7 h. ago Critical NHS incidents declared at four hospital trusts as increase of flu & norovirus surges leaves no beds free

FOUR NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents as surges in flu and norovirus cases strain already stretched services. The recent freezing weather has exacerbated the need for hospital beds as many frail, vulnerable and elderly people have been admitted with cold related illnesses. Staff sickness is also heightened at this time of year, putting...

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7 h. ago Four NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents after ‘surge’ in A&E admissions

Hospital trusts in Surrey and Kent say situation has been worsened by rise in flu and norovirus casesFour NHS hospital trusts in England have declared critical incidents after a “surge” in A&E admissions driven in large part by patients with flu, norovirus and respiratory viruses.Three trusts in Surrey and one in Kent sounded the alarm after a “surge in complex attendances to A&E departments”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago London hospital trust among those to declare 'critical incidents' amid high demand as flu and norovirus cases surge

Hospitals are facing a ‘triple threat’ of cold weather, winter viruses and a high number of patients requiring specialist care

Science

9 h. ago Four UK hospital trusts declare 'critical incidents' as official statements released

Four hospital trusts across Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents with health services urging the public to use the right services to help ease pressure on emergency care

Politics

9 h. ago Flu and norovirus warning as critical incidents declared by four hospital trusts

A surge in flu and norovirus cases, combined with staff sickness and cold weather conditions, has prompted four NHS hospital trusts to declare critical incidents

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20 h. ago Man Utd release statement after Bruno Fernandes’ social media hacked with anti

The club explained Fernandes had been hacked after his account posted ‘let’s get rid of Ineos’ following the FA Cup defeat against Brighton

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23 h. ago Man Utd forced to release statement after Bruno Fernandes’ X account is hacked

MANCHESTER UNITED have been forced to issue a statement following the hacking of Bruno Fernandes' X account. The Red Devils skipper's page was compromised in the aftermath of their FA Cup third-round exit at the hands of Brighton. The hacker fired off a series of wild posts, including crude ones about German footballer Alisha Lehmann...

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23 h. ago Bruno Fernandes' social media hacked as Man Utd release statement after FA Cup exit

Bruno Fernandes was part of the Manchester United side which lost 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday, as their hopes of winning a trophy this season were all but extinguished

Politics

23 h. ago Bruno Fernandes hacked on X with 'let's get rid of INEOS' plea as Man United release statement

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his X account hacked late on Sunday night as a number of bizarre posts were shared on his page hours after the club had been dumped out the FA Cup

Politics

37 h. ago Germany rejects RFK Jr claims about Covid vaccine exemption prosecutions

Health minister Nina Warken says Robert F Kennedy Jr’s assertions that German doctors are facing legal action are unfoundedThe German government has sharply rejected claims by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, that doctors in Germany have faced legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the Covid-19 pandemic.“The statements made by the US secretary of health are completely unfounded, factually incorrect, and must be rejected,” Germany’s health minister, Nina Warken, said in a strongly worded statement released late on Saturday. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago EastEnders legend Derek Martin dies aged 92 as family release statement

EastEnders legend Derek Martin, who played beloved Charlie Slater for 15 years, has passed away

Events

39 h. ago Footballer seriously injured in 'unprovoked attack' as club release statement

Isthmian Premier Division side Billericay Town have revealed that one of their players suffered serious injuries in an unprovoked attack on New Year's Eve

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3 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters as statement released and replacement confirmed

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters just days before the start of the tournament, with the WST confirming the reason behind his decision before he was supposed to play on Monday

Economics

3 d. ago ICE shooting victim’s wife issues first statement since killing: ‘We had whistles. They had guns’

Her wife released the statement hours before new video of the shooting emerged

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4 d. ago Venezuela begins releasing political detainees to ‘consolidate peace’

Opposition leader María Corina Machado hails move to tackle ‘injustice’ as Spain’s foreign ministry confirms release of five Spanish nationalsFive days after the US seized Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has announced it is releasing an “important number” of detainees in what the congressional president characterised as a gesture to “consolidate peace”.Former opposition candidate Enrique Márquez was among those released from prison, according to an opposition statement. “It’s all over now,” Márquez said in a video taken by a local journalist who accompanied him and his wife, as well as another opposition member Biagio Pilieri, who was also released. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Harry Brook apologises after drunk cricket star hit by nightclub bouncer and fined

England's Test vice-captain Harry Brook has released a statement after it emerged that he played the Ashes on a final warning from the ECB following a drunken incident with a bouncer

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5 d. ago Liverpool release Kevin Keegan statement after family confirm cancer diagnosis

Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer with his former club Liverpool sending a heartfelt message to the football legend, who played for and managed England in a glittering career.

Society

5 d. ago Kevin Keegan statement in full as his family and Newcastle speak out after England legend diagnosed with cancer

NEWCASTLE have released a full statement following Kevin Keegan's cancer diagnosis. The 74-year-old former England manager was recently admitted to hospital after suffering with ongoing abdominal symptoms. The club said: "Our former player & manager, Kevin Keegan will undergo treatment after being diagnosed with cancer having been admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms....

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5 d. ago Luke Littler showed true colours after releasing statement on ex

Luke Littler has spoken out on social media in defence of his ex‑girlfriend

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5 d. ago Footballer, 15, dies after falling into well while being chased by dogs as club release statement

A teenage footballer tragically died on New Year's Eve after he fell down a well while being pursued by a pack of dogs on holiday, with his club paying tribute to the prospect

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