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A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of missing British backpacker Grace Millane, New Zealand Police have said. Grace Millane disappeared in Auckland on the 1st of December, Police ended their search on Sunday when her body was found on the outskirts of the city. Det Insp Beard said: “unbearable time for the Millane family…
The number of children being treated for addiction to tranquilliser has doubled in a year, according to Public Health England. The drug Xanax is responsible for the sharp rise; eight children were receiving treatment in 2016-17 but has increased to 53 children in 2017-18. Ambulance services around the country have also reported the problem and…
A report by the Sport England suggest that one in three children does fewer than 30 minutes of exercise a day – this is half the amount recommended by the government. The survey show that girls are less likely to be as active as boys with 13 to 16-year-olds being the least active age group….
At least 40 motorists convicted of drug-driving have been cleared after evidence of manipulation was found in the forensic testing process. Around 10,500 test results are currently being reviewed after data was allegedly manipulated at Randox Testing Service. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) have described it as a serious breach of forensic science standards….
A review says that new rights should be given to severely ill mental health patients detained in hospitals to stop abuse and neglect of this vulnerable group. The 1983 Mental Health Act is outdated and is being misused as it does not protect patients’ rights like it should. The prime minister has said the injustices…
Scientists have successfully transplanted pig hearts into Anubis baboons, and hope to eventually place similar genetically modified pig organs into humans. For around six months now, two Anubis baboons have gone about their normal lives with fully functioning pig hearts beating away in their chest. Genetic modifications to the pig hearts along with a new…
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