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Ex-Labour candidate jailed over serial NHS fraud: ‘Walter Mitty’ used fake Oxford degree to land senior roles before swindling taxpayers out of £170k by claiming sick leave for ‘tiredness’ and ‘anxiety’
A former Labour parliamentary candidate has been jailed after being convicted of a lengthy fraud against the NHS, having used a fake Oxford University degree to secure senior positions within the health service. Described in court as a “Walter Mitty” figure for his pattern of fabricated credentials, he went on to defraud taxpayers of around…
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George R.R. Martin Says He Battled Depression This Year: “The Worst May Be Yet to Come”
George R.R. Martin has revealed he battled depression over the past year, describing 2026 as “stressful” and “overwhelming” despite several professional highs. In a personal blog post, the Game of Thrones author and House of the Dragon co-creator said he had lost friends and struggled with sadness, adding ominously that “the worst may be yet…
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Footballer-turned adolescent psychotherapist Richie Sadlier explains why he fears for the future of Irish youth as he insists ‘we’re outsourcing our children’s education to online porn and social media’
Richie Sadlier, a former professional footballer who has retrained as an adolescent psychotherapist, has spoken out about his fears for the future of young people in Ireland. He argues that parents and educators are increasingly ceding responsibility for children’s sex education and emotional development to online pornography and social media platforms, rather than providing proper…
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Ultra-woke woman running for Wisconsin governor claimed she once left restaurant because there were ‘too many old white people’ causing her anxiety
A Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate has faced criticism after resurfaced comments showed her claiming she once left a restaurant because there were “too many old white people” present, which she said triggered her anxiety. The remarks have been seized upon by critics as evidence of the candidate’s progressive, “woke” outlook, adding to scrutiny of her positions…
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SHINEDOWN’s ZACH MYERS On ERIC BASS’s Absence From Current Tour: ‘It Was Important For Him To Take A Step Back And Take Some Time At Home’
Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers has spoken publicly for the first time about bassist Eric Bass’s decision to step back from the band’s current tour to focus on his mental health, explaining that Bass needed time away from the demands of both touring and studio work. Myers, speaking to Rock 102.1 KFMA’s Razor, said the move…
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Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed banned from driving after getting behind wheel of VW Golf while three times over cannabis limit
Jack Tweed, the widower of the late reality TV star Jade Goody, has been banned from driving after he was caught behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf while roughly three times over the legal limit for cannabis. The case adds to Tweed’s long history of run-ins with the law, and highlights the risks and…
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‘New MS treatment could be like starting a new life’
A man from Rotherham with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) has become the first patient in Sheffield, and the seventh worldwide, to receive an experimental CAR T cell therapy as part of an international clinical trial. Doctors and charities say the treatment, adapted from a cancer therapy, could be a “gamechanger” for MS if it proves…
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Amy Schumer earns praise for sharing unfiltered bikini photos amid her weight-loss journey
Amy Schumer has been praised online after sharing unfiltered bikini photos over the weekend, showcasing her recent weight loss. The 45-year-old comedian posted the images on Instagram, and fans reacted positively to her decision to appear without a filter, with the post generating discussion around body confidence and her health journey. The moment adds to…
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BLACKIE LAWLESS Asks W.A.S.P. Fans To ‘Support’ And ‘Honor’ CHRIS HOLMES In Guitarist’s Battle With Prostate Cancer
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has publicly called on the band’s fans to rally behind former guitarist Chris Holmes, who is undergoing chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer. Lawless described the “W.A.S.P. family” as “devastated” and urged supporters to offer financial help or words of encouragement, marking a notable reconciliation gesture given past tensions between the…
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AOC says MAHA advocates’ fight ‘isn’t partisan’ as she blasts healthcare system for fueling ‘a ton of anxiety’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has said that concerns raised by the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement should not be treated as a partisan issue, arguing that widespread anxiety about the US healthcare system cuts across political lines. Her comments, made in media remarks reported by Fox News, position her as finding some common ground with…