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Scientists have grown blood stem cells in the laboratory for the first time in a move that could potentially end the need for stem cell transplants. During a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant, damaged blood cells are replaced with healthy ones and can be used to treat conditions such as leukaemia. However, finding a donor match can be difficult and some patients die before a donor is found. In […]

Everton’s final-season farewell to Goodison Park began with a demoralising display against Brighton whose new head coach Fabian Hurzeler marked his Premier League debut with a 3-0 victory. There was little doubt about the validity of the goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck and Simon Adingra – although Toffees boss Sean Dyche will have a major issue with how they were conceded – but the major talking point came with […]

Priceless artworks, including a Van Gogh painting, have not been damaged and all public are “safe” after a fire ripped through the roof of historic Somerset House. London Fire Brigade said 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were helping to tackle the blaze in central London that broke out on Saturday. In a post on social media, the arts venue said “all staff and public are safe”, and that the […]

US President Joe Biden will give the keynote address on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The speech will mark a symbolic hand-off of his party to vice president Kamala Harris and press the case for what he says is the threat to the country if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Four weeks ago, Mr Biden ended his bid for re-election as his party descended […]

The Duke and his wife Meghan have been meeting athletes in Colombia The Duke of Sussex joined in a game of volleyball on a visit to Colombian Invictus Games athletes in Bogota. Harry and the Duchess of Sussex met athletes training for the Games, which were founded by the duke, during a visit to the Centro de Rehabilitacion Inclusiva on the second day of their visit to Colombia’s capital. The couple […]

The supermarket giant say there is a 'burn risk' to customers Tesco has recalled its “melt in the middle” meat-free burgers because they might be too hot. The product recall, issued by the high street giant, is because of a “burn risk” to customers from the 240g Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle. The recall, issued on Friday, states: “Tesco are taking the precautionary step of recalling Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers […]

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says it will aim to give teenagers the best start in life A unit dedicated to preventing violent crime among young people will be established by the Government, to give teenagers the best start in life, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. The “young futures” unit will include setting up youth hubs and identifying those most at risk of being drawn into violence, exploitation, crime and anti-social behaviour. Ms Cooper said […]

Doctors' Association UK say at least another £35 per patient per year is required Labour will struggle to meet its pledge to “end the 8am scramble” for doctor’s appointments without increasing core funding for GPs, a doctors’ organisation has warned. During the election campaign, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Labour would “end the 8am scramble by allowing patients to easily book appointments to see the doctor they want, in the manner […]

The US President says "we are closer than we’ve ever been” US President Joe Biden said talks about a ceasefire deal in Gaza have “got a shot” at succeeding. A US official said on Friday that negotiators are working out logistics for the potential release of hostages and distribution of aid as part of any agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war. The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of […]