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Some doctors are testing new approaches, seeing if tweaking the way NHS works can deliver better health. Dr David Blane is a GP in Glasgow’s Possilpark, and academic lead for GPs at the Deep End, an organisation led by doctors in Scotland’s most deprived communities.He says patients in these neighbourhoods typically develop multiple long‑term conditions 10 to 15 years earlier than those in wealthier areas.”Not only is there a good chance that you’ve got more long‑term health problems, but there’s also other things going on in your life impacting on your mental health – lots of low mood, depression, chronic pain… These things have…
Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals. READ MORE: Norway 1-2 EnglandWatch England in the World Cup semi-final live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Wednesday 15 July, 19:00 BST.Available to UK users only.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found in a suitcase in woods, the Met Police said.Officers were called to a report of a potential murder at a block of flats on Kingfisher Court, off Queensmere Road in Wandsworth, at 22:55 BST on Thursday. No-one was found at the property, but a search led officers to believe someone had been harmed there so an investigation was launched.On Friday, two men, aged 27 and 32, went to Medway police station in Gillingham, Kent, where they were arrested. Later that day, officers found…
England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.The Three Lions progressed by beating Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday.Their last-four tie will be played at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July (20:00 BST).European champions Spain will face 2022 runners-up France in the other semi-final.That match – in Dallas on Tuesday, 14 July (20:00) – will be shown on ITV.The final will be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July (20:00).Live radio commentary from every match of the World Cup will be…
Reports began to emerge that Greaves had been declared fit to play, and with the title of world champions at stake, the press started to push for his inclusion in the match.But manager Alf Ramsey was not so easily swayed, and selected Sir Geoff for his squad heading into England’s first ever World Cup Final.The day came, and the nation braced itself for the clash against the former champions West Germany. Nobody could have predicted what Sir Geoff would go on to do, except his father-in-law. “Strangely enough, my father-in-law, prior to the game, told my wife that he thought…
Reform MPs will receive 24/7 security protection as police continue their murder manhunt following Ann Widdecombe’s death.The search is entering its third day after the former MEP was found dead on Thursday at her Dartmoor bungalow with serious injuries. Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder investigation on Friday and confirmed they had arrested a 26-year-old white British national, who was later released and was no longer part of the investigation.They have since arrested another man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of Ms Widdecombe’s murder.Although police have said there is “no information” to indicate the crime was “politically-motivated”, Ms Widdecombe’s…
Matthew James-Bailey has secured a role in EastEnders, where he will portray Detective Constable Craig Ingram in an upcoming storyline. The 31-year-old performer, previously known for his work on Hollyoaks, described landing the part as “a dream come true.””From it being the soundtrack to my childhood, always on in the background at home, to gathering around the TV with my family every Christmas, being able to play even a small part in such an iconic piece of British television is truly surreal,” he said.Executive producer Ben Wadey expressed enthusiasm about the casting, stating: “We’re delighted to welcome Matthew to EastEnders,…
Police say a 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe.”The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody,” a statement from Devon and Cornwall police says.Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokesperson, was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon at 11:40 BST on Thursday. Police believe she was attacked almost 24 hours earlier.A man, 26, had been arrested earlier on suspicion of murder before he was released on Saturday.The latest arrest took place at an address in South Yorkshire, police say,…
The head of Fifa’s disciplinary committee has refused to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off.Balogun, 25, was dismissed for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina. He should have received a ban for two games.However Fifa’s disciplinary committee waived a ban – a decision that prompted widespread condemnation, particularly when it emerged US President Donald Trump and White House officials had lobbied Fifa about the American’s sanction.England’s Jarell Quansah was similarly shown a red card in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico following a high challenge on…
A police cordon remains in place at Widdecombe’s Rest – the name Ann Widdecombe gave to her Dartmoor home as a symbol of her retirement.That name has now taken on a new, and tragic, significance. The residents of the tiny village of Haytor Vale – where neighbours are accustomed to feeling so safe they can leave their doors unlocked – are a community in shock.Home to fewer than 200 people and nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, this peaceful valley is reeling with the knowledge that police suspect foul play in the death of the former government minister.Widdecombe was found…
