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Getty ImagesMusic’s therapeutic benefits are increasingly recognised in end of life careFor years, local DJ Dave Gilmore soundtracked other people’s nights out in pubs and clubs.But now he’s curating a uniquely personal playlist – the songs of his own life to carry him through terminal illness.The list includes both November Rain and Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses, Apache by The Shadows – which inspired Dave to play guitar – and Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb.Hazel O’Connor’s 1980 hit Will You? is dedicated to his wife and mother to their two children.An ode to tentative yet powerful romantic tension,…

Katy Austintransport correspondent andJamie WhiteheadPA MediaTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government looks for economic growth opportunities. The £2.2bn privately-financed project involves in effect moving the current Northern Runway 12 metres to bring it into regular use, as well as other developments, including extending the size of terminals. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the plans would create “thousands of jobs and billions in investment”, but the project has long faced opposition and the Green Party described it as “disaster”.Gatwick currently handles about 280,000 flights a year. It says the plan…

“Bureaucrats in Brussels” are unfairly challenging Apple’s closed ecosystem and denying users the “magical, innovative experience” that makes the firm unique, Apple said.”We have a serious threat to that in Europe,” executive Greg Joswiak said in advance of the recent launch of its newest products and features.The so-called walled garden that combines Apple’s products and software ensures a safe and high quality experience for users, it says, but EU regulators counter that it unfairly shuts out rivals.The two sides have had years of rows, culminating in a €500m (£430m; $586m) fine handed down in April by the EU, which accuses…

Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporterBBCI have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of choice for millions.Originally known for enhancing the performance of bodybuilders and athletes in the 1990s, this white powder is now entering the spice cupboards (well, that’s where I store mine) of women in their 40s.It’s arguably one of the world’s most researched supplements. Thousands of studies have been carried out over the past few decades evaluating its ability to increase muscle mass and overall strength.”Creatine has become so big, you feel that if you are not using it,…

Watch: Sea of people seen at Brussels airportAir travellers are facing another day of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow, after a cyber-attack knocked out a check-in and baggage system.There were hundreds of delays on Saturday after the software used by several airlines failed, with affected airports boarding passengers using pen and paper.Brussels Airport said it had “no indication yet” when the system would be functional again and had asked airlines to cancel half their departing flights.RTX, which owns software provider Collins Aerospace, said it was “aware of a cyber-related disruption” to its system in “select airports” and that…

Adrienne Murray & James BrooksTechnology ReportersBeta TechnologiesAlia on the way to Stavanger in NorwayAn aviation rarity touched down in the Norway’s second city of Bergen earlier this month.Alia had flown 100 miles (160km) in 55 minutes on battery power alone.Built by US aerospace company Beta Technologies, the electric plane is designed for cargo operations – carrying up to 560kg (half a tonne) loads.The flight had simulated a planned cargo route between the coastal cities of Stavanger and Bergen, and for the next few months test-flights will be carried out, as part of the country’s move towards establishing low-emission aviation.At the…

Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, police have said.The investigation was launched in 2023 and last year a man in his 30s, from West Wiltshire, was arrested on suspicion of six counts of gross negligence manslaughter and four counts of ill-treatment or wilful neglect by a care worker.A 59-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in March this year. Police have only released details of the investigation and arrests now.The two South Western Ambulance Service workers have been released on bail, Wiltshire Police said.”We can confirm a major investigation is…

Gem O’ReillyLondon andHarry CraigLondonBBC / Gem O’ReillyAnand (left) has taken on part-time work to fund his studies, while Viga (right) says cost of transport is a major concern for herLike many of the more than half a million students studying in London, Thomas Murch finds coping with finances an ongoing struggle.”The cost of living has increased a lot, so doing the things I would normally do requires more money, and it’s very hard for me to balance the wants with the needs.”There’s so much I want to do, but there’s so much I have to take care of first.”Thomas is…

US President Donald Trump has said that he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping approved a deal on the future of TikTok’s US operations during a phone call on Friday, although there was no confirmation from Beijing. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the call was “productive” and he “appreciated” Xi’s approval of deal, which would reportedly see TikTok’s US business sold to a group of US investors. China’s official state news agency Xinhua left the outcome of their discussion less clear, with Xi quoted as saying that Beijing “welcomes negotiations over TikTok”.TikTok, which is run by Chinese firm ByteDance,…

Nat WrightHealth ProducerGetty ImagesThe Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) stands accused of failing victims and compounding their trauma.Sanctions for doctors guilty of sexual misconduct in the UK are too lenient in around a quarter of cases, a review suggests.The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) stands accused of failing victims and compounding their trauma. The criticism is based on the outcomes of 46 cases with offences including harassment, rape, and assaults of patients, colleagues and children. Some medics were handed suspensions instead of following General Medical Council advice to strike them off the medical register. The MPTS says it recognises the…