New genetic cancer test for children slashes wait time to just days Two children avoided invasive treatment for benign tumours while two were able to have less extensive surgery The Independent UK · Oct 6
3-Year-Old Boy 'Thrown Into' Crocodile Enclosure Finally Returns Home After Seven Operations A three-year-old boy attacked by a crocodile at a Cambridgeshire wildlife park has returned home after seven surgeries. His family focuses on his recovery while police continue their investigation. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Arvid Lindblad donates Belgian GP helmet raising £60,000 for Will MacIntyre's iMRI campaign Arvid Lindblad has raised £60,000 for Will MacIntyre’s campaign to fund a state-of-the-art intra-operative MRI scanner at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Motorsport · Aug 20
Boy, 3, injured in crocodile pit has five operations — and will have more to come The boy’s parents said they have been ‘living at the hospital’ since the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst on June 18 The Independent UK · Jul 4
3-Year-Old Boy Rescued From UK Zoo Crocodile Enclosure Faces 'Extremely Challenging' Recovery A three-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after a crocodile attack at a Cambridgeshire wildlife park. His family thanks rescuers and hospital staff, while investigations into the incident continue. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
Wowcher apologises for email referencing toddler crocodile attack Company ‘extremely sorry’ for ‘unacceptable’ email urging customers to ‘Snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid!’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Suspect in Crocodile Enclosure Attack to Face Court After Three-Year-Old Left Critically Injured A man has been arrested after a three-year-old boy was critically injured in a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo. The child remains in a stable condition as investigations continue. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
Celtic-daft radio host admits he is 'lucky' to be alive after medical emergency Brazil has revealed he was “very, very lucky to be here” after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant that saw his heart stop during surgery. The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
Opera singer who hid deafness for three decades hails ‘life-changing’ surgery ahead of nationwide trial Janine Roebuck’s life was changed when she received double cochlear implants The Independent UK · May 5
Opera singer who hid deafness for 30 years describes ‘life-changing’ surgery Janine Roebuck, 72, from London, had double cochlear implants after years of worsening hearing. Evening Standard · May 5
Review finds evidence of ‘fatal physical harm’ caused to boy who had surgery Nine-year-old Jack Moate was operated on by Kuldeep Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge in 2015. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Man who died with dementia aged 24 leaves brain to science Andre Yarham was just 22 when he was diagnosed with dementia The Independent UK · Jan 7
Davina McCall: Important to be part of Stand Up To Cancer after my lump scare The broadcaster revealed in November that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Train attack hero’s family shares update after horrific stabbing Samir Zitouni was working onboard the London North Eastern Railway train when the attack happened The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 First NHS patient outside of clinical trials has new treatment for liver cancer The technology uses ultrasound to destroy cancer cells and can be done in as little as 30 minutes, without the need for surgery.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 First UK patient receives ‘game-changing’ ultrasound that destroys liver cancer A Cambridge hospital is the first in Europe to provide the procedure
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Breakthrough for teen who lost four family members to inherited condition Mary Catchpole, 19, has the same life-threatening genetic condition, activated PI3-Kinase delta syndrome (APDS)
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Man accused of woman’s murder lived off-grid to avoid prison recall, court told Roy Barclay, 56, denies killing Anita Rose, 57, while she was out walking her dog near her home in Suffolk last July.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024 Surgeon who carried out Europe’s first liver transplant dies aged 93 Prof Sir Roy Calne performed gamechanging operation in 1968, and was responsible for other surgical ‘world firsts’
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024 Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93 Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2024 Pioneering transplant surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne dies aged 93 Professor Sir Roy Calne led the first liver transplant operation in Europe at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge on May 2 1968.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Boy, 12, fighting for life after being struck by lightning during school football tournament The schoolboy and man were hit by lightning during a football tournament at The Sele School, in Hertford, Hertfordshire
Wales Online · Jul 13, 2023 Mum thought five-year-old's symptoms were from heat until she went to Specsavers Sofia's parents have credited the opticians with saving her life
Liverpool Echo · Jul 1, 2023 Woman and two children killed in tragic house fire Blaze in Cambridge claims three lives as man in his 30s escapes flat
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 Devastating fire claims the lives of two children and a woman - OLD A man managed to escape the flames and is being treated in hospital.