7 h. ago Police issue urgent Morrisons plea after Wellingborough 'rape' arrest

Police are keen to hear from a member of the public who spoke to a teenage girl at Morrisons, in Oxford Street, Wellingborough, after a man was arrested on suspicion of rape

Events

9 h. ago Health board makes urgent plea with hospitals under 'significant pressure'

Only those with life-threatening conditions are to attend A&E in a health board region where emergency units are facing significant pressures

Events

9 h. ago Health board's urgent plea with hospitals under 'significant pressure'

Only those with life-threatening conditions are to attend A&E in a health board region where emergency units are facing significant pressures

Events

11 h. ago Everything you need to know about the 10 symptoms of H3N2 flu strain

Flu cases are rising sharply this winter, with the H3N2 strain causing concern and prompting warnings that hospitals could face heavy pressure

Science

13 h. ago NHS report shows rise in infections across Ayrshire this year

The report to Ayrshire and Arran Health Board says the infections have risen in both hospitals and community settings

Politics

13 h. ago Meghan Markle sends letter to her sick father Thomas in hospital after he made urgent plea he did not want to die with them being estranged

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, sent the correspondence to Thomas Markle through 'reliable and trusted contacts' and it is said to now be 'safely' in his hands.

Politics

53 h. ago Sandie Peggie 'relieved' after partial win in trans row tribunal against NHS Fife

"I am beyond relieved and delighted that the tribunal has found that my employer Fife Health Board harassed me after I complained about having to share a female-only changing room with a male colleague."

Events

68 h. ago Abuse victims pursue £3.3m group action against GP sex creep and Scots health board

Thirty-one women abused by disgraced GP Krishna Singh are pursuing group legal action against him and NHS Lanarkshire.

Economics

6 d. ago Routine visits to all Ayrshire hospitals suspended as health board issues warning

NHS Ayrshire & Arran say they are taking the special measures in response to a surge in flu cases.

Events

6 d. ago NHS England warns of sharp rise in flu patients as admissions more than double

The NHS said the report reflects its first weekly snapshot of pressures facing hospitals this winter, highlighting demand not only from respiratory illness but also gastrointestinal infections.

Events

8 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches its winter advice campaign to help people access the right care

The health board is sharing information on the full range of services people can access.

Politics

8 d. ago Scots woman who coughed up blood makes urgent plea after brother died suddenly in sleep

Rebecca Elsdon, 34, said her brother's death remains a mystery but her own diagnosis a year later could shed some light on his tragic passing.

Events

9 d. ago Sandie Peggie to take further action against health board as it is confirmed NHS Fife CEO approved statement

Sandie Peggie’s legal team has confirmed she will take further action against NHS Fife as it is confirmed the health board’s CEO signed off controversial statement

Economics

9 d. ago Is it true that a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?

Moderate wine consumption may benefit your cardiac health, but foods such as grapes and berries offer similar advantages without the negative effects “People shouldn’t think that drinking wine is good for you,” says Dr Oliver Guttmann, a consultant cardiologist at the Wellington hospital in London.Alcohol consumption is linked to high blood pressure, liver disease, digestive, mental health and immune system problems, as well as cancer. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Outlander star issues urgent plea to viewers with 'double the risk' of cancer

Outlander star Colin McFarlane appeared on BBC Breakfast to urge Black men aged 45-74 to get screened for prostate cancer

Events

1 week ago Flu cases continue to rise as 'mutated' H3N2 strain sparks urgent health bosses plea

Health bosses have issued a plea with less than four weeks until Christmas

Science

1 week ago SNP order probe into Eljamel Inquiry evidence destruction as 'criminality' fears raised

The Health Secretary only found out the records had been destroyed when open statements were made on Wednesday, despite the health board having known about the situation since September.

Events

2 w. ago NHS Ayrshire told to pay up after patient gets private surgery at London clinic

The cash-strapped health board must also apologise to the patient at the centre of the case for their care ‘failings.’

Science

2 w. ago Compulsory face mask rule brought in at hospitals in one part of Wales

All staff and visitors are now required to wear face masks at the health board

Politics

3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make urgent BBC plea after Vicky Pattison's exit

Strictly Come Dancing fans are calling for Vicky Pattison to return to the competition after one star was forced to pull out of the Blackpool live show due to injury

Politics