • continuing to reduce its environmental impact, using more sustainable and carbon neutral solutions in its estate, fleet and working practices, to ensure it contributes to a greener, cleaner and healthier Wales. • managing its financial and physical assets well, so that it can provide viable services for the long term and so communities can rely on the organisation to be there when they need it. A pro-active, accessible and equitable care provider, by: • providing urgent and emergency care services that meet the needs of the people of Wales, wherever and whenever they are needed, improving outcomes and ensuring people can live healthier lives for longer. • continually improving services and performance, so the people of Wales have trust and confidence in its ability to be there when they need it most. • co-producing with communities and partners models of care that continue to meet the evolving needs of people in Wales and reflect what matters to them. • helping make Wales a nation of lifesavers by supporting health education and promoting bystander CPR skills, improving community resilience. • embracing its cultural role as Wales’ national ambulance service, championing its language and heritage while developing pioneering new ways of delivering care which position Wales as a leader on the national and international stage. The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act has applied to the Welsh Ambulance Service since 30 June 2024. Estelle added: “The aim of the Act is to ensure that public bodies work together to ensure Wales develops as a prosperous, culturally rich, economically vibrant, healthy and well educated country, where people can thrive both at work, and at home. “These objectives will guide the Trust’s decision-making, helping to shape policies and initiatives that prioritise sustainability, inclusivity and wellbeing. “We would like to thank all those who have helped to shape the objectives over the past few months; from the colleagues and Trade Union partners who developed them, to the stakeholders and members of the public who supported the wider engagement process.” To learn more about the Trust’s wellbeing objectives, visit: Our Wellbeing Objectives: Focused on the Future",
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      • "title": "Baby died after mother's emergency misdiagnosed - Hinchingbrooke 'deeply sorry'",
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      • "description": "Hinchingbrooke Hospital has paid out £20,000 to the parents of an unborn baby who died at 27 weeks after his mother was misdiagnosed.",
      • "content": "Katalin Szabo and James Moore were preparing to welcome their son, Dexter, into the world. However, in December 2020 at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, the pair were told the devastating news that he had died at 27 weeks gestation. Katalin had sought help from the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust-ran hospital twice in the space of five weeks during her pregnancy. Katalin Szabo visited Hinchingbrooke Hospital twice in the space of five weeks during her pregnancy. (Image: Supplied) On December 3, 2020, she was forced to seek further medical attention from the maternity unit after experiencing high blood pressure, sickness and dehydration. She had also began to experience severe pain. Katalin was told by staff at Hinchingbrooke Hospital that she had a stomach bug and at 1.50am, after checking Dexter's heartbeat, attempted to discharge her. However, Katalin was still experiencing pain and felt that something was not right, so refused to leave. An hour later, she was told that Dexter's heartbeat could no longer be found and that he had died. Within that hour no consultant was called to assess Katalin further, despite still being in pain whilst heavily medicated. It later emerged that Katalin was having a placental abruption. James, Dexter's father said: \"High blood pressure is a risk factor for placental abruption, as is significant pain, so we just want to know why continuous heartbeat monitoring was not used? \"This could have given a window for an emergency caesarean, which could have saved our baby's life.\" Keep up to date with the latest news across Huntingdonshire by signing up to our newsletter email alerts here James was refused entry to the hospital and was told to either wait in the car or go home while Katalin was being treated, as the incident occurred during the Covid-19 Pandemic. He phoned the maternity ward for an update, and was told that he could text Katalin as she was \"fine\". The next call he received was from Katalin, telling him that Dexter had died. After Dexter's death, the Huntingdon-based couple made a complaint against the hospital over the care they were given the night that Dexter died. \"We just felt absolutely fobbed off from start to finish, and the care given throughout the pregnancy was below acceptable standards. \"Kat was told on one hospital visit \"not to be dramatic\", and that \"you're pregnant, you can still get poorly\", said James. The pair also raised concerns about errors in hospital documentation, claiming that the wrong time was recorded for Dexter's delivery and the misspelling of his middle name when he was registered. The Trust paid out £20,000 to Katalin and James, which they have since said was a \"slap in the face\". \"The slap in the face is that they valued Dexter's life at a total of £20,000. We don't matter to them.\" Dr Callum Gardner, Chief Medical Officer, for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, said: \"We can confirm the settlement of claim by Ms Szabo concerning her care and the stillbirth of Dexter, and we are deeply sorry for Dexter's death and the loss and distress this has caused the family.\" The couple have since had another son who was born at a different hospital. They said: \"We will never trust that hospital again, and our message to all pregnant women and partners is if you're not 100 per cent satisfied with the care you're receiving, ask to speak to the sister in charge, or the matron, or jump in the car and drive to another hospital for a second opinion.\" Have you got a story you want to share with us? Get in touch at: francesca.herring@newsquest.co.uk or newsdesk@huntspost.co.uk.",
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      • "description": "Counsellors working for Norfolk and Waveney Mind have voted in favour of strike action over a bizarre NHS pay row.",
      • "content": "Counsellors earning almost £45,000 a year are set to walk-out because they believe their charity employer should be paying them thousands of pounds more. A team of 20 counsellors employed by Norfolk and Waveney Mind to deliver NHS therapy courses have voted in favour of strike action over a bizarre pay row with the charity. But union bosses say they are being \"taken advantage of\" by the charity because they believe they should be paid on a higher pay grade. The roles are paid at band 6 of NHS salary scales, which range between £37,338 and £44,962, depending on their experience. But the Unison union says the group ought to be paid the next level up - between £46,148 and £52,809 - and describe the current salaries as \"trainee rates\". Mind, however, says an external audit of the pay grades advised the charity that they were correct. The team of 20 is employed to deliver NHS Talking Therapies, which Norfolk and Waveney Mind is commissioned to deliver by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Crunch talks have been held between the charity and union over the dispute, but after a resolution was not reached the counsellors have voted in favour of industrial action. Of the team, just one did not back the proposed strike. Cameron Matthews, Unison's regional organiser in the east, said: \"Counsellors want to help their patients, but they deserve to be paid and rewarded properly. \"Publicly, Mind campaigns for action to tackle the crisis in mental health. \"But as an employer, it is undermining the fight and paying the very people on the front line thousands less than they are due.\" A Norfolk and Waveney Mind spokesman said: \"We remain committed to working collaboratively with all parties involved in this dispute to find a productive and appropriate solution that resolves counsellors' concerns while delivering the best possible service to the community.\"",
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      • "title": "La EMA bloquea un fármaco contra el Alzhéimer por sus efectos secundarios potencialmente mortales",
      • "link": "https://es.euronews.com/salud/2025/03/31/la-ue-bloquea-un-farmaco-contra-el-alzheimer-por-sus-efectos-secundarios-potencialmente-mo",
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      • "description": "La empresa responsable del donanemab, cuya comercialización ha sido frenada por la Agencia Europea del Medicamento, pedirá a las autoridades comunitarias que reconsideren la decisión. La Comisión Europea tomará la decisión final.",
      • "content": "Los reguladores de la Unión Europea han bloqueado un fármaco contra el Alzhéimer , el cual ya ha sido aprobado en Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido, por sus posibles efectos secundarios : según la Agencia Europea del Medicamento (EMA), estos podrían llegar a ser mortales. El donanemab es un medicamento comercializado por Lilly bajo el nombre de Kisunla. Se trata de un anticuerpo que, según los estudios realizados durante sus fases de aprobación, ralentiza la progresión de la enfermedad neurodegenerativa en los estadios iniciales de la enfermedad. El producto se administra vía intravenosa una vez al mes. De no haberse suspendido, el donanemab habría sido el segundo medicamento contra el Alzhéimer autorizado por la EMA en dos décadas. Pero el comité de expertos del organismo ha confirmado que los principios activos del medicamento podrían suponer riesgos mortales para algunos de sus potenciales pacientes: \"Los beneficios de Kisunla no eran lo suficientemente importantes como para compensar sus riesgos\", ha declarado la agencia en un comunicado. Sus expertos citan anomalías vinculadas al amiloide, un efecto secundario que puede causar inflamación y hemorragias cerebrales. El Alzhéimer es la forma más común de demencia y afecta a unos siete millones de personas en Europa, según el Consejo Europeo del Cerebro. Kisunla se desarrolló para pacientes con acumulación de placas beta amiloides en el cerebro, algo habitual durante el desarrollo de esta enfermedad. El fármaco se adhiere a la beta amiloide, reduce la acumulación de placas y retrasa la progresión de la enfermedad. En un ensayo clínico de una fase tardía , Kisunla ralentizó el desarrollo de los síntomas de demencia hasta en un 35% tras 18 meses. Pero tres personas murieron , dos de ellas portadoras de un determinado tipo de gen que aumenta el riesgo de padecer Alzhéimer. Lilly ha solicitado que Kisunla se ofrezca solo a pacientes que no tengan dicho gen, pero la EMA ha rechazado su comercialización por completo. Angela Bradshaw, directora de investigación de Alzheimer Europe, ha afirmado que, si bien la comunidad de pacientes con demencia era entusiasta con respecto a este nuevo medicamento, este no es un fármaco milagroso ni una cura: \"Funcionan mucho mejor cuanto antes se administren\", explica a 'Euronews Health', \"pero también plantean algunos problemas de seguridad\". Alzheimer Europe, que agrupa a colectivos de Alzhéimer de tres docenas de países, señala que la seguridad de los pacientes es importante, pero que una distribución controlada del medicamento podría haber permitido a aquellos europeos con Alzhéimer en fase inicial, pero sin riesgo de sufrir los efectos secundarios , acceder al nuevo tratamiento. El donanemab, en manos de la Comisión Europea El organismo ejecutivo de la UE tiene 67 días para adoptar las recomendaciones de la EMA. Esa será la decisión oficial y jurídicamente vinculante. El año pasado, la EMA revocó su rechazo inicial de Leqembi, otro medicamento contra el Alzhéimer que también conlleva riesgos. Tras votar inicialmente en contra de Leqembi para un amplio conjunto de pacientes, el organismo recomendó en noviembre que el fármaco se ofreciera a las personas que solo tuvieran una copia del gen o ninguna. Lilly ha dicho que pedirá a la EMA reconsiderar su decisión sobre Kisunla. \"Esperamos que a través del proceso de reexamen podamos continuar nuestras conversaciones con la agencia para llevar donanemab a los millones de personas de toda Europa que padecen esta enfermedad implacable y mortal\", ha declarado en un comunicado Ilya Yuffa, vicepresidente ejecutivo y presidente de Lilly International. El fármaco ya ha sido aprobado en EE.UU., Japón, China y el Reino Unido. Pero actualmente no se ofrece a los pacientes británicos a través del Servicio Nacional de Salud (NHS) después de que su organismo de control de precios dijera que el medicamento no era lo suficientemente rentable. Bradshaw señala que el elevado coste de medicamentos como Kisunla y Leqembi podría plantear problemas a los pacientes, dado que se prevé que cuesten unos 25.000 euros al año y requieren suministros periódicos, escáneres cerebrales, pruebas genéticas y un seguimiento de los efectos secundarios. \"Aunque el fármaco en sí es caro, todo lo que lo rodea también es increíblemente caro, porque no son medicamentos fáciles de tomar\", afirma Bradshaw.",
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      • "description": "The legal battle is the latest chapter in an increasingly bitter row between associates and influential sections of the medical community",
      • "content": "Hundreds of physician associates (PAs) are to take legal action against GP surgeries across the country claiming they have been hounded out of their jobs due to a “national bullying campaign” led by the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).The row centres around GP surgeries following “scope and practice” guidelines set out by the two groups, which United Medical Professionals Associates (UMAPs), the trade union representing PAs, alleges has led to them being discriminated against.The law firm representing the physician associates claimed that “more than 100” have lost their jobs or been treated unfairly and that a total of nearly 300 have been “potentially affected”, with 80 per cent of them women. if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"inread-hb-ros-inews\"}); }As compensation could possibly range from £50,000 to £100,000 per claimant, the total combined damages could be as high as £30m, a figure that could rise if employers continue with the “hasty and unconsidered implementation” of the RCGP and BMA guidance, the PAs’ legal team said.The legal battle is the latest chapter in an increasingly bitter row between associates and influential sections of the medical community. Their role has come under particular scrutiny in recent years following two recent tragedies involving patients in their care. Emily Chesterton, died aged 30 after two appointments with a PA she believed was a GP. Pamela Marking went to A&E at East Surrey Hospital in February 2024 after vomiting blood and having tenderness in her side. She was told by a PA she had a nose bleed and was sent home, but the 77-year-old actually had a hernia and died four days later.if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"mpu_mobile_l1\"}); }if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"mpu_tablet_l1\"}); }What are physician associates?Physician associates (PAs) were created to free up a doctor’s time by doing medical tasks that do not require full medical training, such as basic examinations, offering diagnoses and delivering some treatments. A handful of PAs have specialised in anaesthesia.The role was established in 2003 and they are postgraduates who have taken a two-year course to qualify.The NHS calls them “medically trained, generalist healthcare professionals, who work alongside doctors and provide medical care as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team”.PAs are overseen by a dedicated medical supervisor but they can work autonomously with appropriate support in GP surgeries and hospitals.Numbers of PAs are set to increase from more than 4,000 currently to 10,000 and 2,000 anaesthesia associates (AAs) by 2036/37.Doctors, PA and AAs are overseen by the General Medical Council. Doctors have claimed having the GMC oversee all three “blurs the lines” of their roles with fears PAs have replaced doctors when treating patients. Questions have been raised over their training which is in contrast to the five years it takes doctors to qualify and the additional ten years it takes to specialise. Lawyers confirmed they issued the first “indirect discrimination” claims last week as part of a “group action claim”. All claims issued to date are against at least two respondents – the relevant GP practice and the RCGP together. In some instances lawyers have also named the BMA as a third respondent. All parties are required to respond to the claims.The group claim was initiated and backed by UMAPs, which announced its formation as a trade union in December.UMAPs was entered into the list of trade union’s by the government’s certification officer and has published its own “scope of practice” guidelines for PAs in primary and secondary care. It has called for more PAs affected by the changes to come forward and join the collective action.if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"mpu_mobile_l2\"}); }if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"mpu_tablet_l2\"}); }Wes Streeting said there are concerns over PAs and he will wait to see the results of an upcoming review (Photo: Getty Europe)Sneha Nainwal, partner at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, who is leading the group action claim on behalf of UMAPs, said: “There are very tight limitation periods for issuing a claim in the employment tribunal – so any Physician Associate who has been dismissed or adversely affected by the hasty implementation of the RCGP/BMA guidance should consider their options without delay.“The fact that over 80 per cent of those affected by job losses are women is deeply concerning and raises serious questions about fairness and equality in the workplace. In a modern democratic society that seeks to uphold equity and non-discrimination, any policy or guidance that appears disproportionately to impact one gender must be subject to proper scrutiny. We’ve now issued our first claims, with several more set to be filed shortly.”Stephen Nash, a physician associate and UMAP chief executive, told The i Paper the loss of hundreds of PAs at GP surgeries across the country will damage patient care. #color-context-related-article-3597805 {--inews-color-primary: #E33A11;--inews-color-secondary: #F7F3EF;--inews-color-tertiary: #E33A11;} Read Next square SOLAR POWER .inews__post__label__explained{background-color: #0a0a0a;color: #ffffff;}ExplainedWhat £45k in energy savings from solar panels could buy a hospitalRead MoreHe said: “That is unacceptable to me... Some practices are now following our guidance on PAs, which is good, but there are a hardcore of doctors who are continuing to inflict harm because they can – and all of them seem to have relations with the BMA. “What you’re seeing is a very vocal, very hardcore elitist group punching down on PAs and making it almost socially untenable within the workforce to be able to support these professionals.”Nash also believes medics have weaponised “a minority of incidents causing people to clash” while some PAs have reported workplace bullying. The BMA said it was not aware of any legal claims being brought against the union by PAs, nor of the BMA being named as an interested party in any. However, Shakespeare Martineau said there is a time lag between the claim being issued and it being served by the tribunal.if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"mpu_mobile_l3\"}); }if(window.adverts) { window.adverts.addToArray({\"pos\": \"mpu_tablet_l3\"}); }The RCGP said it would be inappropriate to comment on a legal issue. A spokesperson said: “However, recognising there are around 2,000 PAs already working in general practice we developed guidance on induction and preceptorship, supervision, and scope of practice, aiming to support GP practices and current employers of PAs in prioritising patient safety.“This guidance is advisory and we have always been clear that it is for employers to decide whether to follow our guidance and that it is their responsibility to ensure the appropriate treatment and handling of existing PA contracts. The RCGP is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and this is key to our values as an organisation.”A government-commissioned independent review into PAs is expected to publish its findings in the coming weeks.Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting told The i Paper there are “legitimate concerns about how physician associates are used – transparency for patients, scope of practice, and the substituting of doctors” and that those concerns have been “ignored for too long”He said: “We need to establish the facts which is why I’ve asked Professor Gillian Leng to carry out an independent review into the roles.”",
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      • "content": "Residents and local businesses in Westhoughton gathered today for the opening of a highly anticipated new clothing brand. Hayley Lynch, 40 and Sarah Lichter, 32, are co-owners of their own fashion brand, Rebellious Rose, which they started in 2018, operating from Westhoughton Market. The business officially opened its doors at The Tan Bank in Market Street on Saturday, March 29. Sarah (left) and Hayley (right) launched Rebellious Rose's new location on Market Street. (Image: Leah Collins) The event included free drinks, vouchers and pop-up shops from 13 local independent businesses. Speaking to The Bolton News, Sarah said: “We are both really overwhelmed by the amazing support we’ve had, it has been absolutely amazing. \"We couldn’t be more grateful for the family, friends and customers who have turned up today. Residents attended the launch party at The Tan Bank. (Image: Leah Collins) “Also, a big shout out to the owner of The Tan Bank, Olivia, for letting us set up here. We’re excited to see what the future of the business looks like! “We both looked at each other this morning and were extremely happy with how its turned out.” READ MORE: Westhoughton clothing brand Rebellious Rose to move into new store Police officers carry out speed checks in Westhoughton Bolton Central firefighters to host charity car wash Hayley added: “The response to the clothes this afternoon has been great. \"People are really pleased to see that we stock a variety of styles that caters to all shapes and sizes, no one has left here without picking up something.” MNB Creative was one of thirteen local businesses to attend the party. (Image: Leah Collins) The fashion business, which takes its name from Sarah’s eldest daughter, caters to women of all sizes and body shapes, stocking a variety of clothing from size 8 to a size 26. Sarah (left), Olivia (centre) and Hayley (right) pictured at Rebellious Roses' launch party. (Image: Leah Collins) Both Rebellious Rose and The Tan Bank will continue to operate at the Westhoughton address. Also at the event was the owner of Rishi’s Café, which is located just a couple of doors down on Market Street. The café was pivotal in helping Sarah and Hayley set up their business by offering a collection site for clothes orders. A delicious selection of Mauritian stir fry, chicken noodles, hot dogs and breakfast barms were served at Rishi’s stall. Rishi (above) owner of Rishi's Café on Market Street was also at the launch event. (Image: Leah Collins) Rishi said: “I have come today to support Sarah and Hayley with their business, they’re two hard-working people who have focused on making their business the best it can be. “It’s great to see local businesses setting up in Westhoughton.” Hayley added: “We’re back and stronger than ever. It’s extremely emotional but we’re so proud of how far we’ve come. “The day we move into The Tan Bank will mark our five-year anniversary doing this. “We’re so excited to keep on with this journey and give it our all.”",
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      • "content": "Watch This Gunman jailed as police find deadly weapon in Mercedes but crook says he's never seen a gun By Lucinda Herbert Reporter Comment Published 31st Mar 2025, 05:30 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This video More videos A gunman has been jailed for nearly seven years after police recovered two shotguns from his home - despite saying he'd never seen a gun in his life. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. A gunman has been jailed for nearly seven years after police recovered two shotguns from an address in Coventry. Regan O’Shaughnessy, 24, was arrested during a pre-planned operation at an address on St James’ Lane Coventry, on 10 September last year. WATCH: UK CRIME CAUGHT ON CAMERA - ‘BEST PEOPLE SMUGGLER’ BEHIND BARS on SHOTS! TV . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The officers found the key to a Mercedes A class car in O’Shaughnessy’s bedroom. The car was parked at the back of the property and in the boot, we found a full-length shotgun wrapped in a sheet. Cannabis was also found during the operation. He has been jailed for six years and nine months. Regan O’Shaughnessy, 24, jailed | West Midlands Police In an interview, O’Shaughnessy, of Sam Gault Close, denied being involved in firearms or drugs, and claimed he had never seen a gun in his life. But he went on to admit possession of the two firearms, and possession of cannabis with intent to supply and was jailed for six years and nine months at Warwick Crown Court on 20 March. Det Insp Francesca Crossfield, from our Major Crime Unit, said: “It’s great to have recovered two illegally held shotguns from the streets of the West Midlands. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Shotgun found in Mercedes as gunman jailed | West Midlands Police “They are likely to have been used in criminality and to cause fear and harm to communities. “We are relentless in our pursuit of those involved in serious and organised crime.” Read More Watch as fleeing car thief gets outwitted by drone after 130mph police chase in stolen vehicle £1M keyless car theft gang jailed after bragging about crimes on social media Bodycam footage shows drink driver in uninsured Audi ram police car after reaching speeds of 100mph It’s all part of Operation Target – our 24/7 mission to tackle serious and organised crime in the West Midlands. Criminals involved in guns, drugs, money laundering and exploitation are in our sights as we work to make the region safer. Continue Reading Related topics: Mercedes Police Crime Drugs Comment Comment Guidelines National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.",
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      • "title": "'Thank you Norm': Remembering Fatboy Slim's legendary Brighton concerts",
      • "link": "https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/25037016.big-beach-boutique-fatboy-slims-concerts-brighton/",
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      • "description": "One man who has often featured in these pages is Brighton's own Norman Cook—otherwise known as Fatboy Slim—who has held a number of legendary concerts in the city.",
      • "content": "To mark the 145th anniversary of The Argus, we are looking back at some of the biggest stories we have covered. One man who has often featured in these pages is Brighton's own Norman Cook—otherwise known as Fatboy Slim—who has held a number of legendary concerts in the city. People had the time of their lives. The first of these huge events was Big Beach Boutique, a free concert held on the beach in 2001. Norman Cook told The Argus hours before the show that he was nervous about crowd safety, but the event passed by largely without any issues, even though the 60,000 people in attendance was much larger than anticipated. Cook told us before the gig: \"The thing is, I don't know how many people are going to turn up. \"It could be 20,000, or it could be more than 40,000 if the weather is good. \"I don't want anyone falling in the sea and drowning or getting hurt so I want to give this message to everyone—have a good time, drink as much as you like, but try not to hurt anyone or get hurt. \"If everyone is cool, things will be fine.\" Big Beach Boutique II was one of the biggest events ever held in Sussex Big Beach Boutique II, which took place on July 13, 2002, was THE big one. The Argus wrote at the time: \"DJ Fatboy Slim's party on the beach attracted more than a quarter of a million people, four times more than expected, to the seafront. \"Tens of thousands crammed between Brighton's two piers, jamming roads, bringing the city's public transport system to meltdown and overwhelming emergency services. \"As the city woke up to a collective hangover on Sunday, and an army of cleaners began clearing more than 100 tonnes of rubbish, a sober post-mortem was being carried out by police and council bosses who accepted the concert had spiralled out of control. \"Cook, who spent £100,000 of his own money to stage the concert, has offered to pay even more to ensure the clean-up is completed by lunchtime today.\" The scale of the event was beyond what was expected as it was predicted that 60,000 fans would turn up. The front page of The Argus on July 15, 2002, following Big Beach Boutique II But a constant stream of revellers flowed into the city from early Saturday morning from all over Britain, lured to the coast by glorious sunshine. By noon, ten-mile tailbacks stretched up the A23 towards London. By 3pm police realised they had a major incident on their hands. Extra officers were drafted in from all over the county to cope with the gathering crowds. When Fatboy Slim took to the stage at 9pm, an unbroken sea of faces stretched from the West Pier to the Palace Pier. The route from Brighton station to the seafront was in human gridlock. A view of the huge crowds from above According to contemporary reports in The Argus, \"Some 25,000 people spent the evening stuck on the mile-long route to the beach.\" Almost 100 people were treated for crush injuries. One 40-year-old man died of a heart attack, and Australian nurse Karen Manders, 26, was fatally injured when she fell 25ft from the Kings Road promenade to the seafront below. \"Scores of people had to be plucked from the sea,\" The Argus wrote. \"Casualties were ferried out of the crowd by lifeboat, the only escape route. \"The music was switched off for several minutes as security guards coaxed down one man dangling dangerously from the top of a street lamp. \"Norman played a restrained 90-minute set which ended with a blizzard of fake snow swirling down on the crowd. \"Then the chaos really began.\" Fatboy Slim on stage during Big Beach Boutique II (Image: Yui Mok) Buses and trains were unable to cope, as Brighton station was closed intermittently as crowds on the platform were squeezed on to the tracks. Hundreds of people still spent the night stranded in the city, many sleeping on the beach. Despite the enormous scale of the event, police made only six arrests and said the clubbers were \"generally in good spirits\". And the overwhelming memory of the people who were there is that it was an amazing event that they will always remember. But the authorities realised they couldn't allow a repeat run of Big Beach Boutique II, so the event stayed away from Brighton for more than four years. When it returned on New Year's Day 2007, it had been given a new place in the calendar and a new location—Madeira Drive. Ticketing was introduced to control crowd numbers, with 20,000 paying ticketholders from the Brighton area. The scene was very different from previous big events, with revellers having to contend with freezing sleet and torrential rain. Weather-battered revellers at Big Beach Boutique 3 (Image: The Argus) The weather played havoc with the event's electrics, and Norman himself suffered electric shocks from the sodden equipment. Despite the weather, the event was hailed a success and, probably more importantly, a safe one at that. Norman's reward was being told that he didn't have to host the next one in the winter. Big Beach Boutique 4 returned a year later with another new slot in the calendar—September 27. More than 20,000 mainly Brighton residents gathered in Madeira Drive. Big Beach Boutique 4 on Madeira Drive Norman, speaking after the event, said: \"It was magical. \"Everyone had their hands in the air, all the way down Madeira Drive as far as I could see. \"It doesn’t get much better than that.\" Big Beach ‘Bootique’ 5 took place over two nights in 2012 when Cook became the first artist to headline the new Amex Stadium in Falmer. Then, in July 2022, the 20th anniversary of Big Beach Boutique II, Cook headlined On the Beach festival in Brighton. Fatboy Slim noses through the local paper before Big Beach Boutique 4 (Image: Kate Howell) A letter to The Argus by reader Victoria Tripp, published on November 8, 2006, sums up how many feel about Fatboy Slim. She wrote: \"I'm sure I speak for many Brightonians when I say thank you to Norman Cook. \"Back in 2001, when Fatboy Slim held his first Big Beach Boutique, a moment of pride and passion for music was shared, amplified by being in our beloved home town. \"Then along came the summer of 2002 and our boy held the concert of all concerts. \"It took the UK by storm and we partied, partied and partied some more. \"Good press and bad press followed but we all knew we could never again experience anything like that. \"It was all down to him. \"He stood by his word and so did we—it was the best night of our lives. \"So I'm writing to thank him.\"",
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      • "description": "Researchers analyzed 980 dishes from eight major Chinese cuisines to evaluate their nutritional profiles and inflammatory potential using the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII).",
      • "content": "New study maps the inflammatory potential of China's iconic regional dishes—revealing that fiery Sichuan meals may actually soothe inflammation while sweeter southern styles stir it up. Study: Nutrition and dietary inflammatory indices of the eight major cuisines of China . Image Credit: JJJW / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal BMC Nutrition , researchers assessed ingredients, dietary inflammatory index (DII), and food composition of major Chinese cuisines. Chinese cuisine is visually appealing and delectable. Various factors, including local climate, existing biota, cultural context, agricultural resources, and advancements in trade, technology, and exploration, have contributed to the evolution of these cuisines. There are eight major Chinese cuisines: Anhui, Hunan, Cantonese, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan, and Shandong. Almost all diseases in humans are linked to lifestyle and diet. While little is known about the health effects of various cuisines, the incidence and prevalence of several lifestyle diseases differ significantly across regions. Therefore, information on food ingredients, nutritional and energy content, and health or disease-related indicators is required for a comprehensive understanding of cuisines. About the study Coastal vs. Inland Diets: Fujian and Zhejiang’s coastal locations correlated with higher aquatic food usage, boosting omega-3 fatty acids absent in landlocked cuisines like Anhui. In the present study, researchers analyzed the DII, primary nutrients, and energy content of the eight major Chinese cuisines. They collected information about the ingredients, including their weight, name, and loss of raw elements, for each ingredient used. Ingredients were stratified into 26 food groups. The dosage and usage rate of food groups were estimated. The China Food Composition Tables (CFCTs) were used to derive the nutrient and energy content of each dish. Dishes were classified into anti-inflammatory (DII < 0), neutral (DII = 0), and pro-inflammatory (DII > 0) categories. Because CFCTs lacked information on some foods, the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and published literature were used as supplementary resources. Nutrient and energy contents were estimated and separately normalized for weight (standard 100 g serving per dish) and energy (energy-equivalent serving of 2056 kcal per dish). DII was calculated based on the daily mean food intake. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to examine differences among cuisines. A systematic cluster analysis based on macronutrients was conducted to differentiate between distinct clusters or groups of dishes. Findings Hidden Sugars: Jiangsu and Zhejiang’s penchant for sweetened dishes—highlighted by free sugar levels—might explain their higher carbohydrate content and moderate DII scores. Overall, 980 dishes representing the eight Chinese cuisines were included for analysis. The most prevalent food groups were similar across cuisines; these included 1) condiments, 2) scallion, ginger, and garlic, 3) poultry, 4) vegetable oils, 5) cooking alcohol, 6) starchy foods, 7) aquatic foods, 8) eggs, 9) animal fat, 10) livestock meat, and 11) non-leafy vegetables. Condiments were the most popular across all cuisines. Notably, most cuisines used much more animal fats than vegetable fats. Jiangsu cuisine ranked the highest in the usage of free sugars, followed by Zhejiang cuisine. Sichuan cuisine had the highest fat and energy content per standard 100 g serving of a dish; Fujian cuisine had the lowest. Further, dishes from Sichuan cuisine had minimal carbohydrate content, while those from Zhejiang cuisine had peak levels. In addition, Sichuan cuisine had significantly higher levels of dietary fiber, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and β-carotene. Shandong cuisine had the lowest levels of niacin, β-carotene, and vitamins B6 and C. Cholesterol and protein levels were significantly different across cuisines. For each energy-equivalent serving of a dish, Sichuan cuisine had the highest levels of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and total fat, and the lowest levels of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins B12 and D, niacin, cholesterol, and folic acid. Spice-Driven Nutrition: Sichuan’s frequent use of chili peppers, rich in capsaicin and linked to anti-inflammatory effects, may contribute to its unexpectedly low DII despite high fat content. By contrast, Fujian cuisine had the highest levels of vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B12, carbohydrates, and riboflavin, and the lowest levels of fat. Anhui cuisine had the lowest levels of vitamin E and dietary fiber, but the highest levels of protein, vitamin A, niacin, and thiamin. There were significant differences in the DII across cuisines. Sichuan cuisine had the lowest DII, while Anhui cuisine had the highest DII. No dish had a DII of 0. The cluster analysis revealed two distinct clusters for each energy-equivalent serving: high carbohydrate and high fat-protein. Sichuan cuisine had the highest percentage of high-fat-protein content, whereas Anhui cuisine had the lowest. Interestingly, cuisines with stronger flavors, like Sichuan, may offer more anti-inflammatory benefits than lighter-tasting styles, challenging conventional dietary assumptions. Contrary to expectations, the high-fat profile of Sichuan cuisine was not associated with higher DII scores, likely due to its high dietary fiber content. Conclusions In summary, major Chinese cuisines exhibited distinct ingredient choices and significantly different energy and nutrient compositions. Sichuan cuisine had greater levels of fat, energy, β-carotene, and dietary fiber, while Fujian and Zhejiang cuisines were abundant in protein and carbohydrates. Anhui cuisine had the highest proportion of pro-inflammatory dishes, followed by Fujian cuisine, while Sichuan cuisine had the lowest. Sichuan cuisine also had the highest percentage of high-fat-protein dishes, contrary to common assumptions. The authors caution that applying the DII to Chinese diets involves limitations due to missing data on certain food components and differences in culinary traditions. They also note that the complexity of dishes and individual culinary interpretation mean that generalizations about cuisines should be made cautiously. Zhao W, Jia Z, Shi H. Nutrition and dietary inflammatory indices of the eight major cuisines of China. 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      • "description": "The Southdown Way Caravan and Camping Site, located near Hassocks, can now operate all year round.",
      • "content": "A caravan site is now allowed to operate all year round. The Southdown Way Caravan and Camping Site, near Hassocks, had a lawful development certificate awarded by the South Downs National Park planning authority. Planning permission had been granted to use the land for caravans back in 2007 but only on the condition that they would not be stationed for more than 28 days a year. The recent application sought to obtain permission for the continuous use of the caravan and camping site, based on the fact that the campsite had been operating year round - in breach of planning permission - for more than a decade. If it can be proven that a breach of planning permission has been going on unchallenged for ten years or more, it can no longer be objected to or prosecuted. READ NEXT: Seafront restaurant allowed to keep beach huts permanently The application was supported by two statutory declarations from Gloria Hill, owner of Southdown Way Caravan and Camping Park, and Gloria Wright, trustee and company secretary. Ms Hill's declaration detailed her personal testimony that the large field has been used year-round for leisure camping and caravanning since March 2014. Ms Wright, who has been a trustee of the charity for 39 years, provided her knowledge of the site dating back to 2006, when it was converted from a farm to a camping and caravan park by Sussex Lantern. Annual booking records further supported these claims, showing that every year bookings exceeded the permitted 28 days per year. The council's planning report acknowledged the breach of the permitted development right, which allows for a caravan usage 28 days a year, had been going on for more than ten years. Evidence submitted in support of the application included booking lists which showed the number of days the site was in use for each year between 2014-2024. READ NEXT: Plans to convert town centre building into flats The report added: \"Consideration has been given as to whether this breach has been 'concealed'. \"However, while the owner has not reported the camping use of the land to the authority for planning purposes, there have been no overt attempts to actively hide the development from the authority either. \"In light of the evidence provided and no evidence to contradict the applicant's assertions, on the balance of probabilities the authority is satisfied that the camping and caravan site has been in use for a period in excess of ten years and a certificate of existing lawful use can be issued.\"",
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      • "description": "Proposals for a large industrial storage facility in a rural area near Wisborough Green in West Sussex have been rejected.",
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      • "content": "A new chicken restaurant can stay open for eat-in customers until 1am and for deliveries until 2am after the owner successfully made his case to councillors. Pepe’s Piri Piri franchisee Faisal Jamil, 27, faced objections when he applied to stay open until 2am at the new restaurant on the ground floor of Ravilious House, in Lewes Road, Brighton. Sussex Police and Brighton and Hove City Council raised concerns about another late-night venue starting up in a high-crime area that was already “saturated” with similar businesses. Police licensing officer Claire Abdelkader said 629 crimes were recorded within a half-mile radius of the shop over the past year. Of those, a third were violent crimes. At a council licensing panel hearing on Tuesday, March 18, Mr Jamil, a director of Jamil Enterprises Limited, said five staff were already Security Industry Authority (SIA) trained. Mr Jamil said he planned to take the qualification himself to ensure the business was secure from 11pm. Pepe’s representative, Gulraiz Siddique, 53, director of Architecture and Interior Design Limited, told the hearing that the ten-year-old business had 206 outlets nationally and 15 internationally, with 132 open late, up to 4am. The licensing panel was made up of three Labour councillors – Julie Cattell, John Hewitt and Alison Thomson. After they granted the licence, a decision letter from the council to the applicant said: “Consideration was given to earlier closing hours by the panel for collection and dining in view of the police concerns and crime statistics. “However, on balance, the panel considers permitting the premises to remain open to 1am for eating in and collection will not undermine the licensing objectives. “The panel were impressed by the professional approach of the applicant. The premises would be part of a larger established franchise with robust practices and procedures including training which would be implemented for staff at these premises.” The venue will not serve alcohol. And restrictions on the licence require the business to use its own delivery drivers and to close and lock its doors to walk-in customers at 1am. The new business is due to open in the middle of next month.",
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      • "description": "A Bognor property which has been \"exposed to squatters and vandalism\" could become a seven-bed house in multiple occupation.",
      • "content": "A town centre property which has been \"exposed to squatters and vandalism\" could become a seven-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The plans to transform the two-storey house at 27 Argyle Road, Bognor, have been submitted to Arun District Council. The mid-terraced, five-bedroom house is reportedly in \"a state of dereliction,\" necessitating a \"back to brick\" refurbishment approach. The property is within a five-minute walk of Bognor railway station. The proposed changes focus on internal reconfiguration to create two more bedrooms while keeping a \"suitable level\" of communal space. The ground floor's existing lounge and dining room are set to be converted into bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. The rear of the property will be transformed into a large, open-plan kitchen and dining area, with a snug for communal use, thanks to a single-storey rear extension. An additional shower and toilet will also be provided for use in case of maintenance or damage issues. On the first floor, three existing bedrooms will be retained and equipped with ensuite bathrooms. One bedroom is considered spacious enough for a couple, if needed. READ NEXT: Sports facility that was a risk to squatters is being demolished Argyle Street, with no. 27 on the right (Image: Google) An additional bathroom will be put on this floor for the use of the second-floor bedroom, which will be without ensuite facilities. The second floor will house two further bedrooms, similar in layout to the existing ones. Externally, solar panels are proposed to be installed on the roof to provide renewable energy to the house. The existing garage will be demolished and replaced with a secure, weatherproof bicycle store, capable of accommodating bicycles for all occupants, along with two electric bike charging points. General landscaping will also include the installation of a seating area and raised planters. READ NEXT: Former Post Office and university building to be turned into 41 flats The application said the property will be redeveloped to a high standard, providing \"quality accommodation for future occupiers in a desirable and sustainable location\". The proposed HMO is pitched as suitable for working professionals and is not expected to contribute to the alleged antisocial behaviours linked with shared accommodation. The application highlights the role of HMOs in contributing towards a \"mixed and balanced\" community, providing homes for young professionals who cannot yet afford to purchase property. The plans can be viewed using the reference BR/249/24/PL.",
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      • "description": "New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed which local authorities have the best—and worst—housing affordability. The 2024 figures highlight the difference between median average house prices and median average earnings for full-time employees.",
      • "content": "New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed which local authorities have the best—and worst—housing affordability. The 2024 figures highlight the difference between median average house prices and median average earnings for full-time employees. In the most affordable area, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, median house prices were 3.75 times the earnings. Kensington and Chelsea in London, however, recorded the least affordable figures, with house prices 27.09 times the average earnings. The statistics show that only 9 per cent of local authorities had homes bought for less than five times workers' earnings on average. This is the highest proportion since 2015 but significantly lower than the 88 per cent recorded in 1997. READ NEXT: Seafront restaurant allowed to keep beach huts permanently In Sussex, Crawley was the most affordable area, with a ratio of 7.93, followed by Hastings (8.37), Eastbourne (8.48), and Worthing (9.7). At the other end of the scale were Chichester (12.82), Lewes (12.09), and Horsham (11.68). Brighton and Hove had an affordability ratio of 11.31. The ratios for all the local authorities in Sussex can be seen on the graph below. An average house in England, costing £290,000, was 7.7 times the median earnings of a full-time employee in 2024. The ONS said: \"Affordability in England and Wales in 2024 has returned to its pre-pandemic levels after a sharp increase between 2020 and 2021. \"Median house sales prices have increased by 1% since 2021, while average earnings have increased by 20%.\" READ NEXT: Plans to convert seafront hotel into student accommodation approved It also reveal that housing affordability improved in 289 of the 318 local authorities in England and Wales (91 per cent) and worsened in 28 (9 per cent) since 2023. The ONS added: \"Between 2019 and 2024, four of the ten largest increases in affordability ratios (worsening affordability) were in the East Midlands, while the ten largest decreases in affordability ratios have all occurred in local authorities in London.\" Despite this, the issue of housing affordability remains a significant concern. According to the ONS, only 9% of local authorities had a housing ratio of less than five, which is what the ONS would consider 'affordable'.",
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There was also reference to another incident on the same day in which Mr Bovey “grabbed” the pupil’s wrist and “dragged” the child back along the corridor to his classroom after the child walked out. Mr Bovey said he “went through the behaviour policy” to encourage the child to return but the child would not. He stated that there were no other adults in the room with him at the time and that he had called for the senior leadership team to support him but no one was available. Read more: Sussex nursery chain boss warns of looming crisis in the early years sector In this instance, the panel found the allegations that Mr Bovey used excessive and/or unreasonable force on Pupil A and the force used meant that Pupil A fell over not proved. In written representations to the panel, Mr Bovey, who ceased to be employed at the school on July 17, 2023, said he had spent the last 13 months reflecting on the events which he said he was “truly sorry” for. “He has also stated that he now saw that his lack of intention was no excuse and that his “negligence” had led to the potential harm of a child, and that he was responsible for that behaviour whether he intended it or not,” the panel’s report, which was published this week, said. A witness to the incident during the assembly said the child had not been “fazed at all by what happened”. The panel’s report noted there had been no injury. Witnesses to the incident also remarked on how “out of character” it was for Mr Bovey and that he was usually “kind, calm, upbeat and jolly”. It was suggested Mr Bovey, who said he had tried other strategies first to get the child back “without disturbing the other 90 children, but it was unsuccessful and regrettable”, had needed more support. One witness described the moment Mr Bovey ran after the child and shouted for the pupil to “get up off the floor” when they fell over. She said Mr Bovey “just saw red”. “This witness stated that in the weeks leading up to the incident, Mr Bovey had been raising his voice a lot, and that she had asked the senior leadership team to check on him for his own wellbeing,” the panel’s report said. “She stated that she was not concerned for the children. She stated that she could see that he was not himself and had been struggling to keep on top of his workload and that the behaviour in his class added to that. The witness was asked if Mr Bovey seemed angry. She answered ‘yes, he didn’t walk he ran across the back – you could see he just saw red’. “The witness stated that the incident shocked her, as ‘that’s not like him at all’. She stated that she felt that there ‘could have been more support for him before this’.” A second witness said she did not think the child posed any risk to themselves or others in the classroom and was “just being disruptive”. “This witness stated that it was ‘the fact he was angry that I was concerned about and his wellbeing as the red mist had descended’,” the report said. “She stated that this was not his usual behaviour and had been out of character, but that she had raised concerns in the weeks leading up to the incident as he was ‘not handling Pupil A and the behaviour in the class’. The witness stated that the reason she had ‘raised things is as I felt he needed supporting’.” The panel was satisfied that the conduct of Mr Bovey “amounted to misconduct of a serious nature which fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession”. The panel was also satisfied that Mr Bovey was guilty of unacceptable professional conduct. But the panel did not find that Mr Bovey’s actions constituted conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute. It was accepted the incident was out of character and the panel noted that the view of Pupil A’s parents when consulted by the police was “that the potential dismissal of Mr Bovey from his position would not benefit Pupil A, given that he was normally calm”. “They referred to Mr Bovey being the ‘best teacher at the school with Pupil A’, and that when she was in Mr Bovey’s lessons Pupil A ‘has a good day’,” the report said. 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      • "description": "A woman who survived a sudden cardiac arrest has been reunited with the ambulance crews who saved her life.",
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