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BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Bradford 10k record broken by runner recovering from bad knee
A runner recovering from a bad knee set a new course record in a West Yorkshire 10k Jack Cummings knocked 15 seconds off the best time for the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k race on 27-year-old's time of 30:47 broke the 6.2-mile course record of 31:02 set in 2013 by Tesfaye Cummings, who also won May's Rob Burrow Leeds half-marathon in 1:08:36, said the moment of victory in his latest win was "unreal". The personal trainer said: "I didn't actually know the record but since I've broken it, it's been lovely. "I used to be in the middle of the pack when running but I fell back in love with it about six years ago. "I really found my feet. I've had no special training and no coaches. "I've been recovering from a knee injury so when I completed the 10k, it felt unreal."This year's race celebrated Epilepsy Action's 75th anniversary as well as Bradford becoming UK City of Culture in 2025. The charity, which aims to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy, said this year's course was the flattest to date, taking runners through the newly pedestrianised streets of the city centre.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Pregnant mother, 29, and unborn baby girl die at home in double tragedy
A young pregnant mother and her unborn baby girl both died in a double tragedy at her home, an inquest has heard. Aliesha Fisher, 29, was found dead on her bedroom floor by her cousin just weeks before she was due to give birth. She had last been seen alive the night before at 11pm before being found unresponsive just 11 hours later, Preston Coroner's Court heard. Paramedics rushed to her home address in Lancashire on December 27 last year to try to save her life, but were unable to resuscitate her, Lancashire Live reported. Aliesha was 30 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. Medics were unable to find a heartbeat for the unborn baby, which was later named Aria. Area Coroner Kate Bisset said: 'She was last seen alive by her family at around 11pm. At around 10am the following morning her cousin woke on the couch and noticed Aliesha was on the floor of her bedroom not moving. 'Paramedics [confirmed death] shortly afterwards. She was 30 weeks pregnant. The paramedics sadly confirmed no evidence of life from the baby. 'The final inquest will consider the cause of death and what led to the tragic loss of this young woman and her unborn baby. There is no suggestion of self-harm or any deliberate causes of this baby's death.' A full inquest is scheduled to take place on July 16. Tributes were posted on memorial online site muchloved, which has been set up in Aliesha's memory to raise money for charity Epilepsy Action, describing her as a 'gorgeous girl'. One heartbreaking tribute read: 'Love and miss you so much. Life really ain't the same anymore. Just sit and wait for you to message me ranting on about something. Alls I think about is you in that room by yourself with Aria, dark and cold. 'I know how much you hated being alone. I hope you are surrounded by love and laughter Aliesha. 'I hope you're making sure everything is still in check and you have the final say. I will see you again someday. Until then. You sleep tight and finally sleep peacefully. I love you forever and a day.'
BBC News
28-03-2025
- BBC News
Arrested Devon man called for medical help before cell death
A man who was found dead in a police cell had told officers he had taken cocaine and heroin and felt like he was going to die, an inquest jury has heard. Father-of-one Simeon Francis, 35, was arrested in the early hours of 20 May 2020 in Exeter and taken to Torquay police station for questioning over a stolen his arrest he pleaded for medical attention and was placed in a cell where he was later found was declared dead at 18:07 GMT, and the inquest at Exeter Coroner's court ruled Mr Francis died of natural causes and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). 'Very popular man' The jury heard that when Mr Francis was arrested and placed in a police vehicle, he told officers: "I have taken loads of cocaine and heroin. I am feeling like my heart's pounding. I am passing out."I feel like I am going to die. Take me to hospital."Home Office forensic pathologist Dr Deborah Cook attributed his death to SUDEP, noting his history of alcohol and drug misuse. The inquest ruled the authorities had acted appropriately and reasonably in the to the Epilepsy Action charity, SUDEP is a rare condition which affects about one in every 1,000 adults with epilepsy each risk of SUDEP was higher for people experiencing frequent uncontrolled seizures, sleep seizures, or for people not taking their medication regularly, the charity Francis's father described his son as a "funny, very popular, kind" man from a large family who struggled after his mother's death.
BBC News
04-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Epilepsy: Epsom man runs 27 half marathons in memory of sister
A man whose sister died from epilepsy complications is about to complete his 27th half marathon in her honour. Barry Ahearn, from Epsom, in Surrey, has so far raised £12,000 for charity Epilepsy Action in memory of his sister Abbie who suffered a cardiac arrest during a seizure in September Ahearn will run his final race, the Battersea Park half marathon, with his wife, Naomi, on Ahearn said he wanted Abbie's death "to mean something, to help make a difference, not only by raising money to go towards research but also to raise awareness of how serious this condition is". Abbie was three months away from her 30th birthday when she died, just six weeks after receiving an epilepsy Ahearn said of his sister: "She was so much fun to be around, always making jokes and playing pranks. "She brightened any room she walked into with her smile and is sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved her."He has chosen to run 27 half marathons to mark each minute Abbie's brain was without oxygen while paramedics tried to revive her. His completed runs include London Bridge and Carrington Water half-marathons, as well as running on his own in his local park. He said: "The solo runs were the toughest emotionally, as it can be hard to stay focussed and motivated, and of course sometimes I was thinking about Abbie." Three people die from epilepsy-related causes every day, according to Epilepsy Action. The charity's fundraising director Philippa Cartwright said: "All of us at the charity are in complete awe of Barry's incredible fundraiser. "His determination and resilience is so inspiring and the money raised in Abbie's memory will help so many people." If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and would like information or support, you can visit the BBC Action Line pages.
