21 m. ago UK heatwave health alerts issued for 5 DAYS a 7 regions face 'rise in deaths'

Heat health alerts have been extended in seven regions across England as a heatwave sends temperatures above 30C for millions of Brits

Events

69 m. ago Ayrshire nursing home that boasts bar, cafe and hairdressers, sails through latest care provision check

Queens View Harbour Care Home, in Troon’s Templehill, was graded ‘very good’ across three quality indicators and ‘good’ across two others.

Society

82 m. ago 'As A&E nurses we're used to a challenge, but this is something new to us all'

They're doing all they can to prepare

Politics

91 m. ago AD FEATURE: Travel experts warn Brits to stay vigilant amidst rise of 'fake visa websites'

Travel experts have warned Brits of a number of elaborate scams that could see you handing over your personal details or payment information when applying for a visa

Events

1 hour ago New Gaelic plan to launch in Falkirk as numbers using the language grow

Despite the big rise in learners, a public consultation found that many branded support for Gaelic 'a waste of money'

Politics

1 hour ago How one Greater Manchester nursery made it out of special measures and regained its good rating

The nursery received a critical review from Ofsted earlier this year

Politics

2 h. ago Real reason UK homes don't have air conditioning and how much it costs to run

Demand for air conditioning in UK homes is now on the rise following this year's unusually hot spring and summer - but why don't more homes have it?

Society

2 h. ago 'Extraordinary' BBC World War I drama sees fans 'hooked' and left 'in tears'

The historical series, which is available to stream on Amazon Prime, follows the lives of volunteer nurses and medical staff in northern France during World War I

Events

2 h. ago Alaska’s Juneau orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms

Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifyingAlaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency.Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago I'm a veterinary nurse, and here's what Scots dog owners need to know about summer insect bites

Britain’s warm and wet summer has created ideal conditions for buzzing bugs, but while these insects might be a minor nuisance to us, they could pose a serious hazard to our four-legged friends here in Scotland.

Politics

3 h. ago Has the ice FINALLY thawed? Wayne Lineker's daughter Tia shares pictures from her lavish wedding in Mallorca as his brother Gary looks on

Wayne Lineker's daughter Tia's new wedding snaps hinted that tensions may have thawed between warring brothers Wayne and Gary - as the former Match of the Day host attended the nuptials. 

Politics

5 h. ago Does My Dog Have Heatstroke? Vet reveals symptoms and advice on how to protect pets from the heat

It’s important to keep an eye on pets when temperatures rise.

Politics

5 h. ago Inheritance tax and the rise of ‘giving while living’: Smart ways to pass on wealth tax

With rule changes and frozen thresholds, more people are exploring financial gifting in their lifetime

Economics

6 h. ago 'New £80 hot and cold massage gun is so good my inlaws even tried to steal it'

No stranger to a bad back, the Daily Star's Richard Brown put the Homedics NOVO+ hot and cold massage gun to the test - and it proved a hit with the entire family

Economics

6 h. ago Brits can get free NHS prescriptions with these 10 medical conditions

People with certain life-threatening or life-limiting conditions can receive medicines for nothing – see if you're eligible here

Politics

7 h. ago Serco hospital staff call off Forth Valley Royal strike as pay changes withdrawn

Support staff employed in roles including cleaning, portering and catering at the region's hospital had threatened a walk out over a proposed move from weekly to monthly pay.

Economics

7 h. ago Screen Babble: The rise of social games on TV, the best mockumentaries and the return of Wednesday

Your monthly dose of television and film discussion returns wherever you get your favourite podcasts

Politics

8 h. ago Outcry in India as Delhi moves to remove 'all ONE MILLION' stray dogs from its streets following rabies outbreak

India's top court ordered authorities in the capital Delhi and its suburbs on Monday to remove all stray dogs, following a rise in rabies cases, particularly among children.

Science

8 h. ago Royal Navy flexes its military muscles in show of strength to China as HMS Prince of Wales joins fleet of warships from US, Japan and Australia in northern Philippine Sea

The huge display of military might comes as tensions between China and the West continue to flare, as Beijing threatens war against its neighbour Taiwan - which borders the Philippine Sea in the north.

Events

8 h. ago Keir Starmer ‘plans rise in inheritance tax’ to ease debt crisis

Critics see inheritance tax, charged on estates valued at more than £325,000, as being a wealth tax in all but name

Economics