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Nathan Newby went outside the hospital in Leeds for a vape and some fresh air one winter night, but his simple act of kindness ended up thwarting a suicide bomber. He noticed Mohammad Farooq looking distressed and agitated outside St James’s Hospital on January 20, 2023. Farooq, a trainee nurse at the hospital, had a pressure cooker packed with gunpowder in a bag and planned to detonate it at the entrance to the maternity wing. Mr. Newby, an «extraordinary, ordinary man» as described by a judge, engaged Farooq in conversation and eventually discovered the bomb in the bag. Farooq, inspired by Islamic State, had chosen the hospital as his target due to a grievance with nurses. Thanks to Mr. Newby’s intervention, the bomb plot was foiled, and he is now being honored with a George Medal for his bravery. A patient at Leeds hospital thwarted a suicide bomber after stepping outside for a vape. The patient, Mr. Newby, found himself face to face with the bomber, Farooq, who had a bomb resembling a pressure cooker. Despite the danger, Mr. Newby stayed calm, engaging Farooq in conversation to distract him from his plan. Farooq had initially sent a bomb threat, hoping to lure people outside, but when that failed, he changed his plan to detonate the bomb inside during a shift change. Mr. Newby cleverly maneuvered Farooq away from the building, trying to minimize potential damage if the bomb went off. The standoff lasted for hours, with Mr. Newby trying to build rapport with Farooq to prevent a tragedy. Eventually, Farooq asked Mr. Newby to call the police, offering his own phone as Mr. Newby’s was dead. However, when asked about weapons, Farooq revealed an imitation gun. Mr. Newby managed to disarm Farooq, preventing a potential disaster. His quick thinking and courage saved many lives that day. Patient foils suicide bomber at Leeds hospital with vape step-out.

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Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

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Nathan Newby went outside the hospital in Leeds for a vape and some fresh air one winter night, but his simple act of kindness ended up thwarting a suicide bomber. He noticed Mohammad Farooq looking distressed and agitated outside St James’s Hospital on January 20, 2023. Farooq, a trainee nurse at the hospital, had a pressure cooker packed with gunpowder in a bag and planned to detonate it at the entrance to the maternity wing. Mr. Newby, an «extraordinary, ordinary man» as described by a judge, engaged Farooq in conversation and eventually discovered the bomb in the bag. Farooq, inspired by Islamic State, had chosen the hospital as his target due to a grievance with nurses. Thanks to Mr. Newby’s intervention, the bomb plot was foiled, and he is now being honored with a George Medal for his bravery. A patient at Leeds hospital thwarted a suicide bomber after stepping outside for a vape. The patient, Mr. Newby, found himself face to face with the bomber, Farooq, who had a bomb resembling a pressure cooker. Despite the danger, Mr. Newby stayed calm, engaging Farooq in conversation to distract him from his plan. Farooq had initially sent a bomb threat, hoping to lure people outside, but when that failed, he changed his plan to detonate the bomb inside during a shift change. Mr. Newby cleverly maneuvered Farooq away from the building, trying to minimize potential damage if the bomb went off. The standoff lasted for hours, with Mr. Newby trying to build rapport with Farooq to prevent a tragedy. Eventually, Farooq asked Mr. Newby to call the police, offering his own phone as Mr. Newby’s was dead. However, when asked about weapons, Farooq revealed an imitation gun. Mr. Newby managed to disarm Farooq, preventing a potential disaster. His quick thinking and courage saved many lives that day. Patient foils suicide bomber at Leeds hospital with vape step-out.

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

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Price cap set at £21 for pet prescriptions after major investigation

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Liverpool confirm Mohamed Salah departure at end of season

Mar 24, 2026 Michael Bunting

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UK companies face highest cost increase in 44 years due to Iran conflict impact

Mar 24, 2026 Michael Bunting

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Mohammed Durnion found guilty of manslaughter in killing of Reanne Coulson

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British forces authorized to board Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships in UK waters

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London Marathon 2027 Could Extend to Two Days for More Participants

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Former Google executive Matt Brittin appointed as new BBC director-general

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British forces authorized to board Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships in UK waters

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London Marathon 2027 Could Extend to Two Days for More Participants

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British forces authorized to board Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships in UK waters

Mar 26, 2026 Michael Bunting

British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters. Armed forces and law enforcement officers will be able to board Russian shadow fleet vessels…

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London Marathon 2027 Could Extend to Two Days for More Participants

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

London Marathon organisers are considering holding the event over two days instead of one from next year. It would allow the elite men’s and women’s races to happen on separate…

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Former Google executive Matt Brittin appointed as new BBC director-general

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC’s new director-general. He replaces the outgoing director-general Tim Davie, who announced his resignation in November after five years in…

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Lily Allen, Olivia Dean, and Wolf Alice nominated for Ivor Novello Awards 2026

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

Lily Allen, Olivia Dean, and Wolf Alice are among the musicians nominated for this year’s Ivor Novello Awards. Other nominees include Lola Young, Florence + The Machine, CMAT, Little Simz,…

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Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey claims he groped woman under general anaesthetic, tribunal hears

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

A former hedge fund manager claimed he groped a colleague’s breasts because he was under general anaesthetic, a tribunal has heard. Crispin Odey, 67, once one of the richest hedge…

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Nathan Newby went outside the hospital in Leeds for a vape and some fresh air one winter night, but his simple act of kindness ended up thwarting a suicide bomber. He noticed Mohammad Farooq looking distressed and agitated outside St James’s Hospital on January 20, 2023. Farooq, a trainee nurse at the hospital, had a pressure cooker packed with gunpowder in a bag and planned to detonate it at the entrance to the maternity wing. Mr. Newby, an «extraordinary, ordinary man» as described by a judge, engaged Farooq in conversation and eventually discovered the bomb in the bag. Farooq, inspired by Islamic State, had chosen the hospital as his target due to a grievance with nurses. Thanks to Mr. Newby’s intervention, the bomb plot was foiled, and he is now being honored with a George Medal for his bravery. A patient at Leeds hospital thwarted a suicide bomber after stepping outside for a vape. The patient, Mr. Newby, found himself face to face with the bomber, Farooq, who had a bomb resembling a pressure cooker. Despite the danger, Mr. Newby stayed calm, engaging Farooq in conversation to distract him from his plan. Farooq had initially sent a bomb threat, hoping to lure people outside, but when that failed, he changed his plan to detonate the bomb inside during a shift change. Mr. Newby cleverly maneuvered Farooq away from the building, trying to minimize potential damage if the bomb went off. The standoff lasted for hours, with Mr. Newby trying to build rapport with Farooq to prevent a tragedy. Eventually, Farooq asked Mr. Newby to call the police, offering his own phone as Mr. Newby’s was dead. However, when asked about weapons, Farooq revealed an imitation gun. Mr. Newby managed to disarm Farooq, preventing a potential disaster. His quick thinking and courage saved many lives that day. Patient foils suicide bomber at Leeds hospital with vape step-out.

Mar 25, 2026 Michael Bunting

Nathan Newby stepped outside a hospital for a vape and some fresh air on a winter night – but ended up talking down a suicide bomber after a simple act…

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Price cap set at £21 for pet prescriptions after major investigation

Mar 24, 2026 Michael Bunting

A price cap will be placed on pet prescriptions, the Competition and Markets Authority has announced following a three-year investigation. Pet owners will pay a maximum of £21 for their…

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Liverpool confirm Mohamed Salah departure at end of season

Mar 24, 2026 Michael Bunting

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the club has announced. The 33-year-old has reached an agreement with the Premier League team that will see him…

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UK companies face highest cost increase in 44 years due to Iran conflict impact

Mar 24, 2026 Michael Bunting

UK manufacturers are grappling with the biggest monthly leap in their costs since 1992, according to the first snapshot of the Middle East conflict’s effect on the economy. The flash…

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Mohammed Durnion found guilty of manslaughter in killing of Reanne Coulson

Mar 24, 2026 Michael Bunting

A man has been found guilty of killing a mother of two whose body was found in a shallow grave in woodland near Coventry. Reanne Coulson was heard screaming and…

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