19 h. ago Holidaymakers urged to make a vital check with their GP before jetting off

British travellers are encouraged to double-check some important health-related matters before they head abroad this summer.

Politics

5 d. ago Everyone who owns an air fryer urged to check it now for 'health risk' inside

Home experts have warned that the problem can have 'severe' health implications if it's left to fester in your air fryer

Society

5 d. ago Anyone with an air fryer urged to check their gadgets now for 'serious' problem

Home experts have warned that the popular kitchen gadgets could cause health problems if they are not properly checked

Politics

5 d. ago Clean bill of health at Ayrshire psychiatric hospital after unannounced spot check

The Priory Ayr Clinic, on Dalmellington Road, was graded ‘exceptional’ across two quality indicators and ‘good’ across one other.

Science

9 d. ago Brits urged by experts to squirt washing up liquid into their air fryer

Air fryers have become a kitchen essential for many households, but cleaning them can be a bit of a nightmare. However, there's one simple solution to get your air fryer looking as good as new

Politics

1 week ago Urgent recall issued for six Tower air fryer models from Argos, B&M, Sainsbury's & Tesco

Six air fryer models are being recalled by the manufacturer due to safety concerns - households have been urged to stop using the products immediately and unplug them

Politics

1 week ago Homeowners warned to check hidden ‘health hazard’ in bedrooms this summer

Householders should clean this commonly used item twice per year, according to experts.

Events

3 w. ago What links the gramophone and Antoinette Perry? The Saturday quiz

From Olly Alexander, Simon Le Bon and Karen O to Beatrice and Virgil, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who used to celebrate the anniversary of his 1658 kidney stone operation?2 Virgil and Beatrice were whose poetic guides?3 Which country is currently in its Reiwa era?4 Who is the only driver to win world titles on two and four wheels?5 Under what rural-sounding name did Amanda Owen find fame?6 Which river flows from Black Forest to Black Sea?7 Who is the Hindu creator god?8 Cartoonist Rube Goldberg was the US counterpart of which British artist?What links: 9 Lariat; opera; matinee; princess; choker?10 Olly Alexander; Simon Le Bon; Karen O; Marti Pellow; Katie White?11 A Room of One’s Own; The Common Reader; Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid?12 46656; 3125; 256; 27; 4; 1?13 Image orthicon tube; gramophone; Margaret Herrick’s uncle (possibly); Antoinette Perry?14 Viv Anderson, 1978, and Kerry Davis, 1982?15 Buchanan Castle; Tower of London; Spandau prison? Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: US moving ‘with haste’ to enable weapons shipments to Kyiv, says Washington

Nato commander says separately that preparations under way to send first Patriot systems to Ukraine in deal involving European countries buying arms. What we know on day 1,241See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageThe US is moving to get weapons to Ukraine quickly under President Donald Trump’s plan for Europe to buy arms and is weighing selling Patriot air defence systems from its own stocks, Washington’s envoy to Nato has said. “We are all moving with haste to facilitate this and get this done, and, you know, I think things are actually moving very quickly,” the US ambassador to Nato, Matthew Whitaker, told journalists on Thursday. “But I can’t verify a date that this will all be completed.” Trump on Monday announced a deal with Nato chief Mark Rutte for European states in the alliance to buy US weaponry – particularly advanced Patriot systems – and give it to Kyiv, but questions have been raised over where the systems will come from and how soon they can get to Ukraine amid Russi...

Events

4 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Weapons will be Europe’s support to Ukraine – not Trump’s, Kallas suggests

‘If you promise to give the weapons, but say somebody else is going to pay, it’s not really given by you’; Russia bombs shopping centre, killing two. What we know on day 1,240Donald Trump’s move to take credit for the additional weapons headed to Ukraine at Europe’s expense has created some mild friction in EU-US relations. “If we pay for these weapons, it’s our support,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, on Wednesday. “So it’s European support, and we are doing as much as we can to help Ukraine If you promise to give the weapons but say that somebody else is going to pay for it, it’s not really given by you, is it? We welcome President Trump’s announcement to send more weapons to Ukraine, although we would like to see the US share the burden.”A meeting of Patriot owner nations and Ukraine donors – aiming to find additional Patriot air defence systems for Kyiv and chaired by Nato’s top military commander – could take place on Wednesday of next week, Reuters reported. A ...

Events

4 w. ago My £200 private health check gave incorrect blood pressure but I was denied a refund: SALLY SORTS IT

I had a private health assessment through Bluecrest Wellness. The results of my £199 check contained a blood pressure measurement.

Economics

4 w. ago £200 private health check gave incorrect blood pressure but I was denied a refund: SALLY SORTS IT

I had a private health assessment through Bluecrest Wellness. The results of my £199 check contained a blood pressure measurement.

Economics