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Surgeon who carried out Europe’s first liver transplant dies aged 93

Prof Sir Roy Calne performed gamechanging operation in 1968, and was responsible for other surgical ‘world firsts’

The Guardian - UK

Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93

The Independent UK

Pioneering transplant surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne dies aged 93

Professor Sir Roy Calne led the first liver transplant operation in Europe at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge on May 2 1968.

Evening Standard

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Boy, 12, fighting for life after being struck by lightning during school football tournament

The schoolboy and man were hit by lightning during a football tournament at The Sele School, in Hertford, Hertfordshire

The Independent UK

Mum thought five-year-old's symptoms were from heat until she went to Specsavers

Sofia's parents have credited the opticians with saving her life

Wales Online

Woman and two children killed in tragic house fire

Blaze in Cambridge claims three lives as man in his 30s escapes flat

Liverpool Echo

Devastating fire claims the lives of two children and a woman - OLD

A man managed to escape the flames and is being treated in hospital.

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'Doctors said my son had an ear infection - weeks later he was dead of a brain tumour'

Niall Kavanagh, 19, was rushed to hospital with sudden forgetfulness and an inability to speak after feeling unwell for several weeks - then his family were given devastating news

Daily Mirror

'My baby was just eight hours old when doctors realised horrifying diagnosis'

Just hours old, little Jacob was diagnoses with leukaemia

Manchester Evening News

Chronicles of Narnia star's secret battle with rare infection that nearly claimed life

Actress Georgie Henley, 27, received a "gruelling invasive surgery and later extensive reconstructive surgery which resulted in a series of skin grafts and scars” to save her hand

Daily Mirror

Archie, six, rings bell to celebrate end of 42 months of cancer treatment

Archie Wilks’ parents hope he can enjoy a more normal life after completing his treatment for rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma.

The Independent UK

Mum thought she had dementia but it was curable disease that mimics the same symptoms

Jackie Middleditch's family thought they were losing her to dementia when she started experiencing confusion and mobility problems, however it turned out she was actually suffering from a curable disease

Daily Mirror

Bedford fire: Aerial photos show devastation caused by gas explosion as tenants jump from flats

At least one person has died and three others have been taken to hospital

The Independent UK

At least one killed after gas explosion causes ‘inferno’ in block of flats

Three people including a firefighter were taken to hospital and a fourth has died after the blaze in Bedford.

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UK medical students training on hologram patients in world-first

The students at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge are using a new mix-reality training system called HoloScenarios.

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Fe-line Better – A Special Ginger Cat Has Stolen The Hearts Of Thousands At A British Hospital

A special ginger cat called Henry has been stealing the hearts of thousands at a British hospital north of London – after making it his second home for five years.

Wales Online

Mum-to-be with deadly brain aneurysm felt like 'ticking time bomb'

Sarah Pilgrim was pregnant with her third child when doctors warned her the aneurysm could burst and kill her at any moment

Birmingham Post

Listed: Bosses at EY, Diageo, BBC, PwC among 29 of the UK's most powerful part-time workers

The 2022 Power List by flexible working agency Timewise highlights people who are building their careers while working part time

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Earn £250 by eating food - but only if you are right-handed

It is all part of a university study

Wales Online

Get paid £250 to eat - but you'll need to be right-handed

University study seeks people aged from 18 to 45 who are fluent in English willing to have brain scans and blood tests

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