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uk-news7 days ago•11 min saved

Vegan diet linked to delusions in student's death, inquest finds

An inquest in Cambridgeshire concluded that Georgina Owen, a Swansea University geography student, died after developing delusions likely caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency tied to her three-year vegan diet; she had stopped taking B12 supplements for several months, and psychiatrists noted cognitive impairment and delusional beliefs associated with the deficiency, with the coroner stating the death occurred on the balance of probabilities due to these factors.

via The Independent|

#cambridgeshire #inquest #saffron-walden

world6 months ago•2 min saved

UK train stabbings: multiple attacks and heroism

A woman pleaded for her life during a train attack in Cambridgeshire, where the attacker lunged at her with a knife but stopped after her plea, resulting in 11 injuries. The attacker was later charged with attempted murder, and the victims are recovering from the traumatic incident.

via BBC|

#cambridgeshire #injuries #knife-attack

local-news6 months ago•10 min saved

UK train attack suspect linked to prior stabbing and violent rampage

A knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire resulted in multiple injuries, with police investigating links to a stabbing of a 14-year-old. Passengers and staff displayed heroism, with the train driver and crew praised for their bravery. The attacker, Anthony Williams, is in custody, and authorities are reviewing related incidents while increasing police visibility on the rail network to ensure safety.

via BBC|

#cambridgeshire #heroic-train-staff #knife-crime

world6 months ago•8 min saved

Multiple Victims Injured in Mass Stabbing on Cambridgeshire Train

A mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire has left nine people with life-threatening injuries, with two arrests made. The incident prompted a major police response, including counter-terrorism support, and caused significant disruption to train services. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the situation is ongoing.

via BBC|

#cambridgeshire #hospitalized-victims #investigation

animals2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bella the Cat Sets Record for Loudest Purr, Loves Being the Center of Attention"

Bella, a 14-year-old cat from Cambridgeshire, England, has broken the Guinness World Record for the loudest purr by a domestic living cat, registering a purr measuring 54.59 decibels. Bella's owner, Nicole Spink, described her as a "lazy" cat who purrs all day long, especially when there's food, cuddles, or when watching TV. Spink and her daughter recorded Bella's purr using an app, and Guinness confirmed the record-breaking measurement.

via USA TODAY|

#animals #cambridgeshire #cat

archaeology2 years ago•4 min saved

Mysterious Burial of Face-Down Teenager Unveils Tragic Tale

Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have discovered the remains of a 9th-century teenage girl buried in an unusual manner, face down in a pit with her ankles possibly bound together. The burial suggests she may have led a tragic life and was considered an outsider in her community. Analysis of her remains revealed evidence of childhood malnutrition and a spinal joint disease, indicating low social status and hard manual labor. The burial may have been a symbolic closure of the settlement as it was abandoned.

via Medievalists.net|

#archaeology #cambridgeshire #early-middle-ages