16 m. ago Barry Manilow announces new tour dates following lung cancer treatment

The ‘Copacabana’ singer added six shows to his US tour

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25 m. ago ‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns “a bombshell”.Studies claiming to have revealed micro and nanoplastics in the brain, testes, placentas, arteries and elsewhere were reported by media across the world, including the Guardian. There is no doubt that plastic pollution of the natural world is ubiquitous, and present in the food and drink we consume and the air we breathe. But the health damage potentially caused by microplastics and the chemicals they contain is unclear, and an explosion of research has taken off in this area in recent years. Continue reading...

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27 m. ago Three small lifestyle changes found to increase energy throughout the day

Only 16 percent of American adults say they don’t feel sleepy during the week

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29 m. ago Pippa Middleton's slimming 9p breakfast 'fights off' eight types of cancer

Research suggests the fibre-rich food might help with eright loss goals and lower your risk of cancer

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35 m. ago BREAKING: Nottingham hospitals declare critical incident as NHS trust overwhelmed

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) trust has declared a critical incident a day after four hospital trusts in South East England declared critical incidents

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35 m. ago Eight ways to heat your home without spending a fortune on energy bills

Heating and energy efficiency experts reveal their top tips

Society

46 m. ago Odsonne Edouard namechecks Celtic as reborn goal machine starring in a football fairytale

The Hoops have brought back Kieran Tierney, Jota and Martin O'Neill over the last 12 months but passed up on another former hero

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49 m. ago Lidl to open another 19 stores in the next two months – here’s where

The rapid growth follows Lidl reaching its 1,000th store milestone last year

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55 m. ago NHS Lanarkshire appoints new director of research, innovation and academic partnerships

Professor W Gordon Mackay, known as Gordie, took up his role on January 5.

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57 m. ago Scottish city named 'top solo travel destination' in the world for 2026 beating New York

It also triumphed over Bali in Indonesia.

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58 m. ago Pantomime was so funny my waters broke: pregnant NHS nurse goes into labour during Aladdin

Abbie Foord said the adult pantomime performance of Aladdin at the Kings Theatre in Portsmouth was so funny it caused her waters to break.

Sport

71 m. ago BBC radio DJ shares family cancer journey and her own late health diagnosis

Bronwen Lewis discusses her brother's testicular cancer diagnosis and recovery, plus her own ADHD journey on S4C's Y Cyfweliad

Science

88 m. ago NHS reminds Brits on weight loss medications of two key rules

The NHS has shared a crucial reminder

Science

2 h. ago NHS warns parents to watch for eight key symptoms in babies this winter

This common infection can cause serious issues for your tot if it develops.

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2 h. ago Michael Carrick's Man Utd backroom staff include controversial coach and bitter rival

Michael Carrick is set to be named as Manchester United's interim manager after the sacking of Ruben Amorim - and he could be joined by some familiar faces

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2 h. ago Bruno Fernandes decision and Michael Carrick snubbing close Man United pal speaks volumes

Michael Carrick is expected to be named Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, with the 44-year-old previously showing he's not afraid to make tough decisions on star players

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2 h. ago Brits shocked as real reason behind the Jammie Dodgers name is revealed

Viewers of BBC's Inside The Factory were left stunned as their assumption behind Jammie Dodger's name was all wrong.

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2 h. ago Brits shocked as real reason behind Jammie Dodgers' name is revealed

Viewers of BBC's Inside The Factory were left stunned as their assumption behind Jammie Dodger's name was all wrong.

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2 h. ago The real reason Hamnet is making you cry, according to psychologists

After its big success at the Golden Globes, ‘Hamnet’, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is tipped to be a major winner at the Oscars too. But beyond the astonishing performances, are audiences also flocking to it because they simply need a really good cry? Charlotte Cripps thinks so, and the experts agree with her

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2 h. ago A bizarre pain when I drank wine – and only wine – and itchy legs were the first clues of hidden, deadly cancer

A MUM-OF-TWO has told how a pain triggered by sipping wine and itchy legs were the only early warning signs of her deadly cancer. Hollie Thursby, from Sunderland, suddenly began experiencing pain behind her ear and down the side of her neck when enjoying a couple of glasses following the birth of her second son...

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