50 m. ago NHS and UKHSA issue key alert to certain Brits to 'book' one vaccine this autumn

You can use the NHS app to verify if you are eligible for vaccinations

Events

64 m. ago Storm Benjamin LIVE: Four Met Office warnings in place as 70mph gales expected

Forecasters say damage to buildings is possible, with "a small chance of injuries and danger to life being caused by large waves" as storm Benjamin approaches the UK

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76 m. ago A2 traffic UPDATES: Major commuter road from Kent to London CLOSED due to lorry fire

Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police are in attendance to a lorry fire, which has shut a large stretch of the A2 eastbound from Gravesend to the M2 junction

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76 m. ago Brendan Rodgers bristles at Celtic theory that couldn't be further from the truth

The Hoops boss is facing arguably the toughest period of his two tenures in charge with issues on and off the pitch

Politics

95 m. ago Warning issued over ‘very contagious’ disease spreading across dozens of schools and childcare centers in Tennessee

An ongoing outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease has affected more than 30 schools and childcare centers in the state, according to officials

Events

1 hour ago Storm Benjamin: Met Office issues blunt warning for 70mph gales and 90mm of rain

The Met Office said today's unpleasant weather is associated with Storm Benjamin and disruption is likely, particularly across the Southeast of England and the East of England

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1 hour ago Storm Benjamin: Met Office issues dire warning for 70mph gales and 90mm of rain

The Met Office said today's unpleasant weather is associated with Storm Benjamin and disruption is likely, particularly across the Southeast of England and the East of England

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2 h. ago Flu season begins earlier than expected in Wales as warning issued

The latest data from Public Health Wales reveals the flu is circulating earlier than usual with a number of outbreaks confirmed in recent weeks

Events

3 h. ago Family of Cheryl Grimmer say ‘what we want now is the truth’ after NSW MP names suspect in parliament

Girl’s family had told the man, known by pseudonym ‘Mercury’, to meet with them by Wednesday midnight or they would make his identity publicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of Cheryl Grimmer has said “what we want now is the truth” after a New South Wales MP used parliamentary privilege to reveal the identity of a man who police previously alleged murdered the UK-born toddler 55 years ago.Cheryl vanished from outside a shower block while with her mother and three older brothers at Fairy Meadow beach in the Illawarra region of NSW on 12 January 1970. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn “inexperienced” British surfer and a friend who jumped in to save him have been identified as the two men who died in rough waters off a popular pier in Victoria during wild winds on Wednesday.Emergency services were called to Frankston beach in Melbourne’s south-east after reports of two men in trouble in the water about 5pm, as the state was lashed by intense wind gusts. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump administration: President expands ‘narco’ boat strikes to Pacific Ocean as at least 34 killed in ongoing campaign

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ‘narco-terrorists’ have ‘no safe harbor anywhere in our hemisphere’

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4 h. ago Amazon pulls waterproof car seat covers over fears they could block airbags

Motorists were told to return products made by the Waterproof Seat Cover Co in a recall notice issued on October 14

Politics

4 h. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Mamdani, Sliwa and Cuomo trade jabs over Israel, rent and Trump

Candidates come out swinging as they vie for New Yorkers’ votes in final debate“It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago New York City mayoral debate live: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off for final time

The two-hour debate is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump “It’s us versus them,” Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, says in his brief opening statement, in which he claims that he is the true representative of New Yorkers.Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, begins by urging the Knicks to win, and then pivots to attacking “my main opponent”, Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Storm Benjamin warnings come into force as wet and windy conditions hit UK

The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings over possible disruption on Thursday from Storm Benjamin, as named by Meteo France.

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6 h. ago Millions of women to benefit from major NHS menopause update after ‘suffering in silence for too long’

MENOPAUSE help will be added to NHS health checks for over-40s for the first time. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: “Women have suffered in silence for too long.” Everyone aged 40 to 79 can get five-yearly health checks free on the NHS to spot signs of ill health and catch diseases early. Medics will now...

Sport

6 h. ago Celebrity Traitors victim Ruth Codd takes new TikTok swipe at Alan Carr in rant about ‘trust issues’

CELEBRITY Traitors star Ruth Codd has taken a swipe at Alan Carr after appearing on the show together. The 29-year-old actress shared a clip to TikTok about having "trust issues" with the comedian after believing he was trying to befriend her on the show. Ruth was murdered on the BBC game show last week when...

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6 h. ago Eintracht Frankfurt vs Liverpool LIVE: Champions League result, updates and reaction as Reds end losing run

Arne Slot gambled on his selection, and his decisions paid off in a big way

Sport

6 h. ago New York final mayoral debate: Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa to spar again before early voting – live updates

The two-hour debate – which is likely to focus on public safety, cost of living, housing and Trump – kicks off at 7 pm ETThe debate is slated from 7 – 9 p.m. ET (plus pre- and post-debate analysis). Wondering where to catch the debate broadcast or stream it? You have several options:The debate will air and stream live on Spectrum NY1. It will also be available on YouTube for both English- and Spanish-speaking viewers.Co-host WNYC will also broadcast the debate at 93.9 FM and stream it live. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Biggest squeeze on British living standards for over 18 months as fears mount over Budget tax raid

In a bleak report today, the Office for National Statistics said inflation remained stuck at 3.8 per cent in September, the third month in a row.

Economics