The Latest Breaking News from Christopher Shaw

‘Transformative’: the UK lab working on a way to halt genetic type of dementia

AviadoBio’s breakthrough therapy hopes to stop progress of FTD, which is usually diagnosed in people under 65

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Author Michael Rosen recounts 50% chance of waking up from induced coma

The 77-year-old said he was put into an induced coma for around 40 days when he contracted Covid in 2020.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

BBC The Repair Shop expert emotional as he says goodbye to colleague

The tribute prompted fans of the show to share their support

Liverpool Echo · May 18, 2023

BBC The Repair Shop viewers applaud 'brilliant' guest as he cries over family's Holocaust experiences

Viewers were in tears within minutes of the start of the show as Gary Fischer tells of father's Kindertransport escape from Nazis

Wales Online · May 19, 2022

Scots kickboxer dodges jail over hammer attack on thief who targeted his home

Chris Shaw fled his home in just his boxers and flip-flops before battering George Halliday, leaving him covered in blood, with a broken nose and unable to see properly.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022