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Voters go to the polls in Hamilton by-election

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:14
The ballot is being held following the death of local MSP and government minister Christina McKelvie.

How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:04
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:44
Rebecca ordered the jab online, but now says she is considering not using it after losing some of her hair.

Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect the pill

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:42
Women should use the most effective contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking 'skinny jabs', the drugs regulator says.

Maths standards in Wales too low, watchdog says

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:29
Watchdog Estyn expresses concern that not enough pupils are reaching their full potential in maths.

Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:13
One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:03
Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

Siblings' lost school photo pops up 300 miles away

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:52
A photo unearthed in a charity shop is posted on social media where one of the pair was tagged.

Madeleine McCann Portugal search continues

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 09:42
Investigators have until Friday to look for evidence relating to her disappearance from Praia da Luz 18 years ago.

I had to beg doctors for help, sepsis patient says

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 08:42
Paul Robinson, from Goring, developed sepsis after being hospitalised in Brighton and Worthing.

GPs in health service 'at wits' end' over workload and funding

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 08:07
Dr John Diamond, who wrote a scathing letter to the health minister, warns of mass exodus to private sector.

'I slowly realised I was running two households as I cared for my elderly parents'

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 06:16
Christine Bell, from Leeds, is one of a rising number of grown-up children caring for their parents.

Retiring police dogs 'deserve to get pension'

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 06:12
Owners argue police forces should pay a contribution towards their former dogs' vet bills.

What impact can AI have on our weather forecasts?

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 06:06
Derek Brockway has been a weather presenter for the BBC for decades, but could AI cost him his job?

'Sandscaping saved our village from the sea'

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 05:20
Enough sand to half-fill Wembley Stadium is dredged and pumped ashore to rebuild the beach.

Greater awareness behind ADHD surge, study suggests

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 04:56
Study found ADHD is not becoming more common, despite a surge in people being diagnosed.

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:48
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:48
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.

Badenoch launches review into possible ECHR exit

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:01
A review by the shadow attorney general will examine whether the UK should exit certain domestic and international agreements.

'I'm terrified of food - but I can't get specialist eating disorder treatment'

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:10
Sinead Quinn says binge eating compulsions have left her a prisoner in her home and that there needs to be reform of NI services.