Trial for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects launches in UK A groundbreaking trial for a prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects has launched in the UK, researchers have said. Backed by the Government-funded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the trial will examine whether Aquablation – a therapy using robotics, AI and
England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America. Scotland have been drawn against five-times world champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, as well as Haiti, in Group C.
Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw United States president Donald Trump was given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC. Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have formed a close bond and Trump has now been handed a new prize from football’s global governing body
Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are “looking good” after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula One’s hotly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi. Norris, who will secure his maiden title if he finishes at least third in
Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity. Surveys for the charity Trees for Life show more than 12 new populations of reds are now thriving and breeding
‘Better buses are finally on the way’ with multi-year funding deal – minister Long-awaited multi-year funding for bus services in England has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Councils will have the “freedom to spend their allocations” of the £3 billion investment in “whatever way they see fit”, the DfT said. This could
Report identifies ‘clear failings’ in care for frail adults A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review. There are also “substantial variations” in care depending on where people live, experts found. Frailty occurs among older people who are at highest risk
David Tennant and Aidan Turner return in first look at second series of Rivals David Tennant strides away from a helicopter in first-look pictures from the upcoming second series of Rivals. The images are the first released since the death of Dame Jilly Cooper, who wrote book the series is based on. Doctor Who star
Reform UK handed biggest donation from a living person, figures show Reform UK recently received the biggest single donation in history to a political party from a living person, official figures show. Data released by the Electoral Commission reveals parties in the UK received £24 million in total donations between July and the end of
Novichok victim’s family call for change as they criticise inquiry report The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess have said “there must be reflection and change” as they criticised the lack of recommendations in a public inquiry’s final report. Relatives of the 44-year-old, who died after being exposed to the nerve agent in Amesbury, Wiltshire,