Author reveals being ‘stripped and forced medicated’ in psychiatric unit

An author has revealed the trauma of being ‘held down, stripped and forced medicated’ in a psychiatric hospital as she calls for open conversations about mental illness in a thought-provoking memoir. Carla Moore, 30, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has spoken about her experiences in a psychiatric hospital in an emotional book, Confessions from My Delusional Mind: … Read more

Army to form new 1,000-strong elite unit that will support the SAS against Islamic State

The Army is to form a new elite unit which could be thrust into battle against Islamic State and Russian proxy groups in Africa as early as next year. The 1,000-strong force, to be called the Ranger Regiment, will be sent to conflict zones to train and fight alongside the troops of countries such as … Read more

Former royal security unit chief blasts ‘assumption Harry and Meghan could retain their protection

No way they could keep their bodyguards: Former royal security unit chief blasts ‘arrogant’ assumption Harry and Meghan could retain their protection after stepping back Former Ch Supt Dai Davies called couple’s hope of protection in US ‘unworkable’  UK officers cannot carry guns under US laws or access intelligence about threat He was ‘gobsmacked’ couple … Read more

Glock ‘n roll: Pakistan unveils its new ROLLER-BLADE armed police response unit

Police in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, are deploying an rollerblading unit armed with Glock pistols to curb theft and harassment on its teeming streets. Gliding in a circle with their weapons pointed inwards, and lifting and lowering the guns in unison, the 20-member unit was filmed undergoing rigorous training. ‘We felt we needed to come … Read more

PM´s Union unit chief leaves after less than a fortnight

Oliver Lewis became a pivotal player in the Downing Street set up, serving as Lord Frost’s deputy on Brexit A new outbreak of infighting among Boris Johnson’s backroom team claimed another victim last night as one of his key Brexit advisers resigned. Oliver Lewis, who was right-hand man to chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost, walked … Read more

Coroner slams ‘shocking’ failings at maternity unit where baby died

A coroner has slammed the care given to a mother whose week-old baby died following a catalogue of hospital blunders as ‘nothing short of shocking’. Tiny Kaylan Coates suffered serious injuries including skull fractures during a forceps delivery and died from a hospital infection days later. Staff at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre ignored pregnant Hayley … Read more

Miley Cyrus ‘suffers ANOTHER break in at her storage unit’

Miley Cyrus ‘suffers ANOTHER break in at her storage unit as thieves steal family photos’… after $10,000 worth of guitars were robbed in 2018 By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 10:45 GMT, 23 January 2021 | Updated: 10:45 GMT, 23 January 2021 Miley Cyrus has reportedly suffered another break in at her storage unit in … Read more

Army unit faces gender row as officials consider changing ‘craftsman’ rank to ‘private’

Army unit faces gender row as officials consider changing ‘craftsman’ rank to ‘private’ to avoid it being too gender-specific  Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers considering changing craftsman rank A memo headed REME gender-free nomenculture says to ‘refresh terminology’ Consultation now being held could mean other ranks are renamed in the future  By David Wilkes for … Read more

Over-80s face gruelling trips to vaccination hubs or wait for a unit to open nearer to home 

Over-80s face gruelling trips to vaccination hubs to get inoculated against Covid-19… or an agonising wait for a unit to open nearer to home Around 130,000 invites were sent out to those aged over 80 at the weekend  Several have complained about the long journeys they are expected to make NHS says if they are … Read more

Coronavirus UK: London intensive care unit shows extent of crisis

Shocking footage from an intensive care unit has revealed the extent of the coronavirus crisis and the strain it is piling on the NHS.  Emotional doctors and nurses were seen struggling at London’s University College Hospital while caring for the growing amount of coronavirus patients.  Operating theatres and some paediatric rooms have even been converted … Read more