3 h. ago Best Betting Sites UK: New & Top Ranked Bookmakers for October 2025

Compare over 60 licensed and regulated betting sites in the UK and read our reviews of the best online bookmakers for October 2025

Politics

21 h. ago Dramatic moment staff told patients they were sealing the doors as hospitals locked down after synagogue attack

Patients at hospitals in Manchester have described the moment they were told that the doors would be sealed during a lockdown in the wake of a terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester.

Events

25 h. ago Voices: ‘Not everyone has a smartphone’: Independent readers divided over mandatory online GP bookings

Our community is divided over mandatory online GP bookings, with some praising the convenience and reduced surgery visits, while others warn it risks excluding older or less tech-savvy patients and could overwhelm doctors

Politics

27 h. ago Christmas delivery slots 2025: Morrisons opens slots for home, online food delivery orders early

Early access to delivery slots means your turkey, trimmings, and treats are sorted 🎄

Society

50 h. ago The GP online booking farce: Surgeries are told patients must be able to book online from today to end infuriating '8am scramble'...but STILL can't get an appointment

In what could be a headache for Health Secretary Wes Streeting, patients have taken to social media to complain about being unable to book appointments.

Science

50 h. ago Best Betting Sites UK: Top New Online Bookmakers in October 2025

Our tipster, sports journalist and betting content producer Chris Wilson reviews UK betting sites and picks out his favourites

Politics

51 h. ago GPs ordered to offer online booking from today in bid to end the '8am scramble'

In what could be a headache for Health Secretary Wes Streeting, patients have taken to social media to complain about being unable to book appointments.

Politics

53 h. ago GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

The British Medical Association has opposed the plans and is considering industrial action

Politics

4 d. ago GPs’ strike threat over changes to how patients book appointments in England

GP booking systems will change in England from Wednesday as part of Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s plan to ‘end the 8am scramble’ for appointments

Events

6 d. ago Primark trials major change in store and shoppers will be delighted

PRIMARK is making a major change to its stores as part of a huge new trial. The high street fashion chain has partnered with care and repair firm The Seam to offer same-day clothes repair and alterations at its Manchester Market Street store. To use the service shoppers need to book an appointment online via...

Politics

6 d. ago NHS England tackles GP ‘8am scramble’ with new rules but will Scotland follow suit?

The changes will come into force at GPs in England next month.

Politics

9 d. ago Best Betting Sites UK: Top New Online Bookmakers in September 2025

Our tipster, sports journalist and betting content producer Chris Wilson reviews UK betting sites and picks out his favourites

Politics

9 d. ago Major changes to be rolled out across all GP surgeries from next week to try and end '8am scramble'

The new measures will look to improve people’s experience of GP services

Politics

1 week ago The woman who died after her cancer was dismissed by her GP 20 TIMES sparks NHS overhaul

It follows concerns that too many patients are having their symptoms repeatedly dismissed or overlooked until their disease is too advanced to treat.

Events

1 week ago GPs told to seek second opinion if they are unable to diagnose a patient after three appointments

It follows concerns that too many patients are having their symptoms repeatedly dismissed or overlooked until their disease is too advanced to treat.

Science

2 w. ago Book on Charlie Kirk assassination 'appears on Amazon day before' Utah shooting

The book’s appearance online has sparked a slew of comments, with reviews on the website expressing their shock and disbelief.

Events

2 w. ago Jamie Oliver launches new book amid Brit's concerns over online 'health experts'

Many Brits worry social media health trends 'do more harm then good'

Society

3 w. ago Online book of condolence opens in memory of the Duchess of Kent

Members of the public can leave virtual messages in support of the duchess’s family.

Politics

3 w. ago Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers in September 2025

Our tipster, sports journalist and betting content producer Chris Wilson reviews UK betting sites and picks out his favourites

Politics

4 w. ago Carer stole £10k from dementia patient and blew it on KFC, Netflix and sunbeds while the victim told her family 'something bad' had happened but she could not remember what 

Callous carer Danielle Houghton, 32, of Lancaster, was sentenced to 2 years and 9 months in prison after admitting theft and fraud by false representation at Preston Crown Court last Friday.

Economics