27 h. ago Discovery of potential pandemic virus in China raises global health concerns

Researchers in China have discovered a new coronavirus in bats that they say has the potential to spread to humans, after the world was recently hit by the COVID-19 pandemic

Events

34 h. ago Equalities watchdog issues warning to NHS board at centre of trans nurse row amid fears new 'staff transitioning guide' is unlawful

NHS Fife has defended its decision to allow trans medic Beth Upton to use the women's facilities at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, despite nurse Sandie Peggie raising concerns.

Events

42 h. ago I went to the UK's worst ranked supermarket and this is what struck me

A recent Which? survey revealed the UK's favourite supermarkets and two came out bottom - I went to see if the concerns raised were repeated at one of Cardiff's stores

Politics

59 h. ago US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square

China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London raises 'significant security concerns', US politicians have warned.

Events

62 h. ago Volunteer, 95, who helped raise almost £2m for humanitarian causes meets King

Nellie Hill, 95, of Newcastle, County Down, opened a shop to raise money for Concern Worldwide in 1992.

Economics

62 h. ago English malt plans could be ‘devastating’ for Scotch whisky, Gougeon warns

The Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary is to raise concerns over a proposed definition of English single malt with UK ministers.

Events

2 d. ago Young chef at Rick Stein's Cornish pub found dead inside staff accommodation after concerns for his welfare

The man in his 30s was discovered at a property close to The Cornish Arms in Padstow after concerns were raised about his welfare on February 13.

Events

3 d. ago US congressional committee warns on new Chinese embassy in London

Plans raise ‘significant’ security concerns for financial services industry, says Washington

Events

3 d. ago Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours

The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government

Politics

3 d. ago Starbucks drive through and electric vehicle charging points plan opposed

Councillors in RCT raised concern over increasing congestion, lack of pedestrian access and encroachment on to green space

Politics

3 d. ago Holidaying couple watch helplessly on camera as 'nightmare neighbours' tear up their garden

As part of the application they raised concern about an overhanging guttering pipe and garage wall.

Politics

3 d. ago Boxing’s ‘Fight Card of the Century’ has a glaring omission: women

As Riyadh becomes the de facto home of big-time boxing, the women’s code risks being left behindOn Saturday night in Riyadh, an evening of boxing dubbed as the “Fight Card of the Century” will take centre stage inside the 15-month-old Kingdom Arena. Headlining is the undisputed championship light-heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, chiefly supported by the IBF heavyweight title contest involving Great Britain’s Daniel Dubois and New Zealander Joseph Parker.There are five other bouts – including an all-British light-heavyweight fight between Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith – but all of them will be contested by men, raising concern among a number of prominent voices in women’s boxing. Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago Vatican shares health update amid fears for seriously ill Pope Francis

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

Science

3 d. ago Vatican shares health update after Pope Francis diagnosed with double pneumonia

The Pope’s health has taken a turn, raising concerns about his recovery

Science

4 d. ago Urgent warning to anyone with pigeons in their gardens in February

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has urged Brits to complete one simple task this month - to prevent pigeons from feasting on their vulnerable plants and seeds

Events

4 d. ago ‘His form has faded’ – Nasser Hussain questions England captain Jos Buttler’s struggles

England’s 3-0 ODI series defeat to India has raised concerns over Jos Buttler’s form and leadership, with Nasser Hussain questioning his struggles ahead of England’s Champions Trophy campaign

Politics

4 d. ago Scientists try to expel space pioneer Elon Musk from the Royal Society after accusing him of 'disreputable' behaviour

The world's richest man could become the first person in 150 years to be expelled from the prestigious institution after more than 2,700 scientists claimed he had brought it into disrepute

Technology

4 d. ago Concerns raised over 'not fit for purpose' HMO applications in RCT

A planning committee recently discussed their concerns over HMO applications that are "getting worse" in RCT

Politics

4 d. ago Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China

Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand

Politics

5 d. ago What is Nato? Leaders hold emergency meeting over Ukraine war

Ukraine President Zelensky has warned Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for his country ends as leaders meet for emergency meeting

Politics