4 m. ago 'I’m a GP and these six habits can reduce your risk of dementia'

A doctor has urged people to stick to six life-changing habits to help keep dementia at bay, advising that these easy-to-follow suggestions can help 'reduce risk and boost cognitive function'

Events

11 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council urging people to mark May's National Walking Month

Walking is a great way to become more active as it is free, low impact, requires no special equipment and pace and distance can easily be increased.

Politics

16 h. ago Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of supreme court gender ruling

The actor has long been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and has a transgender sister who often accompanies him on the red carpetThe actor Pedro Pascal has attacked author JK Rowling on X, calling her a “heinous loser”.Pascal responded to a comment reporting the words of activist Tariq Ra’ouf in an Instagram video, in which he urged people to boycott Rowling’s work. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Rare 1p coin sells for £127,000 as people urged to check their change

People have been emptying their piggy banks in search for a rare coin that could earn them almost £130,000 when sold at auction - but many have their doubts over ever finding one

Economics

21 h. ago 'I was only 23... I'd urge anyone who suspects something isn't right to see a GP and be persistent'

Alexia Strickson has urged people to be vigilant around skin cancer after her own close call

Politics

39 h. ago Be careful you don't contract crotch rot wearing new clothes as woman issues warning

Former clothes shop worker May Ricketts has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video in which she urged people to wash new clothes before they wear them or suffer the consequences

Events

39 h. ago UK Government urged to end PIP reassessments for people with lifelong health conditions

Proposed changes to health and disability benefits will start from November 2026.

Politics

40 h. ago Pensioners warned to get weekly payments instead of monthly – here's how

People can receive the payments either weekly or every four weeks, and older people are being urged to consider making the switch in a bid to make budgeting easier.

Events

47 h. ago Global study on Covid vaccine safety falls victim to Trump cuts

Groundbreaking project has produced some of the world’s most comprehensive studies on vaccine efficacy and safetyThe largest ever global study into the safety of Covid-19 vaccines has been terminated just 13 months shy of completion, after becoming caught up in the Trump administration’s sweeping funding cuts.The Global Vaccine Data Network, which was established in 2019 by the New Zealand-based vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris and the US-based vaccinologist Steven Black, has already produced some of the world’s most comprehensive studies on vaccine efficacy and safety, based on data from more than 300 million people. Continue reading...

Politics

49 h. ago RFK considering pulling recommendation for kids to get the Covid vaccine

Kennedy is an anti-vaccine activist who has previously spread misinformation about the Covid-19 shot

Politics

59 h. ago Live Oldham updates as 'chemical incident' leaves roads closed and people urged to keep doors and windows shut

The road is shut to traffic in both directions - updates as we get them

Politics

62 h. ago Locals across Stirling invited to take part in parkrun's biggest walking weekend

The organisers have urged people to 'get out, get walking, and get talking' at Plean Country Park this Saturday.

Politics

64 h. ago Ambulances left lining up outside hospital as A&E slammed by bank holiday weekend

Hospital chiefs have urged people to consider if they are sick enough to come to A&E

Politics

64 h. ago Succession star Brian Cox swaps boardroom for roller skates in hilarious new advert

Malibu's new commercial urges people to ‘clock off’ and take their after-work hours seriously - something Logan Roy was definitely not an advocate of.

Politics

64 h. ago FREE Fothergill's Giant Sunflower Seeds with this great offer from Dobbies

Celebrate National Gardening Week with this great offer from Dobbies to get you growing this spring!

Politics

3 d. ago Reform UK is a 'gateway drug' to fascism says Scotland's top trade unionist

The STUC General Secretary urged mainstream parties to raise their game and give working people a fairer share of wealth.

Events

3 d. ago NHS gives deadline ending this week ahead of May Day bank holiday amid 'serious consequences' warning

Each bank holiday, the NHS 111 phone service sees huge increases in calls from people who need urgent help because they haven't met the deadline, said the health service

Events

3 d. ago Teach young people about ransomware risks before they enter work, expert urges

Cybersecurity can be improved by better preparing young people for the cyber threats they will face when they join the workforce, an expert has said.

Events

3 d. ago ChatGPT's palm reading 'saves woman's life' after spotting possible skin cancer

TikToker urges people to check anything new or unusual on their skin after ChatGPT spotted a possible skin cancer during a palm reading, leaving the internet amazed at what artificial intelligence can do

Politics

4 d. ago Covid symptoms to look out for after Easter, what is the new variant LP.8.1 and how to book a Covid vaccine

Here’s what you need to know about Covid this Easter 🐣

Science