12 h. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

13 h. ago Councillors in Kent ‘pelted with eggs’ by people wearing balaclavas, MPs told

Swale Borough Council were debating making their area a ‘District of Sanctuary’ for asylum seekers in the meeting on Wednesday evening.

Politics

18 h. ago Flu cases in NHS hospitals jump 55% in one week, figures show

The NHS is under strain as it tackles high flu cases, with some hospitals asking people to wear face masks.

Science

37 h. ago Man wearing Santa suit kills 9 people in chilling Christmas murder spree

In a terrifying Christmas crime from 2008, a man put on a Santa Claus suit, got into his rental car, and drove to his former wife's house, where he killed nine people in cold blood during a Christmas party.

Events

38 h. ago British public urged to wear face masks again in UKHSA's flu H3N2 strain update

People are being encouraged to consider wearing a face mask as NHS battles "unprecedented flu wave"

Politics

40 h. ago UK households 'have no clue' they risk 'foul infection' if they wear shoes indoors

People might be 'damaging health' simply by wearing their shoes inside the house

Events

41 h. ago Professor identifies flu strain behind UK surge as NHS chief advises masks

An expert has identified the specific strain of A/H3N2 flu responsible for the current UK surge, with NHS leaders advising people to wear masks and practice good hygiene

Politics

60 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

Politics

60 h. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

Events

61 h. ago Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other fly symptoms - as the Government backs the move

Events

62 h. ago Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

A number of schools have closed, an NHS leader says people should wear masks and the UKHSA is urging everyone to get jabbed

Science

62 h. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

Events

3 d. ago Mutant 'superflu' outbreak: Schools shut down, London hospitalisations triple and people are told to wear masks as 100 cruise passengers are struck down with norovirus

Headteachers across the UK have warned escalating sickness rates are causing alarm with some even reducing singing in assemblies to cut the spread of illness.

Science

5 d. ago Should face masks be reintroduced to combat winter viruses? Take our poll and have your say

The UK Health Security Agency is encouraging people to consider wearing face masks, among other precautions, as a number of winter viruses are spreading

Politics

5 d. ago People just learn reason Royal Mail workers wear shorts – even in winter

Even though the weather is bitter at the moment, you'll still see Royal Mail posties walking around in shorts. So why do they choose to do this even in wintertime?

Politics

5 d. ago People are only just finding out reason Royal Mail workers wear shorts all year round

With the weather extremely cold across the UK, you're probably wondering why posties still wear shorts even when it's winter. But there's a very clever reason why...

Politics

8 d. ago Everything you need to know as UKHSA tells Brits to wear masks again

People are being urged to wear masks and to take other actions to combat the spread of flu and Covid

Politics

1 week ago YSL Libre and Black Opium perfumes are now £17 a bottle in Superdrug gift set deal

One shopper said of the YSL Libre bottle: "I’ve even had people stop me to ask what I’m wearing"

Economics

1 week ago I begged my stepmum not to wear white to my wedding but she didn’t listen – in fact she went one step further

THERE are unwritten rules when it comes to weddings, don’t show up late, don’t drink too much and definitely don’t wear white. However, as one bride discovered, some people believe these rules don’t apply to them. Taking to Reddit a newlywed shared the nightmare experience she had with her stepmum on her wedding day. She...

Events

3 w. ago Elizabeth Taylor's favourite perfume 'I've worn for years' is £3 at Superdrug with deal

"This is my signature scent and I have been wearing it for the past few years. People usually know I'm on my way even before I appear in the door."

Economics