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    Mobile dental clinic begins touring Asher Valley villages

    A converted coach fitted with a full dental surgery will visit eleven villages on a rota, aiming to reach families who have struggled to find a local dentist. Liam Brennan

  2. Health

    Wrenhaven General installs a second MRI scanner to cut waiting lists

    The new scanner, housed in a purpose-built extension, will allow the hospital to carry out around 7,000 extra scans a year. Aisha Rahman

  3. Health

    A day in the lab: samples examined with care

    Technicians in white coats work on blood and tissue samples inside biosafety cabinets. Grace Mwangi

  4. Health

    Pharmacists to treat seven common ailments without a GP appointment

    From next month, community pharmacies in Wrenhaven will be able to assess and treat conditions such as earache, sore throats and minor skin infections. Sofia Marchetti

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    Hiking the ridge trail: health one step at a time

    Walkers on a path between rocky hills made their way past bright orange poppies. Leo Novak

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    A walk in the autumn forest: colours that soothe the mind

    Frames to accompany a slow walk through woods where the leaves have turned gold, copper and crimson. Ingrid Halvorsen

  7. Health

    Walk-in mental health centre opens in Harbourside with evening sessions

    The Harbour Room offers free, confidential support without an appointment or referral, and stays open until 10pm on weekdays. Jamal Carter

  8. Health

    Gentle swimming programme for back pain shows promising early results

    Most people who completed a twelve-week pool course at the Bayside Leisure Centre said their pain had eased, though organisers caution that a proper trial is still needed. Diego Fernández

  9. Health

    Teenagers who keep phones out of the bedroom sleep longer, local study finds

    Pupils in a University of Wrenhaven study slept around 40 minutes more on school nights when their phones charged elsewhere, though the researchers stress the findings are preliminary. Isabel Duarte

  10. Health

    New patient guidance system at Wrenhaven General shortens outpatient waits

    Coloured floor routes, text-message check-in and screens that show real-time queue positions have reduced average waiting times in outpatient clinics, early figures from the hospital suggest. Ruth Abernathy

  11. Health

    Free hearing checks offered to over-60s in community centres

    Audiologists will run drop-in sessions in eight community centres this winter, with the aim of spotting hearing loss earlier. Amara Nwosu

  12. Health

    Family doctors urge residents to book routine check-ups before the winter rush

    Practices across Wrenhaven say appointment demand typically climbs sharply in the colder months, and they are encouraging people to arrange non-urgent reviews and screening now. Ana Sousa

  13. Health

    Regular pulse eaters tend to have more varied diets, Wrenhaven study finds

    Researchers at the University of Wrenhaven found that people who ate beans, lentils or chickpeas several times a week reported a wider range of foods overall, though the study cannot show cause and effect. Viktor Lind

  14. Health

    Walking every day matters more than walking fast, local study suggests

    A year-long study of more than 900 adults found that those who walked most days, even at a gentle pace, reported better fitness and sleep than those who walked briskly but irregularly. Ruth Abernathy

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    Dietitians urge a more colourful plate as seasonal produce fills market stalls

    With squash, apples, beetroot and leafy greens piled high at Old Quay, local dietitians say a little variety in colour is a simple, affordable way to eat a wider range of nutrients. Ana Sousa

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    Keep drinking water as the weather cools, health experts remind residents

    Thirst can be easier to miss in colder weather, especially for older people, and local health professionals are encouraging regular drinks through the day rather than waiting until feeling parched. Viktor Lind

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