Doctors’ strike to go ahead after medics reject Government offer Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government. It comes amid warnings of a “super flu” sweeping the nation, with flu cases in hospitals in England at a
Clarke Carlisle recalls alcoholism battle as he urges those in need to seek help Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has told how he became suicidal during a struggle with alcoholism. Carlisle, 46, played for Queens Park Rangers, Leeds United, and Burnley during a professional football career which spanned 17 years. The defender later became chairman
Robotic-assisted biopsy hailed as ‘paradigm shift’ for lung cancer diagnosis A robotic-assisted procedure that allows doctors to make microscopic movements in the lungs could help diagnose cancer cases much faster, a UK-first trial has shown. The technology gives medics access to hard-to-reach areas of the lung, allowing them to biopsy smaller, suspicious spots that would
UK house sales ‘set to edge down in 2026 amid tight affordability’ House sales will edge down next year amid tight affordability for borrowers, according to a forecast from a banking and finance industry body. UK Finance said it expects around 1.20 million house sales in 2026 and 2027, down from 1.21 million this year.
British-born rabbi among at least 12 killed in gun attack on Bondi Beach At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said. The gunmen, armed with what police have described as “long guns”,
More police in British Jewish communities after Bondi terror attack Police will put more officers into Jewish communities after an antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights also known as Chanukah, begins on Sunday evening, with celebrations planned across the UK in the coming days. The Metropolitan Police
At least 12 people dead in antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach – police At least 12 people have been killed and 29 injured in a terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said. Two individuals armed with guns opened fire on a crowd in the Archer Park
King’s special post box delivery for scientists in the Antarctic Scientists working at a remote British research station in the Antarctic received a special delivery of a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King. Kirsten Shaw, a station support assistant who runs the British Antarctic Territory Post Office
Specialist teams for all police forces under violence against women’s strategy Specialist rape and sex offences investigators will be introduced to every police force as part of reforms to be introduced under the Government’s violence against women and girls (Vawg) strategy. Teams to deal with such crimes will be set up by 2029 to replace
‘Transformational’ train timetables revamp comes into effect One of Britain’s most significant train timetable changes since the ill-fated May 2018 revamp comes into effect on Sunday. Passengers using the East Coast Main Line will benefit from more trains and reduced journey times following a £4 billion investment over the past decade. LNER said the “transformational”