12 h. ago Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

Child safety advocates are warning about the dangers of heatstroke from leaving kids in hot cars

Events

14 h. ago Unlikely city street fast becoming a foodie paradise as new deli opens its doors

The boss of the new deli says he wants to combine the best local produce and interesting international flavours

Events

31 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan and Laila Rouass confirm marriage in Instagram post

The couple posted a picture showing confetti raining down on top of them.

Politics

42 h. ago Rampant street crime. One alleged rape every hour. Homeless beggars. And demographic changes that have made the city unrecognisable. With a heavy heart, MATT GOODWIN says London is OVER

When I fired off a tweet about my day trip to London last week, I didn't expect it to be read by 12 million people around the world.

Events

52 h. ago Full list of heat health alerts in England as temperatures to soar above 30C

Extreme temperatures could have significant impacts on health and social care – and even pose a risk to life

Society

55 h. ago A street in Gaza, a map of dreams, and the people desperate to live

Gaza City’s main high street has been destroyed but Palestinian memories of life before the ongoing Israeli assault survive. As those in Gaza face bombing, starvation and miserable living conditions, here’s how they try to hold both the past and the present in their mindsBefore it was bombed into a long grey line of rubble and dust cutting across Gaza City, Omar al-Mukhtar street was full of life – shoppers in the day, friends and families on evening outings after dark.Running from east to west through the city, this artery road is home to some of Gaza’s most significant landmarks. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago California official criticized for appearing to call on gangs to intervene in immigration raids

The vice mayor of a tiny Southern California city is under fire after appearing to call on street gangs to organize in the face of immigration sweeps by federal agents in Los Angeles

Politics

3 d. ago Barbican residents oppose 'oversized' City office development next to listed arts complex

Developers say the scheme will provide a much needed public plaza next to the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance

Politics

3 d. ago Police shut busy section of Princes Street in Edinburgh as forensic tent erected in city centre

A section of Princes Street in Edinburgh has been closed to westbound traffic, with police in attendance.

Politics

3 d. ago Barbican centre side street entrance to be opened up with new public plaza

The huge new City office development will replace two blocks at 1 Silk Street

Politics

3 d. ago Losing weight in your 40s and 50s may seem unbearably hard — but it could keep you alive longer

Benefits included a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Politics

4 d. ago Get some earplugs – and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Turn the volume down, don’t use cotton buds and get your hearing tested before it’s too late. Here’s what experts recommend to keep your ears healthyHearing loss can make life difficult and lead to social isolation. But with extremely loud devices in our pockets, and earbuds in near-constant use, we are at more risk than ever. How can you take care of your ears to avoid problems? Continue reading...

Transport

4 d. ago The Guardian view on maternity care failings: Wes Streeting’s new inquiry must learn from past mistakes, not repeat them | Editorial

The health secretary deserves praise for trying something new. But links between poor care and overstretched staff must not be avoidedThe announcement of a new inquiry into maternity care failures in England, including the shockingly higher risk of mortality faced by black and Asian mothers, indicates an overdue recognition that improvements are needed. From the devastating 2015 review of a decade of failure at Morecambe Bay, to last year’s birth trauma report from MPs, there is no shortage of evidence that women face unacceptable risks when giving birth on the NHS. The question is whether a review chaired by Wes Streeting himself can achieve what previous ones have not.His role as chair is not the only novel aspect of this inquiry. A panel including bereaved parents will share their experiences and knowledge, alongside expert evidence. This format should focus minds on the human consequences of systemic failures, including mother and baby deaths, and on the need for accountabi...

Events

5 d. ago Dog owners are putting lives at risk with a common car safety error, expert warns

And it can be easily fixed with an inexpensive method, he explained

Events

5 d. ago Scotland's 'unhealthiest high street' named and it is in major city

Two Scottish cities have been revealed as having the most "unhealthy" streets.

Politics

7 d. ago Study pinpoints exact number of coffees per day that can cut the risk of sudden cardiac death

The findings, from the US study of more than 46,000 people, add to the growing body of evidence highlighting the drink's health benefits.

Events

7 d. ago Weight loss in your 40s and 50s can help slash your chronic disease risk, researchers say

Benefits included a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Events

7 d. ago Taxi drivers buying cars in one city due to 'easy' regulations putting passengers at risk

Drivers are flogging cars including black cabs on social media with licences already attached from Wolverhampton where it's believed that the rules to obtain a taxi licence are far more easier than other areas

Economics

7 d. ago Real life 'Wolf Of Wall Street' corrupt City boss who remains on the run is ordered to pay back £64million after Ponzi

Anthony Constantinou remains on the run after he fled the UK during his fraud trial at London 's Southwark Crown Court in June 2023.

Economics

9 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival crush risk made me frightened, says Khan

Notting Hill Carnival crush risk made me frightened, says Khan  BBC

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