68 h. ago I regularly drink more than one bottle of wine a day and it's getting worse. How can I cut out the alcohol? DR KAYE reveals the free and easy method she uses with her patients

This might sound surprising - but it's welcome news when patients realise they have a drinking problem. For many, recognising there is an issue is often the hardest part.

Science

2 d. ago Weight loss jabs can cut sick days in half, new research finds

Weight loss jabs could keep people in work, according to a study of 700 NHS patients

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3 d. ago Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to his England team | Tanya Aldred

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstancesA Robin Smith square cut was more than a whipcrack snap of the bat. For English cricket fans of the late 80s and early 90s, it was a nudge in the ribs that, underneath the pastings, the dismal collapses and Rentaghost selections, the national team would fight another day.Smith’s cut, alongside a David Gower cover drive, gave hope where there was little left in the bucket. Those famous forearms – half oak, half baobab – the white shirt unbuttoned past the clavicle, the chain glinting through his chest hair, smelt enticingly like bravery, and old spice and one last throw of the dice. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to England in grim era | Tanya Aldred

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstancesA Robin Smith square cut was more than a whip‑crack snap of the bat. For English cricket fans of the late 80s and early 90s, it was a nudge in the ribs that, underneath the pastings, the dismal collapses and Rentaghost selections, the national team would fight another day.Smith’s cut, alongside a David Gower cover drive, gave hope where there was little left in the bucket. Those famous forearms – half oak, half baobab – the white shirt unbuttoned past the clavicle, the chain glinting through his chest hair, smelt enticingly like bravery, and old spice and one last throw of the dice. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Catch Sky's Black Friday sale as MacBook cut to £17 a month and iPhone drops to 56p a day

Sky has cut the price of Sky Sports, Apple devices, broadband and Sky Glass TV

Economics

4 d. ago Met Office updates amber 'danger to life' weather warning for Wales

The Met Office's amber warning is in place until 9pm on Monday

Events

4 d. ago Met Office updates weather warnings as torrential rain causes flooding

More than 40 flood alerts and warnings have been issued by Natural Resources Wales

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4 d. ago Met Office issues immediate update on Greater Manchester weather warning

The weather warning is in force for our region today

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5 d. ago 'Most comfortable, smart shoes' teacher on feet all day has 'ever worn' cut to £30

Shoppers can save on stylish trainers, shoes and boots at this Black Friday sale, with prices starting from £30 and savings of up to 60%

Economics

7 d. ago Sky shoppers have days left to shop price cut on the latest MacBook Air

Black Friday formally ended yesterday but Sky still has offers on Apple devices

Economics

2 w. ago Seething Celtic point finger at Trust and Green Brigade for AGM chaos as club delay results of poll

The fans had been unable to vote earlier in the day after the annual meeting was cut short

Events

2 w. ago Readers Letters: Idea to cut teachers' contact with pupils to four days deserves dunce's cap

Suggestions of a four-day teaching week in schools appals reader

Politics

2 w. ago Met Office snow update as 20cm could fall over parts of England this week

Weather warnings and health alerts have been issued ahead of an Arctic blast in the UK

Politics

2 w. ago Firefighters 'stretched to the limit' as Storm Claudia causes major flooding

The Fire Brigades Union said the service had suffered years of cuts and reduced fire appliance availability, leaving firefighters under "increasing strain" during major weather events

Events

2 w. ago Major incident declared as Storm Claudia triggers flooding with services 'stretched'

Fire and rescue services are under immense pressure due to complex flooding incidents as Storm Claudia battered much of Britain. A major incident has now been declared

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2 w. ago Snow and ice feared as temperatures are predicted to plunge to

The cold weather follows flooding from Storm Claudia on Friday, when a major incident was declared in Monmouth, south-east Wales, where people were rescued or evacuated from homes.

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2 w. ago Monmouth devastated by Storm Claudia flooding in shocking drone footage

Drone footage shows devastating flooding in Monmouth, where a major incident was declared, in the aftermath of Storm Claudia on Saturday, 15 November.

Events

2 w. ago Drone footage shows Monmouth devastated by flooding after Storm Claudia

Drone footage shows devastating flooding in Monmouth, where a major incident was declared, in the aftermath of Storm Claudia on Saturday, 15 November.

Events

2 w. ago Stark pictures of flooded Britain as we battle Storm Claudia and major incident declared

Rescues and evacuations are now underway in Wales as emergency services and locals battle the effects of Storm Claudia, which has been declared a major incident. Villages are now underwater

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2 w. ago London and the South East braced for cold snap in wake of Storm Claudia as major incident declared

London and the South East braced for cold snap in wake of Storm Claudia as major incident declared  London Evening Standard

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