10 h. ago Health officials issue 'time is running out' warning as UK heads for Christmas flu peak

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented flu wave' - and the UKHSA warns it could hit in the festive period

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15 h. ago Flu 2025 sees 50% increase in NHS hospital admissions with one symptom worse this year

NHS data has sparked warning of a flu crisis at hospitals across England after statistics from last year show a 50% increase in the percentage of patients when compared to 2024

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17 h. 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.

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31 h. ago Casey Bloys Unveils HBO’s Slate In London, and Reveals ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Month

Casey Bloys Unveils HBO’s Slate In London, and Reveals ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Month  The Hollywood Reporter

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42 h. ago Stranger Things fans 'spot clue' to why Vecna is afraid of the caves

Stranger Things is back with a bang as season five dropped the long-awaited season five, part one, last month.

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58 h. ago Enzo Maresca warns Chelsea must fix historic December woes if they’re to maintain Premier League title challenge

FREEZING in December is something we’re all getting used to. But Enzo Maresca and Chelsea are perhaps more accustomed to it than the rest of us. Over the past six seasons, the Blues have taken 56 points from a possible 102 available in the month of December, and last season it was when their title...

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9 d. ago Brits try Northern Ireland's Christmas chip for first time and have 1 thing to say

Northern Ireland has been enjoying a Christmas chip for a month as the festive season kicks off, and now some Brits are trying the famous dish for the first time

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1 week ago Gabriel is a big loss for Arsenal – Arteta’s conundrum is how to replace him

Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié or Riccardo Calafiori could start against Spurs, but none can replicate what the Brazilian offers in defence and attackSometimes it is not just about the numbers. Mikel Arteta probably put it best when he was asked to summarise how influential Gabriel Magalhães has been to his Arsenal side so far this season prior to their meeting with Crystal Palace last month. “His belief is tremendous,” said the manager. “I can tell him to go and run to the first post, and he does it with conviction, energy and attitude. The team’s belief in those moments is really high, and Gabriel is at the heart of that. He gives everything for the team and that sets the tone for everyone else.”So Arteta must have feared the worst when the 27-year-old trudged off with his shirt over his face in Brazil’s win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium last weekend. And before Sunday’s north London derby, he could not hide his disappointment when confirming a thigh injury that will be...

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu pulls out of exhibition events to focus on regaining full fitness

The Briton was due to have faced Amanda Anisimova in two matches in Newark and Miami early next month, but will focus on the start of the 2026 season.

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner sees off Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to defend ATP Finals title

Italian wins 7-6 (4), 7-5 in Turin finalSinner finishes year with six titlesOn his favourite surface and before a rowdy home crowd, Jannik Sinner closed out his immense season with a statement victory against his great rival Carlos Alcaraz, putting together a supreme performance to defeat the Spaniard 7-6 (4), 7-5 and successfully defend his title at the ATP Finals in Turin.Despite his season being slightly abbreviated because of his three‑month doping ban, and Alcaraz seizing the year-end No 1 ranking with a legendary year of his own, Sinner finishes 2025 with six titles, a 58-6 win-loss record and three of the five biggest titles in the year. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sinner extends indoor dominance with win over De Minaur to reach ATP World Tour final

Sinner wins 7-5, 6-2 to reach final for third year in rowDefending champion chasing his sixth ATP title of seasonJannik Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as he held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 victory, extending his winning record against the Australian to 13-0.Sinner continues to perform at an astounding level that has allowed him to rapidly rise the list of all-time great’s. In a season that included a three-month doping ban between February and May, Sinner will attempt to win his sixth ATP title of the year in his 10th final. The 24-year-old has won 30 consecutive indoor hard court matches and 14 matches in a row after his recent triumphs at the Vienna Open and Paris Masters. He has also won 18 consecutive sets at the ATP Finals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pep Guardiola has already addressed major Man City Erling Haaland worry

Erling Haaland is set to play in his first major tournament next summer but it means the Manchester City forward will go through a 12-month season.

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2 w. ago Liverpool injury statement as star sends message to fans following setback

Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been sidelined since the 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt last month after suffering his second injury of the season

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2 w. ago BBC doctor's warning as mutated flu 'more harmful for children'

An NHS doctor has issued a warning over a new flu variant

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3 w. ago See Stranger Things The First Shadow for £27 before Season 5 this month

Stranger Things: The First Shadow tells the backstory of Vecna and Henry Creel

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3 w. ago Netflix announces major Stranger Things update and it's great news for fans

The Netflix series is returning for its fifth and final season this month, but now fans have something else to look forward to.

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3 w. ago Lloyds Pharmacy issues flu warning as NHS says flu season 'has come month early'

Lloyds Pharmacy doctor has issued flu advice as early wave hits the NHS

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3 w. ago Lloyds Pharmacy's urgent alert as NHS says flu season 'has come a month early'

The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA's) latest surveillance data shows cases have increased

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4 w. ago NHS braced for its worst ever winter with an early flu outbreak expected to kill thousands of patients in the wake of devastating doctors' strike

Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warned a particularly bad flu season is likely to hit just as the service emerges from a five-day walkout by resident doctors.

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4 w. ago Flu hospitalisations soar in the UK as NHS issues 'urgent SOS' warning

Flu is on the rise, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as GP data also shows viral illnesses are twice as high among children than is usual for the time of year

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