150,000 UK Households Receive Finger-Prick Test for Childhood Lead Exposure Sunday, January 4, 2026 lead exposure childhood testing uk health environment research bloodtest leeds Around 150,000 households in Leeds are receiving letters inviting them to participate in a pioneering new study that uses finger-prick blood tests to screen children for lead exposure. This study, called the Elevated … Read More
Sara Cox's Life in the Countryside: From Childhood Farm Adventures to Arson Tragedies Saturday, November 15, 2025 saracox countryside farming arson bolton childhood radio broadcasting family resilience BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox has recently captivated the nation with her remarkable 135-mile run for Children in Need, a demanding five-day marathon across four counties aimed at raising funds for children facing challenges … Read More
Mum’s Heartbreak as Baby’s Unusual Hand Symptom Reveals Brain Tumour Sunday, November 2, 2025 brain tumour glioma chemotherapy surgery developmental childhood research fundraising recovery When Teresa Craigie, 40, noticed her 10-month-old son Jordy Arthur struggling to use his left hand and sit up, she knew something wasn’t right. Despite initial reassurances from doctors attributing the symptoms to … Read More