Pharmacies to offer free seven-minute cholesterol tests in bid to ‘spot ticking time bombs’
The pin-prick test will analyse a patient’s cholesterol profile High-street pharmacies in England are to start free seven-minute cholesterol tests. The move comes as part of a drive to reduce…
Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Dangerous criminals could still be freed under the prime minister’s early release scheme, shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has told the BBC. “In order to prevent one group of dangerous…
Bank holiday supermarket opening hours for Aldi, Asda, Tesco and more
Most supermarkets will be operating on reduced hours for the August bank holiday Many Britons will get to enjoy a day off on Monday for the UK’s last bank holiday…
Coastguard suspends search for missing pair after fishing boat sinks in English Channel
An ‘intensive search’ just off Plymouth has been underway since a distress call was made A search for two missing crew members has been called off after a French fishing…
Man, 27, arrested over hit-and-run death in Linlithgow
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after the death of a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash in West Lothian. The 48-year-old man died at the scene of the incident on…
Which UK supermarkets are open on the August bank holiday?
Most supermarkets will be operating on reduced hours for the summer bank holiday Many Britons will get to enjoy a day off on Monday for the UK’s last bank holiday…
First-time buyer Isa v lifetime Isa – which one should you choose?
If you want to start saving towards your first home, don’t wait until a new Isa just for first-time buyers goes on sale. That is the advice from experts after…
University of Essex mourns death of beloved campus cat Pebbles
Pebbles inspired university merchandise and a campus cat day and even had his own statue Pebbles, the unofficial mascot of the University of Essex’s Colchester campus, has died. The university…
Asda returns to growth after more than two years
Asda has heralded its first quarterly growth in more than two years as the supermarket’s boss said it was attracting more shoppers with lower prices and an improved online service.…
Huge waste facility fire shuts Tube and train lines
A large fire has broken out at a waste facility close to Wembley Stadium in north-west London, shutting Tube and train lines in the area. The London Fire Brigade (LFB)…