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Professor Alasdair Geddes, infectious disease expert who diagnosed the last case of smallpox – obituary

Health
Sarah Carter

Professor Alasdair Geddes,  who has died aged 89, was an expert in infectious diseases who diagnosed smallpox in the last recorded person ...

I’m a cruise ship worker… these are 10 common mistakes first time cruisers make that drive crew mad

Business
Robert Johnson

A cruise ship worker has revealed the 10 most common mistakes first-time passengers make on board. Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham, has been ...

Fresh ordeal for grieving family of teen girl with rare degenerative disease who died fighting NHS legal battle to get doctors to withdraw treatment as they’re told to repay thousands in child care benefit

Entertainment
James Parker

The grieving family of a teenager who died while locked in an end-of-life legal battle with the NHS is being forced to ...

This Morning’s Alison Hammond’s mystery man revealed as she cosies up to hunk and pals say she’s ‘never been happier’

Entertainment
James Parker

ALISON Hammond beams with delight as she proudly cuddles a hunky mystery man. The This Morning host giggled with glee while sharing ...

Fears lantern festival at £50 a ticket could be a scam

U.K.
William Turner

But some social media users have claimed they have heard nothing so far and say the event is a “scam”. On Twitter, ...

Administrators to close 15 Ted Baker stores across the UK resulting in 245 job losses

Business
Robert Johnson

Ted Baker is to shut 15 stores across the UK and cut around 245 jobs, administrators have announced. The company behind the ...

From headaches, flatulence and now heart failure, ALL the health complications linked to vaping – and why it’s NOT as safe as you might think

Health
Sarah Carter

They’re billed as being better for you than smoking. But experts insist that doesn’t mean vapes are safe. In fact, the nicotine-laden ...

Teacher banned for saying Islam would take over and Westernised girls were ‘lunatics’

U.K.
William Turner

A Muslim teacher who suggested Islam was going to take over and claimed Westernised girls were “lunatics” has been banned. Aqib Khan, ...

Revealed: The meal deals with the MOST calories – and some very surprising tweaks that can stop you piling on the pounds at lunchtime

Health
Sarah Carter

Don’t have the time, or inclination, to make your own packed lunch to take to work every day? A meal deal – ...

The love of my life, 36, died months after doctors told her she simply needed to drink more water

Health
Sarah Carter

ANEELA Hoque had all the tell-tale symptoms of cervical cancer. She was bleeding more than usual, had lower back pain and discomfort ...