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UK city leads fight against one of Africa, Asia and Brazil's deadliest parasites

A UK city is leading the fight against one of the world's most deadly parasites - by trialling a new landmark treatment that could save thousands of lives a year. Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical...

Mum given 18 months to live after going to the pub

Sophie White is a 'brilliant mum' to three year old Remi (Image: Helen Schofield)Sophie White, 23, suddenly began slurring her speech during what was thought to be a typical dinner with her three...

Girl, 8, breaks neck on zipline at park after being flung into the air

Lois Crook, 8, in hospital. (Image: Emma Crook / SWNS)Lois Crook, eight, was flung into the air by a zipline at Victoria Park in Ashford, Kent, and was rushed to a London hospital after suffering a...

Asda recalls popular item over safety fears and tells shoppers 'do not eat'

Asda has launched an urgent recall of its 'Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices' amid fears some packs could trigger allergic reactions. The supermarket behemoth has swiftly pulled the...

These beautiful unearthed letters sent in WW2 will bring a tear to your eye (pt. 2)

Bob Keddie and Diana Ladner were planning their future together when tragedy struck (Image: Supplied courtesy of author)Letter, September 18, 1940, South Cerney, GloucsFlew above the clouds again...

200,000 unecessary cancer deaths a year without urgent action Wes Streeting warned

A leading cancer specialist has written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to launch an overhaul of cancer services, alongside a damning new report showing nearly 200,000 avoidable cancer...

Fearne Cotton shares health update after being admitted to hospital for harrowing surgery

BBC Radio 2 host Fearne Cotton went under the knife to have two jawline tumours removed just weeks after her pal Davina McCall had surgery for a brain tumour. The star, who has also hosted Love...

Fears deadly virus has already hit Britain after sweeping Europe

There are fears that a deadly virus has hit Britain after sweeping through Europe and killing 90% of the rabbits it infects. Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) was identified in France and the...

Urgent recall issued on popular item as ASDA warns 'do not eat'

A popular Asda item has been urgently recalled over concerns it has ingredients in it that may pose a risk to the health of some shoppers. The high street supermarket's 'Simple To Cook Asian Inspired...

UK hospital <b class='text-danger'>urgently</b> tracing patients after contact with rare deadly virus

UK hospital urgently tracing patients after contact with rare deadly virus

A major UK hospital is trying to trace down staff and patients who may have come into contact with a patient who entered A&E with mpox. Health officials at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge...

Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attack

Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attack32 minutes agoAlys DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Prison Service will conduct a snap review into whether protective body armour should be...

Hashem Abedi's sick prison attack show our jails <b class='text-danger'>urgently</b> need three things

Hashem Abedi's sick prison attack show our jails urgently need three things

The attack by convicted terrorist and mass murderer Hashem Abedi at HMP Frankland – where he used boiling oil and improvised weapons to injure three prison officers – has stunned the nation. To...

Labour must protect women and girls in sport, work and school after Supreme Court ruling

The landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court on the legal definition of the word “woman” will have a profound and lasting impact on women and girls across the country. Like millions of others, I...

Boy, 7, dies of brain tumour as heartbroken mum shares symptoms

Lenny tragically lost his battle on April 5 (Image: Sophie Hunt)A seven-year-old 'little fighter' and 'superhero', Lenny Jax, sadly lost his life on April 5 following a battle with cancer. The...

Britain's new billion-pound boost for Ukraine

Britain is sending a second loan of £752m to Ukraine, which will be used to provide military equipment to Kyiv. The funds will allow Ukraine to procure urgently needed air defence systems as Russia...

Ageism outrage as vital workers pushed out of jobs with economy damaged

Older people with vital skills are being pushed out of the workforce, experts have warned. Labour has been told it will not achieve its goal of an 80% employment rate unless it takes action to keep...

Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine before deal with Russia

Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine before deal with Russia24 hours agoJames Waterhouse in Sumy and Patrick Jackson in LondonBBC NewsUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Donald Trump...

Keir Starmer drops biggest clue yet he wants to fool voters with theatre

After months of dithering, division and damaging decisions, last weekend the Labour Government finally found something they want to act urgently on: not illegal immigration, not inflation, not...

Rats are 'dancing in the streets' of Birmingham after union bosses reject deal

Union barons have rejected a deal to end the Birmingham bin strikes – as the Army was called in to clear rubbish.Hundreds of workers have walked out in a row over pay and jobs, leading to rubbish...

Devon village up in arms as locals issued red phone box warning

The local community insists that the traditional phone box is an "essential" resource, arguing it serves those who opt not to use mobile phones or are unable to utilise modern technology due to...