
Beth Dobbin: Olympian bedbound 22 hours a day urges PM on ME funding
Former Team GB sprinter Beth Dobbin told Good Morning Britain she is bedbound 22 hours a day and has written to the Prime Minister demanding funding for ME research and NHS care.
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Former Team GB sprinter Beth Dobbin told Good Morning Britain she is bedbound 22 hours a day and has written to the Prime Minister demanding funding for ME research and NHS care.

A simple 30-second habit after every shower can prevent limescale, watermarks, and soap scum, preserving your glass and offering a lesson in preventative action.

The EastEnders storyline on Denise Fox's leukaemia battle highlights a real crisis: the shortage of stem cell donors from minority backgrounds. A call for civic action.

Alder Hey consultant Dr Ian Sinha reveals how food insecurity is harming children, from a diabetic teen eating emergency glucose to rising malnutrition admissions, and calls for a Beveridge-style response.

A reunion between two former EastEnders stars on a train reveals a deeper truth about the erosion of meaningful conversation in modern Britain, and why reclaiming it is essential for a healthy civic culture.

A 31-year-old woman's eight-stone weight loss without drugs like Mounjaro or Wegovy highlights the ongoing debate between lifestyle change and pharmacological intervention in obesity treatment.

Nigella Lawson and the UK Food Standards Agency make a compelling case for refrigerating eggs, challenging a long-standing British tradition in the name of safety and freshness.

The Lindsay Clancy trial ended with a deadlocked jury, but the real verdict is on a mental health system that ignored a mother's desperate cries for help.

Fitness personality Joe Wicks reveals his four children have never eaten at McDonald's, explaining his decade-long avoidance of fast food and his broader philosophy on children's nutrition and snacking.

NHS England's rollout of lenacapavir highlights a stark global inequity: the communities that enabled this HIV breakthrough cannot access it. The UK must lead on fair pricing and supply.

Paul Lennon, founder of the Thai Tims and Good Child Foundation, has died aged 60 after battling Grade 4 Glioblastoma. His work using Celtic songs to teach children with Down's syndrome in Thailand leaves a lasting legacy.

A paramedic's racially motivated abuse of a stroke patient exposes deep flaws in NHS accountability. The case demands systemic reform, not just individual punishment.

The FDA proposes mandatory notification for new food additives, closing the GRAS loophole. But is it enough? Thomas Reynolds analyzes the implications for public health and corporate accountability.

When Prime Minister Andy Burnham thanked swimmer Archie Goodburn for his emotional plea on BBC Breakfast, it was a moment of personal empathy. But for the liberal-left, the real test is whether that empathy translates into systemic action on brain cancer funding and clinical trials.

The death of Sara Milena Echeverría Alcendra during cosmetic surgery in Colombia exposes the dangers of an under-regulated industry. A liberal perspective on the need for accountability and reform.

A cautionary tale of how a £9 million lottery win led to isolation, addiction, and tragedy, challenging the myth that wealth guarantees happiness.

As cyclosporiasis cases surge, fast food chains like Arby's and Taco Bell are reshaping menus to avoid fresh produce. This crisis exposes the fragility of our food system and the need for stronger regulation.

Thousands of disabled people could automatically qualify for a Blue Badge through PIP or ADP, but many may not realize the points needed. This article breaks down the criteria and explores the system's strengths and limitations.

Two men tragically died after entering the sea at Seaton Carew beach to rescue two children. The incident highlights the serious risks of open water, even in hot weather.

Jack Dane, 21, spent months 'rotting away in bed' after his mental health deteriorated at university. Now he is cycling the length of Britain to raise awareness and funds for the UK Men’s Sheds Association, a charity tackling male loneliness.