4 h. ago Police chief’s lit cigarette set nursing home on fire, report finds

The Vienna Point residential care facility went up in flames on August 7, 2025, destroying the building

Events

4 h. ago The ‘simple’ colour card tool that could help diagnose conditions faster

The ‘What Colour Is It?’ tool provides either 13 or 15 shades for identifying the colour of bodily fluids

Politics

5 h. ago Minnesota has less than 1 week to provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

Politics

7 h. ago Outrage as dentist 'gave patients ultimatum' before allowing them to sign

Patients who queued for hours to get their dental care on the NHS were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register, an investigation has revealed.

Science

8 h. ago Woman, 90, 'nearly died' after waiting 32 hours for ambulance

'No patient should have to wait that long for care,' the ambulance service said in an apology

Events

9 h. ago Hearts take little notice of Celtic and Rangers as new run comes into view

Schwolow puts emphasis on taking care of Tynecastle business

Politics

10 h. ago Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Nigeria

British boxer was injured in collision that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina GhamiNigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua’s driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a valid driving licence and “driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property”. He is due to appear in court on 20 January. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack in rare public video message after health troubles

The 76-year-old has suffered health difficulties since being rushed into intensive care in 2022

Society

15 h. ago He threatened to petrol bomb his ex's home and said, 'I don't care if the kids are there'

Ryan Howells, 32, made threats against his ex-partner and her family after she ended their relationship and called her incessantly

Events

20 h. ago Britain's 'loneliest dog' Alvin who is a couch potato finds home after years in shelter

Alvin, a six-year-old lurcher cross, was one of the RSPCA's longest-staying dogs after spending over two-and-a-half years in care but now has a new owner in Alan

Politics

20 h. ago Iconic singer hospitalised with 'discs in her neck' as she spends New Year alone

A beloved chart-topping singer has taken to social media to inform followers that she spent New Year's receiving medical care while her family were "happily snowboarding"

Politics

20 h. ago 'Spectacular' war film will 'grab you by the heart' but fans have only days to watch

The film bagged seven Oscars, shattered box-office records, and is widely considered to be a stunning masterpiece by this legendary director — but it's leaving this streaming platform in days.

Events

20 h. ago Tiny town just 30 minutes from Manchester named England's best place to retire

The market town has been crowned England's top retirement spot, with affordable care costs, high life expectancy and stunning scenery on its doorstep

Politics

21 h. ago Met Office latest as icy weather hits Greater Manchester with warning in place

Drivers and pedestrians are warned to take care

Events

28 h. ago Scrap drugs deal with ‘bully’ Trump and use money to fund social care, Lib Dems say

The government has played down reports the pharmaceuticals deal could cost the NHS an extra £3 billion a year in drug costs

Economics

30 h. ago Keir Starmer urged to rip up drug deal with 'bully' Donald Trump

The Lib Dems have called on the Prime Minister to tear up a trade agreement with the US and plough billions into sorting the UK's social care crisis instead

Politics

32 h. ago Illegal New Year raves draw hundreds as partygoers left needing medical care

Some who attended the events at “unsuitable and potentially dangerous locations” needed medical treatment for suspected drug-related illnesses, police said

Events

38 h. ago Health care subsidies expire with millions of Americans now facing steep insurance hikes

Health analysts have predicted the expiration of the subsidies will drive many of the 24 million total Affordable Care Act enrollees — especially younger and healthier Americans — to forgo health insurance coverage altogether

Events

38 h. ago Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender

The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs

Politics

39 h. ago Bruce Willis's life after dementia diagnosis from heartbreaking admission to separate house

Bruce Willis, 70, is battling frontotemporal dementia in a separate home with 24/7 care, leaving his wife and daughters heartbroken while his family navigates grief and daily challenges

Events