12 h. ago Do I have Covid or flu? The crucial symptoms you need to know as cases rise

As the Stratus variant causes Covid cases to soar, it can be hard to tell the two viruses apart

Science

18 h. ago Public health experts urge Britons to wear masks and isolate if infected as cases of new Covid variants Nimbus and Stratus soar

Leading experts from Warwick University and the University of Leeds have revealed how to stay safe amid a worrying surge in Covid cases sweeping the UK.

Science

52 h. ago Britain's Nimbus Covid wave? Cases of new variant with unusual symptoms soar with cases doubling in a month

The strains - XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus - are fuelling a surge in infections, with cases doubling since August.

Science

52 h. ago Unexpected symptom sparks warning over new Covid variant as hospital admissions soar

There are two new variants of Covid, which have been confirmed as the most common, with hospital admissions taking a sharp 60% increase over an unexpected symptom

Events

4 d. ago Concern over 'easy availability' of alcohol in West Lothian despite fall in deaths

The number of alcohol related deaths in West Lothian fell last year, in line with the drop across Scotland.

Events

7 d. ago UK Covid cases soar with new Stratus variant as unique symptom reported

The UK Health Security Agency is also urging people to book their vaccinations against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as cases are starting to increase ahead of the winter months

Science

8 d. ago Revealed: The companies that allow you to 'work from anywhere' in the world

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for remote work has soared, with people seeking to create a better work-life balance - and, in some cases, the chance to live in sunnier cities.

Politics

9 d. ago Alcohol deaths in Ayrshire remain at lowest level for six years

In 2024, the same number of alcohol-specific deaths was recorded as there was in 2023.

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1 week ago Alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019 but remain ‘appallingly high’

The data from National Records of Scotland show there were 1,185 alcohol specific deaths in 2024 – which was down 7% from the previous year, meaning there were 92 fewer deaths

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1 week ago Alcohol deaths in Scotland remain 'appallingly high' as SNP is warned minimum unit pricing drive has failed

Scotland continues to have the highest rate of alcohol specific deaths of any country in the UK.

Events

1 week ago Alcohol deaths in Scotland drop to 2019 levels after soaring during covid lockdowns

Scots living in the poorest parts of the country are 4.5 times more likely to drink themselves to death than those living in the wealthiest neighbourhoods.

Events

1 week ago Tom Voyce was almost three times legal alcohol limit when swept to his death in car

Ex-England rugby star Tom Voyce's inquest is taking place today following his death aged 43 in December last year when his car was swept away during Storm Darragh

Events

2 w. ago Policy "blind spot" driving Scottish men from poor backgrounds to early graves

Shocking report slates Scottish Government for failing to build for future success with joined-up policies to reverse our nation's shameful record on drugs, alcohol and suicide deaths

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2 w. ago Doctor urges public to make three changes as latest Covid strain soars in UK

The Stratus strain was discovered back in January, and it's on the rise in the UK.

Science

2 w. ago Inside tragic boxer Ricky Hatton's health battles after his shock death at 46: How his biggest opponents were depression, drug and alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts

Boxer Ricky Hatton will always be remembered as one of Britain's most inspiring fighters-both in and out of the ring.

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