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THE daughter of a former England cricket star was “dismissed” several times by doctors before her sudden death.Bethan Amy James tragically passed away aged 21 on February 9, 2020 – just 48 hours after being taken to hospital.6Bethan Amy James died aged 21 on February 9, 2020Credit: @sjamesjourno/twitter6Ex-England cricket star Steve James’ daughter is believed to have contracted sepsisCredit: WNSHer dad, former Glamorgan and England cricketer Steve James, was away covering Wales’ Six Nations match in Ireland when Bethan became seriously ill. Bad weather meant he was unable to travel home in time to see her before she died. The first…

MILLIONS of mobile users across the UK have been urged to switch on little-known anti-theft settings following a spate of phone snatches.In London alone, two-thirds of thefts now relate to mobile phones, Met Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway told MPs today.2Criminal gangs are believed to make £50million a year from stolen phonesCredit: PAPolice seized more than 1,000 stolen handsets and arrested 230 people in a single week earlier this year in a crackdown on the problem.The Met Police has described it as a colossal £50million-a-year trade.Phone thefts these days often involve raiding people’s bank accounts, while other criminals stripe the devices…

CASES of a sexually transmitted infection that was rampant during the Victorian era have seen a “concerning” surge in England. Diagnoses of syphilis – which can trigger heart disease and brain damage in its later stages – have been on the upward trajectory, with 13,030 recorded in 2024. 1Syphilis diagnoses continued to rise between 2023 and 2024This figure – which includes early and late-stage syphilis diagnoses and complications from the infection – marks a 5 per cent increase from 2023, when 12,456 syphilis diagnoses were detected. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a 1.7 per cent…

A HUGE mobile brand is preparing to shut down for good at the end of June.Users now have less than 30 days to take action if they want to receive the very last update for their phones.1LG made a number of high profile mobiles including the PRADA Phone by LGCredit: GettyLG announced in 2021 that it was closing its smartphone division.Its first Android phone was released more than 15 years ago – although LG’s roots in mobile go back even further.LG once held the crown as the world’s third-bestselling mobile brand.But the South Korean tech giant struggled to keep up…

A SWARM of blood-sucking mosquitoes encircle me, buzzing around my face. I’m perched on a bed in a tin-roofed shed and the only barrier to the outside world is a mozzie net filled with holes. 10Sun Health’s Isabel Shaw behind a mosquito net at the Ifakara InstituteCredit: © Malaria no More UK/Jordi Matas10Dr Brian Tarimo carrying out research at the Ifakara Health Institute in TanzaniaCredit: © Malaria no More UK/Jordi Matas10Studies can aid the ever-growing threat posed by mosquitoes across the globeCredit: © Malaria no More UK/Jordi MatasI’m at the Ifakara Health Institute, in rural Tanzania, Africa, nestled among towering palms. Here, British…

A TOP-SECRET Xbox console that was potentially due out in just two years has been shelved.New reports suggest the unannounced Microsoft machine has been paused indefinitely – with its planned launch cancelled entirely.5The rumoured Xbox console would’ve been a rival to Sony’s PlayStation PortalCredit: Sony PlayStation5Microsoft’s most recent console was the Xbox Series X, which came out in 2020Credit: Microsoft Xbox5A future Microsoft handheld device would’ve allowed Xbox fans to easily play games on the goCredit: Microsoft XboxRumours of a handheld Xbox console have been circulating for years..And in 2024, Microsoft’s Xbox gaming boss Phil Spencer confirmed that the company…

EXERCISE is “better than a drug” at stopping cancer coming back, a landmark trial suggests.Top doctors say recovering patients should be prescribed personal trainers to boost survival.1People only needed to walk for three to four hours per week to slash their risk of dying (stock image)Credit: AlamyA Cancer Research UK study showed it could slash bowel cancer patients’ risk of death or relapse.Following an exercise programme after treatment reduced their risk of dying within eight years by 37 per cent.And it reduced the chance of a patient’s cancer growing back within five years by 28 per cent.Physical activity also appeared…

A BIZARRE enlarged alien-like skull has been unearthed by shocked construction workers.Experts confirmed the skull is genuine but are divided on how the deformed discovery came to be after it was unearthed in Argentina.22The skull has been taken by experts for examinationCredit: El AncastiBut one strong theory links it to a barbaric method that dates back as far as 300,000 years ago.If true, it’s a type of artificial cranial deformation process where the skull of a child is deliberately flattened to elongate the shape.The disturbing ritual involved putting pressure on the infant’s head with splints or bandages when their bones…

WHY do we have so many awareness days, weeks and months? Some of them seem utterly ridiculous. The health related ones, though, are a good idea. It is National Smile Month. One in three adults have tooth decay, so this campaign promotes eating less sugar and processed food, drinking more water and visiting the dentist. And I’ve put some products to the test to help you smile . . .  MOUTHWASH 3TV presenter Rylan Clark has teamed up with British oral care brand WakenCredit: SuppliedIF ever there was a man who says “teeth” it is TV presenter Rylan Clark – his are gleaming! And he has…

GOOGLE is creating a clever button that could slash energy bills for millions of TV owners.Telly sleuths have spotted early signs of the feature on Google TV – one of the most popular systems that powers televisions around the world.5Google TV is one of the most popular ways to watch tellyCredit: Google5You can get apps, games and telly via Google TV – and lots of televisions use it as their main systemCredit: GoogleGoogle TV and Android TV are Google creations that serve as the “home” for your telly, serving up your apps and settings.It regularly receives updates from Google adding…