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Teen's campaign to get young people to cook for themselves

An 18-year-old from Swinton, South Yorkshire who works as a chef is trying to get his peers to take up cooking for a healthier lifestyle.

Nathan Ward has launched a campaign to get more young people to ditch takeaways and start cooking for themselves. He was taught to cook from a young age by his mother and grandmother and wants to show young people that cooking from scratch can be fun and beneficial.

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Appeal for Savile witnesses

Investigation team looking to compile a 'true picture' of Savile's activities at hospitals in Leeds

The team investigating Jimmy Savile's activities at hospitals in Leeds is hoping to finish all witness interviews by the end of May. Confidential support is available for people who come forward.

We cannot disclose our findings as yet. The investigation is on-going and busy collating data and evidence to fully understand Jimmy Savile's relationship with the hospitals in Leeds.

We would urge anyone who worked with Jimmy Savile who may have since left the hospital, or anyone else who feels they may have some information, however small, which can help compile a true picture, to get in touch with us."

– Ray Galloway, lead investigator

We understand that in many cases it will not be easy to come forward, but the investigation needs your help. If you have information as a patient, visitor, current or former member of staff, relative or charity worker, we urge you to speak with us.

Please do help us if you can."

– Professor Proctor, chair of investigation team
Appeal for Savile witnesses

Savile investigation team calls for witnesses to come forward

The independent team investigation Jimmy Savile's activities at hospitals in Leeds is urging anyone who came into contact with him to come forward before the end of May.

Investigators are gathering witness statements and other evidence into Jimmy Savile's activities at the Leeds General Infirmary and other hospitals in the Leeds area as part of the Speaking Out Investigation.

The investigation is chaired by Professor Sue Proctor, Diocesan Secretary of Ripon and Leeds, and led by Ray Galloway, a former Detective Superintendent of North Yorkshire Police. The investigation is due to release its findings at the end of the year.

Appeal to find missing hospital patient due to have operation

David Evans

Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for help in finding a man who has gone missing from City Hospital in Sherwood. 42-year-old David Evans is due to have an operation today and has a draining tube attached to the right side of his chest. If it is moved or removed he could die.

He was last seen at around 9pm on Tuesday night. He is white, around 5ft 11ins tall and of slim build. He has a shaved head and was wearing jeans, a light yellow t-shirt and a light-coloured jacket.

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Video: Calls to do more to help people after a stroke

There are calls for more help to be given to people after they've suffered a stroke.

The Stroke Association wants health professionals to do more to combat the stress and anxiety felt by many people who've survived an attack. Their calls are supported by Phyll Addison, a woman who suffered a devastating stroke three years ago, leaving her largely paralysed down her left side.

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