Linzi Kinghorn

Benjamin Lewis, 48, has been ordered to remain in a secure hospital for a significant period after admitting to stealing lambs and religiously aggravated harassment linked to animal carcasses and occult symbols left at churches and an NHS mental health facility in Hampshire. The court heard that Lewis, who has autism and personality disorders and identified with a vampire cult, had progressed from harming animals to slaughtering and displaying them. A psychiatrist warned that his risk could escalate to harming people. Hampshire Police linked the attacks to lunar phases and satanic calendar dates, arrested Lewis in 2025, and gathered evidence that led to the restricted hospital order.

Pregnant women experiencing severe sickness face inconsistent access to Xonvea, a drug approved for treating hyperemesis gravidarum, due to varying NHS prescribing practices and local Integrated Care Board policies. High cost compared with older treatments and differing formulary criteria contribute to delays and barriers, creating a postcode lottery. Advocates and medical experts highlight the drug’s effectiveness and call for equal access, while health authorities point to ongoing work toward a Single National Formulary to standardize availability across the UK.