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Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:18
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.

Are Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt?

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:11
The prime minister is set to visit Scotland later, but there are murmurings of discontent among his MPs.

Police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:02
A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.

Police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:02
A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.

Couple wed in front of strangers found on Reddit

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:00
Harmony Elmy and Seán Mauremootoo eloped hundreds of miles to Cardiff for their unconventional wedding.

Waste from UK's largest opencast mine 'poses significant risk'

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:00
There are safety worries as three large spoil tips are set to be left above Merthyr Tydfil.

Earthquake shakes homes in north-west England

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 05:38
Lancashire residents say the 3.3-magnitude tremor felt like "an underground explosion", but there are no reports of damage.

The Papers: 'Face ID in every town' and 'Kate's great herr do'

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 05:32
Many of Thursday's front pages carrying photos of the state banquet for the German President at Windsor, alongside a range of other stories.

Facial recognition could be used more widely by police under plans

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 04:45
A new consultation aims to lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology by more police forces.

Labour weighed backing assisted dying bill pre-election

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 04:39
A backbencher's bill, that would legalise assisted dying for those with a terminal diagnoses, is currently going through Parliament.

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 03:51
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.

Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 02:09
What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?

Patients clogging A&E with hiccups, sore throats and other niggles

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 01:34
NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 00:05
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

'This is the most severe flu outbreak that I've experienced' - children's doctor

Thu, 12/04/2025 - 00:01
Paediatric emergency medicine consultant Dr Julie-Ann Maney says it is a particularly virulent strain of influenza.

Banquet, Royal Family and Starmer on first day of German state visit

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 23:09
The Royal Family hosted the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years - with a state banquet and ceremonial events in Windsor.

Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:33
The party warns the country is facing a "lost generation of farmers" with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.

Royals lay out festive greeting at glittering state banquet

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:16
Germany's president was hosted at the glittering event after the first day of his state visit to the UK.

Clashes over state of NHS and Senedd expansion in TV debate

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:00
Four Senedd hopefuls took part in the debate five months from a much anticipated election.

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:32
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.