14 h. ago Sebastian Tounekti warns Hearts that Celtic spark has reignited title fire in time to turn up Tynecastle heat

The Hoops have their injury problems but the electric wide man is convinced the champs are ready for Jambo shock troops

Events

28 h. ago NHS says this Covid symptom may mean you need urgent attention

UKHSA has confirmed that a new Covid variant XFG is circulating and has been steadily dominating Covid cases across the UK - and now the NHS has issued a warning

Science

63 h. ago Avoid packing 'absolute no' foods when flying which could see you fined £5,000

A viral video showing a woman freezing her açaí bowl to get it past security has sparked a warning from experts, who say the hack could lead to a £5,000 fine for UK travellers

Economics

6 d. ago Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings

Reptile was removed after guests filmed it lying at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas on SaturdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA crocodile discovered lying in a luxury Queensland resort’s pool has been removed by wildlife rangers, with the state’s environment regulator issuing new warnings about the reptiles.Two TikTok users posted footage of what appears to be a juvenile crocodile in the lagoon-style pool at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, in far north Queensland, on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Wood burning and gas cooking hugely costly to healthcare systems, New Zealand study finds

Experts suggest replacing gas hobs with electric ones, saying it is a win–win for health and the climateAir pollution from wood burning and gas cooking is massively costly to our healthcare systems and the economy. These are the conclusions of a peer-reviewed study from New Zealand that calculated the cost of hospital treatment, days off ill and early deaths from the air pollution produced by fireplaces, stoves, gas cooking and un-flued room heaters.Indoor air pollution from New Zealand’s 523,000 wood burners was estimated to account for 446 hospital admissions for heart and lung problems, and 101 early deaths annually, in a country with a population of just over 5 million people. Breathing fumes from gas cooking indoors created more than 1,000 hospital admissions, 208 early deaths and more than 3,000 new cases of childhood asthma each year. Continue reading...

Society

8 d. ago UKHSA issues flu warning after 'early' spike as cases and hospital admissions rise

Health experts warn of a rise in positive tests for flu in the past week, with flu season coming early

Events

8 d. ago Surrey chlorine cloud LIVE as chemical incident sparks 'stay indoors' warning

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service released a map showing the extent of the chlorine cloud after it was called to the incident on Steels Lane in Oxshott this afternoon

Events

9 d. ago NHS warns of 'three or more' Covid symptom as hospitalisations rise in Scotland

The Stratus variant of Covid is currently dominant in the UK.

Events

9 d. ago NHS warns symptom lasting 'more than an hour' could be Covid

The UK Health Security Agency has said that the Stratus variant is currently the most dominant strain of Covid

Events

1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing star sparks concern with warning ahead of next show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Aljaz Skorjanec has admitted he's 'shaking' and ahead of his next routine with La Voix

Events

1 week ago Covid: Soothe a 'razor blade' sore throat caused by the new variant with this unusual remedy

Covid cases have been increasing ahead of winter 🤧

Politics

1 week ago ‘Damage is done’: Mass firings and dysfunction at CDC spark chaos for public health, critics warn

The firings of hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and their sudden reinstatement after an “error” sent layoff notices to critical staff, has sparked chaos at the nation’s public health agency, which has endured a hectic 10 months under Donald Trump’s administration.

Events

2 w. ago No decisions made on Ayr town centre cycle lane say South Ayrshire Council

The proposals have sparked a backlash with the town's MP warning the cycle lane would risk the town centre's "economic viability."

Politics

2 w. ago UK pensioners snorting cocaine on the rise as even OAPs in their 90s are getting high

Hospitals are seeing a surge in admissions for coked-up OAPs who are in some cases as old as 90, as NHS figures show 723 pensioners needed hospital treatment between March 2023 and March 2024

Politics

2 w. ago Covid Stratus alert as key symptom of new variant often gets mistaken for common illness

As cases of new Covid strain Stratus continue to soar throughout the UK, experts warn that patients may well easily mistake one symptom for a simple dose of the flu

Science

2 w. ago Doctor warns of the 'Stratus' Covid variant symptoms circulating this autumn

It's been five years since the initial outbreak of Covid-19 and several different variants have come from it in the following years

Events

2 w. ago NHS issues urgent plea to Brits as new Covid strain spreads through UK

The NHS is urging people to do one thing as soon as possible as Stratus, the new Covid variant, gains momentum.

Politics

3 w. ago Covid cases and hospital admissions up as 'Stratus' variant sweeps across UK

It is currently the dominant strain in the UK

Events

3 w. ago 'Stay at home and rest': The latest Covid rules if you test positive as cases surge after new variants

Covid infections are on the rise in the UK 🤧

Politics

3 w. ago Do I have Covid or flu? The crucial symptoms you need to know as cases rise

As the Stratus variant causes Covid cases to soar, it can be hard to tell the two viruses apart

Science