5 h. ago Damian Lillard reportedly finalizing deal to return to Portland Trail Blazers

Lillard finalizing three-year, $42m contract per ESPNNine-time All-Star waived by Bucks after achilles tearDamian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers. The nine-time NBA All-Star is finalizing a three-year, $42m contract with the franchise where he spent the first 11 seasons of his career, ESPN reported Thursday. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season and a no-trade clause.Lillard, who turned 35 this week, was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks on 7 July. The team stretched the $113m remaining on his contract to make room for free-agent center Myles Turner. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Doctors say there is 'window of opportunity' to stop upcoming NHS strikes

The British Medical Association met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting in Westminster for critical talks to try and come to an agreement to prevent a five-day walkout next week

Events

9 h. ago Government ‘has very small window to avert resident doctors’ strike’

A five-day walkout is scheduled to start next week and could cause significant upheaval to the NHS in England.

Politics

11 h. ago Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told

Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing four clauses in the Equality Act 2010.

Science

11 h. ago Striking doctors willing to ‘discuss all options’ to halt five

The Resident Doctors Committee is meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday afternoon.

Events

11 h. ago We swapped Disneyland for this German theme park – it could be Europe’s best

With UK theme parks and Disneyland Paris busier than ever, Mike MacEacheran suggests another option – and this summer, there are new reasons to visit

Politics

12 h. ago Sandie Peggie was not sexually harassed by trans doctor, top nurse claims

NHS Fife’s head of nursing was questioned as part of the ongoing employment tribunal between Sandie Peggie and Dr Beth Upton.

Events

12 h. ago More than a fifth of patients in parts of England fed up with 'poor' GP services

It comes as the latest GP patient survey last week-jointly carried out by NHS England and Ipsos-discovered patient satisfaction with GP services has improved.

Science

12 h. ago 'Like wild animals!': American woman berates Oasis fans' behaviour at Heaton Park gig

Oasis fans are up in arms after US woman complains about drunken 'wild animals', people throwing drinks, the lack of bins and drinks options at Heaton Park gig.

Politics

13 h. ago Fife NHS head of nursing 'can't recall' risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

Ms Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Upton at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife - where they both worked - on Christmas Eve 2023.

Events

14 h. ago NHS warns parents of infection that makes children's skin 'feel like sandpaper'

This 'highly contagious' illness is more common in children, especially those under the age of eight

Events

14 h. ago New UK Government update on free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

Politics

15 h. ago List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

It is the first time these figures have been published.

Science

15 h. ago ‘Preparation is our only option’: sirens wail as Taiwan simulates China attack in city streets

As annual drills become increasingly significant, this year’s puts Taipei civilians in urban warfare situationsUsually people in Taipei walk quite slowly. Notoriously so. But at 1.27pm on Thursday some were almost sprinting through the busy shopping district of Ximen. They knew they had three minutes to get where they needed to be without being stuck in the nearest underground bunker for the half an hour.At 1.30pm exactly, deafening sirens wailed across the city, and a text hit every mobile phone warning that “the enemy has launched a missile attack toward northern Taiwan”. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Martin Lewis says 1 million pensioners are eligible for £3,800 'non means tested' DWP payment

The financial expert is encouraging those aged 66 and over to check if they could be eligible for Attendance Allowance

Economics

16 h. ago NHS waiting lists: Working age people a growing proportion of those needing help

The figures, analysed by the PA news agency, show 56.1% of those on the NHS waiting list at the end of June this year were of working age.

Politics

16 h. ago 8 best sofas, tried and tested by interior experts for style and comfort

From glamorous designs to affordable options, take a pew on one of these fabulous sofas

Politics

16 h. ago New scheme will provide patients with access to support services through NHS app

Sir Keir Starmer said the new system would offer ‘comfort and support’.

Science

17 h. ago Money saving Expert urges over one million pensioners to check eligibility for £3,800 benefit

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free and not means-tested.

Economics

17 h. ago Man's local takeaway called him after he lost 14st on Mounjaro in a year

Jordan Bateman was 28st when he decided to take action a year ago

Politics