39 m. ago I’m a female solo traveler – these are Europe’s best places to visit alone (and the surprising spots to avoid)

Christina Ford, a single Canadian living in London and a devoted solo vacationer, has tips that’ll ‘make you fall in love with your own company’

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40 m. ago Food influencer who quit job as NHS nurse after mental health patient started false rumour she was pregnant with his child wins huge payout

Jessica Thorpe, who posts food picures under the Instagram name 'Slice of Jess', was suspended for 29 months after a male mental patient claimed she was pregnant with his child

Society

40 m. ago How much will climate change affect YOU? Scientists predict your lifetime exposure to heatwaves, floods, droughts, and wildfires

Today's children will endure more climate extremes then any previous generation - including heatwaves, floods, wildfires and crop failures.

Events

57 m. ago EastEnders fans predict 'sinister' character to be ‘killed’ in 'brutal' scenes following cruel twist

The soap has begun airing one of its darkest storylines of recent times

Events

82 m. ago Tory extinction ‘can’t be ruled out’, says Jeremy Hunt – UK politics live

Former chancellor says he does not expect the Conservatives to die out as a party but he says it is a possibilityKeir Starmer starts by saying rising tensions between India and Pakistan will be of serious concern for many across Britain. The government is enouraging de-escalation, he says.He says tomorrow the nation will fall silent to commemorate VE Day. The armed forces protect our freedom, he says. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago University Hospital of Wales: Shock report reveals pigeons 'found in trauma theatre'

A shocking report into the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff revealed pigeons were found in trauma theatres among a raft of other serious concerns at the NHS facility

Events

1 hour ago We can’t just be against Trump. It’s time for a bold, progressive populism | Robert Reich

A populist – anti-establishment – revolution was inevitable. But it didn’t have to be a tyrannical oneDemonstrations against Donald Trump Trump are getting larger and louder. Good. This is absolutely essential.But at some point we’ll need to demonstrate not just against the president but also for the the United States we want. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Fearne Cotton suffers fall and tells fans she's 'overwhelmed' and 'overtired'

The TV star and podcaster, 43, said a wonderful stranger came to her aid after suffering a fall earlier today

Politics

2 h. ago Compensation of over £38 million paid out by NHS Lothian for claims over five

Sue Webber MSP labelled the figures as 'eye-watering'

Economics

2 h. ago Eamonn Holmes health update after presenter thought he had died in bathroom fall

Eamonn Holmes announced just days ago that he had fallen in his bathroom and updates have been shared with fans since he first posted about the experience on social media

Events

2 h. ago Virus outbreak at Scots hospital as no new patients admitted to wards

According to the NHS, norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is a stomach bug that can be very unpleasant, although it does typically get better in about two days.

Science

3 h. ago NHS worker compared to Star Wars villain Darth Vader by a co

Blood donation worker Lorna Rooke was made to feel 'unpopular' after her colleague Amanda Harber took a a personality quiz on her behalf and told staff she fell into the same category as the Dark Lord.

Events

4 h. ago What you need to know about new norovirus outbreak as NHS forced to shut wards

There has been a sharp rise in the GII.4 strain

Events

4 h. ago UK hospital lockdown as horror virus outbreak halts new NHS patient admissions

NHS Highland said visitor numbers would need to be restricted due to the virus outbreak at Belford Hospital in the Highlands. The hospital has been forced to stop new patients being admitted

Science

4 h. ago Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Events

5 h. ago Belford Hospital lockdown: Horror virus outbreak as NHS STOPS new patient admissions

Belford Hospital announced it would need to shut its wards to new patients due to the norovirus with a spokesperson adding restricted visits would also be in place

Science

5 h. ago Emmerdale’s Manpreet 'set for pregnancy twist' but Ross isn't the real baby father

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Manpreet Sharma will fall pregnant after her night of passion with Ross Barton - but they think he won\'t be the father

Politics

5 h. ago Woman wins £30,000 compensation for being compared to Darth Vader

Croydon employment tribunal rules NHS worker Lorna Rooke suffered workplace ‘detriment’Comparing someone at work to the Star Wars villain Darth Vader is “insulting” and “upsetting”, an employment tribunal has ruled.A judge concluded that being told you have the same personality type as the infamous sci-fi baddie is a workplace “detriment” – a legal term meaning harm or negative impact experienced by a person. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Nigel Farage’s Reform UK storms to record poll high as both Labour and the Tories hit six

The latest YouGov survey put Reform on 29%, up three points on last week

Events

6 h. ago John Swinney refuses to mark NHS Scotland out of 10 but admits 'access' to care is an issue

The First Minister faced questions from the public when he joined Kaye Adams on her regular BBC Scotland radio show.

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