17 h. ago Met police launch murder probe after woman, 46, disappeared in Ilford

Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing to the Metropolitan Police last Saturday on May 31. Today, a man known to the Colombian national, appeared in court charged with her murder.

Events

23 h. ago NHS body revokes guidance advising hospitals to allow trans people to use chosen bathrooms

The NHS Confederation removed the guidance from its website after April’s Supreme Court ruling

Politics

24 h. ago Health minister admits state of London's crumbling hospitals is 'unacceptable'

Karin Smyth said she ‘knows Londoners deserve better services’ after visiting dilapidated NHS wards

Politics

44 h. ago Woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after symptoms dismissed as anxiety

Lily Murphy was first diagnosed with melanoma at 23 years old while working at an NHS hospital’s dermatology department

Science

44 h. ago First Minister says plans to downgrade Wishaw neonatal unit are “not about saving money”

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the plans for the neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) at University Hospital Wishaw show the NHS is “simply not safe in John Swinney’s hands”.

Politics

65 h. ago Mental health hospitals in charge of violent criminals allowing biologically male patients who 'self

Mental health hospitals in charge of violent criminals allow biologically male patients who 'self identify' as women to be placed on female wards.

Science

67 h. ago Police investigate after 11 patients die at NHS hospital during routine heart surgery

The BBC said today documents suggest that patients treated at Castle Hill Hospital suffered avoidable harm-which medics failed to disclose on their death certificates.

Events

69 h. ago Police launch probe into 11 heart operation deaths at NHS hospital

A BBC report raised concerns that death certificates may have failed to disclose that surgery contributed to the deaths

Events

3 d. ago Police launch investigation into NHS hospital heart op deaths

Patients at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull suffered avoidable harm, reports suggest.

Events

3 d. ago Somali woman Marjama Osman killed in South London stabbing, police launch murder probe

Somali woman Marjama Osman killed in South London stabbing, police launch murder probe  Hiiraan

Events

3 d. ago Police launch murder probe after death of woman in north Belfast

The woman, aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at a house in the early hours of Tuesday.

Events

4 d. ago NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated for manslaughter

Detectives launched criminal investigation into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust after The Independent revealed babies had died or suffered serious injuries at maternity units

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4 d. ago NHS trust at centre of maternity deaths scandal investigated by police

Nottinghamshire Police launch corporate manslaughter probe into Nottingham University Hospitals Trust

Events

5 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire unveils new eTriage system at University Hospital Wishaw

While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be operational until June 10, as the health board goes through a period of rigorous testing and staff training to ensure a safe and smooth rollout.

Politics

6 d. ago Police launch 'hate crime' probe after Pride decorations ripped down in Ayrshire

Flags and banners were taken down ahead of the LGBTQ celebration.

Events

6 d. ago LGBT pride banners ripped down on Scots island as police launch hate crime probe

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0975 of May 31, 2025.

Events

7 d. ago NHS trust suggested trans staff wearing chest binders should have 'extra breaks to cope with tucking' away their genitals

In an draft guidance report University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust said its trans colleagues 'may require extra scheduled breaks in their shift in order to have breaks from binding and tucking'.

Sport

7 d. ago Huge £37m funding boost for NHS hospitals and sites in Greater Manchester

'Patients and staff deserve to be in buildings that are safe, comfortable and fit for purpose'

Economics

8 d. ago Crumbling hospitals and schools get cash injection as NHS chief gives safety warning

More than 400 hospitals, mental health units and ambulance sites will be able to fix leaky pipes, poor ventilation and electrical problems, along with 656 schools and sixth forms

Events

9 d. ago New upcycling points at NHS Lothian hospital support groundbreaking scrubs for newborns

NHS Lothian and InnoScot Health have united to support the environmental ambitions behind newly designed scrubs that enable partners to provide vital skin-to-skin contact with their newborns after a caesarean section.

Sport