14 h. ago Legendary surgeon who carried out Britain’s first successful heart transplant dies

Sir Terence English transplanted a new heart into 52-year-old builder Keith Castle in landmark operation in 1979 despite fierce opposition

Events

16 h. ago Surgeon who performed UK's first successful heart transplant dies aged 93: How pioneering doctor gave new lease of life in 1979 to 52

Sir Terence English carried out the procedure on 52-year-old heavy smoker Keith Castle in August 1979. Mr Castle, a beer-loving Fulham fan, went on to live for nearly six more years.

Events

16 h. ago Surgeon who led UK’s first successful heart transplant operation dies aged 93

Sir Terence English studied mining engineering at university in Johannesburg before deciding to switch to medicine, at Guy’s Hospital in London.

Events

17 h. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank has seen the simple blueprint for success

Spurs have turned into a toothless side, but the formula to succeed is no secret

Politics

34 h. ago These women have lost as much as nine stone WITHOUT jabs: Now they reveal secret to their stunning success, the extraordinary event that brought them together and how it's changed their lives...

Being overweight is a growing problem in the UK, with one in four adults deemed obese.

Society

4 d. ago Pep Guardiola's successor? Man City told ideal next manager who is 'best possible fit'

Former Manchester City, Arsenal and France defender Bacary Sagna has made clear who he thinks has all the qualities needed to succeed the great Pep Guardiola as next Manchester City manager

Economics

5 d. ago Lily Allen announces her biggest EVER headline tour amid the success of David Harbour revenge album West End Girl

Lily Allen has announced her biggest ever headline tour, in the wake of the riproaring success of her revenge album West End Girl. 

Politics

7 d. ago North Korea executes 'big shot' couple who became 'arrogant' after the success of their business, accusing them of being 'anti

Hundreds of people are said to have been forced to witness the execution in an open space, including small children. This photograph is from a previous case.

Politics

8 d. ago ROLAND WHITE reviews Celebrity MasterChef: Grace Dent's recipe for success? Make the cooks the stars

Celebrity MasterChef is further proof that you can make successful television from pretty much anything. The cooks' first task was to reveal a piece of food, and prepare something with that ingredient in question.

Society

8 d. ago Tragedy as fin whale dies after becoming stranded on Cornish coast despite massive rescue operation

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The female fin, which was 6.2m (20ft) in length, was reported stranded yesterday morning at 7am in the shallows at Pentewan Sands near Mevagissey.

Events

9 d. ago The surprising secret of success at Edinburgh school named the UK's best prep

Cargilfield School in Edinburgh has been named the best in the UK - despite Scots being less understanding of what prep school is for

Politics

1 week ago Alan Cumming surprised by 'bonkers' success of The Traitors US as he returns to Scotland

Alan Cumming heads to his homeland to host the reality show, with the American version also set at Ardross Castle.

Politics

1 week ago Hospitals knew heart device could lead to deaths of more Brits... but kept using it for years

Two of the UK's leading transplant centres put patients at risk by using a heart device feared to be linked to higher death rates than a rival product, it has emerged.

Events

1 week ago Love is Blind UK spin off series confirmed as Netflix capitalise on show's success by following the couples' marriages in the real world

Love Is Blind UK is captalising on its ratings success with a new spin off show.

Culture

1 week ago Major passport control change set to reduce long airport queues for Brits

Technology, including biometrics and AI facial recognition, has been used during a large trial at one UK airport - and it's been deemed a success.

Politics

2 w. ago Arsenal and Crystal Palace fixtures moved ahead of Carabao Cup tie after successful appeals

London rivals now have more rest time before their quarter-final clash

Politics

2 w. ago Who are the runners and riders to replace Tim Davie as BBC Director

The BBC could see its first female director-general in its 103-year history

Politics

2 w. ago It’s official: Boozing in my twenties set me up for career success today

As a new study links youthful drinking sessions to higher education and income levels later in life, Helen Coffey rejoices that her formative years as a millennial were marked by messy nights out

Politics

2 w. ago One of Wales' most successful business parks set for major expansion

Work on a new phase of 338,000 sq ft of new industial and logistics space at Indurent Park Newport will begin early next year

Politics

2 w. ago Binge drinking in your youth may lead to career success in later life, research finds

Author of new study says drinking may help people socialise early on in life, but health officials warn of risks

Politics