Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock<br />

Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown could have kept schools open, says Matt Hancock ->

The former health secretary says avoiding action in autumn 2020 led to tougher lockdowns later on.

(Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:42:18 GMT)

Norovirus: Winter vomiting virus cases rising ->

Hundreds of people are now in hospital with norovirus, the latest NHS England figures show.

(Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:43:33 GMT)

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden's blood clot after chemo ->

The dancer, 33, says her "nightmare seems to be never ending" after a blood clot on her lung.

(Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:01:21 GMT)

Family plea to 'take action' over ambulance delay deaths ->

Christopher Hart, 50, was found dead in his Suffolk home while waiting eight hours for an ambulance.

(Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:27:34 GMT)

Covid inquiry: Lockdown should have been three weeks earlier - Hancock ->

The ex-health secretary also said a "toxic culture", driven by Dominic Cummings, hindered the Covid response.

(Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:24:46 GMT)

Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support ->

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

(Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:24:21 GMT)

Patient saw eight GPs before cancer spotted ->

Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk.

(Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:34:55 GMT)

Darlington Hospital launches new camera-based weight loss surgery ->

A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery.

(Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:08:46 GMT)

PrEP: Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says ->

The largest ever real-world study found PrEP to work extremely well as a preventative treatment.

(Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:19:29 GMT)

Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids ->

Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.

(Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:32:15 GMT)

The Covid kids starting school unable to speak ->

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

(Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:02:14 GMT)

Covid: Cardiff man had death threats after losing family ->

Francis Goncalves lost his mum, dad and brother within the space of seven days in 2021.

(Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:07:06 GMT)