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Owen Patel edits NHS and public-service coverage with attention to evidence, waiting lists and patient impact.

Singapore selects Anthony Chen film We Are All Strangers for 2027 Oscars race

Singapore selects Anthony Chen film We Are All Strangers for 2027 Oscars race

Singapore has selected Anthony Chen's We Are All Strangers as its official contender for the international feature race at the Academy Awards.

NHS ·11 Sep 2026, 23:10 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS routine waiting list hits nine-month high

NHS routine waiting list hits nine-month high

The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has climbed to 7.33 million as health services grapple with intense summer demand and corridor care.

NHS ·11 Sep 2026, 11:41 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
English mayors granted powers to introduce tourist tax by March 2028

English mayors granted powers to introduce tourist tax by March 2028

English mayors have been granted new powers to introduce an overnight tourist tax across England, with local leaders expected to set out their spending plans by March 2028.

NHS ·10 Sep 2026, 19:41 ·Owen Patel 4 min read
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe praises far-right German AfD victory

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe praises far-right German AfD victory

Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe publicly celebrated the electoral advance of Germany's far-right AfD, revealing international ties that distinguish his approach from Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

NHS ·10 Sep 2026, 16:15 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS health boards deliberately delay care to control costs

NHS health boards deliberately delay care to control costs

A study reveals that nearly half of England's integrated care boards enforce mandatory minimum waiting periods for routine surgeries to control costs.

NHS ·9 Sep 2026, 23:39 ·Owen Patel 4 min read
Kate Walsh Reveals What Keeps Bringing Her Back To ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Kate Walsh Reveals What Keeps Bringing Her Back To ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Kate Walsh has opened up about why she continues to reprise her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on Grey's Anatomy, describing it as returning home.

NHS ·7 Sep 2026, 19:11 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Holly Ditchfield announces death of twin boys nine days after premature birth

Holly Ditchfield announces death of twin boys nine days after premature birth

Married At First Sight UK star Holly Ditchfield has announced the deaths of her newborn twin boys, Georgie and Marley, just nine days after their premature birth.

NHS ·7 Sep 2026, 06:17 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Salford man jailed for knife attack that led to amputation

Salford man jailed for knife attack that led to amputation

A Salford man has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a knife attack in Charlestown that led to the amputation of his victim's arm.

NHS ·7 Sep 2026, 01:45 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
South Wales Police arrest carer after dementia patient drug overdose

South Wales Police arrest carer after dementia patient drug overdose

A 47-year-old care worker was arrested after an 83-year-old dementia patient in Barry was found following a suspected prescription drug overdose.

NHS ·7 Sep 2026, 00:38 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Adriana Jimenez taken off life support after Canoga Park shooting

Adriana Jimenez taken off life support after Canoga Park shooting

Adriana Jimenez, a pregnant mother shot in a Canoga Park attack, has been taken off life support by her family, prompting prosecutors to upgrade charges.

NHS ·6 Sep 2026, 19:45 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Stevie Nicks' brother, Christopher Aaron Nicks, dies at 72

Stevie Nicks' brother, Christopher Aaron Nicks, dies at 72

Christopher Aaron Nicks, the younger brother of rock icon Stevie Nicks, has passed away at the age of 72 following a private battle with cancer.

NHS ·6 Sep 2026, 19:37 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Tim Andrews lives nine months with genetically modified pig kidney

Tim Andrews lives nine months with genetically modified pig kidney

Tim Andrews lives nine months with genetically modified pig kidney

NHS ·4 Sep 2026, 00:31 ·Owen Patel 4 min read
England faces extreme heat as temperatures hit 38.1C in hottest day of 2026

England faces extreme heat as temperatures hit 38.1C in hottest day of 2026

England faces severe disruption as temperatures hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens, prompting expanded amber heat warnings, travel delays, and wildfires.

NHS ·14 Aug 2026, 06:33 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Andy Burnham confident release of PC Harper's killers will be blocked

Andy Burnham confident release of PC Harper's killers will be blocked

Andy Burnham confident release of PC Harper's killers will be blocked

NHS ·11 Aug 2026, 21:03 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS to trial lung preservation machine to boost transplant rates

NHS to trial lung preservation machine to boost transplant rates

A specialist machine that keeps donated lungs alive outside the body could rescue four in every five donated lungs that currently go to waste in England and Wales.

NHS ·28 Jul 2026, 19:07 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
Burnham cuts household electricity VAT to 0% from October 1

Burnham cuts household electricity VAT to 0% from October 1

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the elimination of VAT on household electricity to help with rising living costs. The cut is funded by scrapping a digital-ID programme, a decision that has faced criticism regarding its financing.

NHS ·21 Jul 2026, 20:34 ·Owen Patel 4 min read
Diphtheria remains a significant health risk requiring consistent vaccination

Diphtheria remains a significant health risk requiring consistent vaccination

Despite historically low rates, diphtheria remains a persistent global threat that can trigger severe complications like myocarditis. Medical experts emphasize that maintaining high vaccination coverage is essential to prevent potential outbreaks.

NHS ·21 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS Wales waiting lists and GP shortages reach critical levels

NHS Wales waiting lists and GP shortages reach critical levels

NHS Wales is struggling with significant patient waiting lists and severe GP workload intensity. Ongoing staffing vacancies and discharge delays continue to impact emergency care performance.

NHS ·21 Jul 2026, 00:16 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS patients in deprived areas face longer wait times for treatment

NHS patients in deprived areas face longer wait times for treatment

New analysis shows significant regional disparities in NHS elective care, with patients in wealthier areas more likely to be treated within 18 weeks.

NHS ·19 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Owen Patel 3 min read
NHS performance: how do the four nations compare? - Full Fact

NHS performance: how do the four nations compare? - Full Fact

The article examines waiting lists, A&E outcomes, patient satisfaction and GP access across the four UK nations. It stresses that differing data definitions make direct comparison difficult.

NHS ·19 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Owen Patel 15 min read