Five biggest bombshells as Russell Brand gives evidence in rape trial Brand, who is on trial accused of rape and sexual assault, took the stand for over four hours on Wednesday Evening Standard · 19h ago
Russell Brand says rape claims ‘devastating’ as he starts giving evidence The former comedian denies the charges. Evening Standard · Oct 28
Former Duchess Of York Sarah Ferguson's Commemorative Plaque In Children's Hospital Removed Amid Epstein Fallout A plaque commemorating Sarah Ferguson's charitable work near Great Ormond Street Hospital has reportedly been removed as organisations reassess ties amid renewed scrutiny of her association with Jeffrey Epstein. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
In 1929, J. M. Barrie gifted Peter Pan rights to a hospital; UK law protects its royalties In 1929, J. M. Barrie selflessly granted the rights to Peter Pan, establishing a perpetual source of funding for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The hospital benefits from the story's performances, facilitating care for critically ill children. A unique UK law safeguards this donation, ensuring royalties persist beyond copyright expiry. Barrie's… The Times of India · Oct 11
Great Ormond Street Hospital schoolteachers strike outside council offices over sacked colleague Kate Williams spent nearly 15 years teaching desperately ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital until she was dismissed Evening Standard · Oct 8
Great Ormond Street hospital ‘falling apart’ as power cut halts children's surgery Six operations were stopped on Thursday morning following the incident, with the trust’s board warning that patient care could be affected by problems with the estate Evening Standard · Sep 6
First lab-grown oesophagus offers hope to children born with rare condition The engineered tissue was implanted into pigs, which were able to swallow and eat normally after six months without the need for immunosuppressants. Evening Standard · Mar 20
One in seven people have written a will with a charitable gift included – survey Just 14% of people have written a will and included a charitable gift, according to a survey for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Evening Standard · Mar 7
These are the top reasons why Britons decide to write a will A survey by Gosh Charity found that only 39 per cent of people in the UK have actually drafted a will The Independent UK · Mar 7
Millions of children with rare diseases set to benefit from faster diagnosis and better treatments A new platform is being developed by Great Ormond Street Hospital and LifeArc in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital Alliance The Independent UK · Feb 12
NHS expands medical drone and ‘robot dog’ deliveries across London The new phase of the project aims to cut turnaround times, lower costs and reduce emissions Evening Standard · Feb 5
Who is Yaser Jabbar, the disgraced Great Ormond Street surgeon? Nearly 100 children suffered harm at the hands of the surgeon. Why did it take so long for the botched care he delivered to patients to be discovered? Evening Standard · Jan 29
Teenager left in ‘horrifying’ pain by disgraced Great Ormond Street surgeon The ‘incredibly traumatic’ experience has affected him for years The Independent UK · Jan 29
Nearly 100 children harmed by Great Ormond Street surgeon who botched procedures Yaser Jabbar specialised in lower limb reconstruction at the hospital for years The Independent UK · Jan 29
Evening Standard · Jan 29 Yaser Jabbar: Great Ormond Street doctor's botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children, shocking report finds Police looking at findings of report after Yaser Jabbar harmed 94 patients he treated at the world famous children’s hospital from 2017 to 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 Great Ormond Street hospital cleaners win racial discrimination appeal Claim by 80 workers that they were subjected to ‘indirect race discrimination’ by wait for NHS pay terms upheld
Evening Standard · Jan 4 Jesy Nelson reveals twin daughters may never walk after being diagnosed with devastating muscular disease Nelson broke down in tears as she explained eight-month-old Ocean and Story have severe SMA and may never walk
Evening Standard · Jan 4 Rogue Great Ormond Street surgeon 'harmed up to 100 children' with botched operations on their legs One child’s leg was amputated, while others were left with mismatched legs by up to 20cm
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 ‘Healthy baby’ diagnosed with rare genetic condition after chest infection Zarwa Kakar has a rare type of dwarfism that affects just over 30 other people globally
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025 Innovative therapy gives hope to patients whose blood cancer ‘seemed incurable’ Almost two thirds of patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia involved in a clinical trial of the treatment are now disease-free.
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Genome sequencing helps diagnose rare condition in three-year-old IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025 ‘My son’s heart was the size of a walnut when he was rushed into surgery at 10 days old – I was terrified’ Eddison Watts’ rare congenital heart defect affects approximately one in every 3,600 births in the UK
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025 Boy suffering from ‘excruciating’ headaches diagnosed with rare brain condition The 11-year-old underwent brain surgery weeks after the discovery
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025 Grateful family gives back to Great Ormond Street Hospital with fundraising run The family of 11-year-old Harrison Gale, who had brain surgery in March, will be among those taking part in RBC Race for the Kids on October 11.
Euronews · Aug 28, 2025 Princess Diana time capsule prematurely opened after 34 years in London The lead-cased box marked the laying of the foundation stone of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 1991. Its content has been revealed...