Bowel cancer patients spared major surgery after ‘life-changing’ trial
Around 80 per cent of patients were spared radical surgery following the trial treatment Thousands of bowel cancer patients could be spared a life-altering surgery following a landmark trial for…
Most secondary schools in England still offer too many unhealthy food options
Schools were found to sell crisps, chocolate and pastries instead of nuts, fruit and vegetables as snacks Most secondary schools in England are serving chicken nuggets, hash browns, chocolate desserts…
Britain’s rarest bird successfully rears six chicks in secret location
The species was placed on the ‘red list’ of birds most at risk in 2021 The UK’s rarest breeding bird has successfully raised six chicks after returning to nest at…
Jason Arday memoir to be published as family vows to ‘honour his wishes’
Professor Jason Arday’s memoir is scheduled to be published in the UK later this week The UK publication of Professor Jason Arday’s memoir will proceed as scheduled this week, after…
Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that ‘celebrate’ dangerous driving after A66 crash
A minister has pressed social media companies to remove content from their platforms showcasing dangerous driving after a fatal collision that killed seven people in Middlesbrough. The crash in the…
UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia
The Kremlin has warned of an escalation in tensions between the UK and Russia as Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv to present Ukraine with newly declassified blueprints to allow Ukraine…
Woman pleads guilty to breaching anonymity order in Jeffrey Donaldson case
A 55-year-old Ballynahinch woman has pleaded guilty to breaching a lifetime anonymity order by posting information likely to reveal the alleged identity of a victim in the Jeffrey Donaldson sex…
Thames Water investors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
The group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have been accused of shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic after proposing an overhaul of the stricken utility’s board.…
Social media firms should remove dangerous driving videos, minister says
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has called on social media companies to remove posts celebrating dangerous driving, after a viral trend showing people going the wrong way down roads. Pollard told…
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Newham
Officers were called to St Bartholomew’s Road at about 3am following reports of gunshots A man has been charged with murder after another man was fatally shot in east London.…