Researchers from the University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) have found that routine hospital analysers could be used to help identify falsified liquid medical products. Counterfeit vaccines and medicines pose a growing public health risk, especially in low and middle-income countries. Recent estimates from the …

King Charles was pictured putting on a brave face while leaving church on Sunday as the scandal over his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to rock the Royal Family.   The monarch looked grim-faced as he walked out of St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham following a service this morning.  Charles, 77, wore …

The Co-op store on Salisbury Road in Blandford Forum is due to shut its doors permanently on February 24, ending years of service to the town and surrounding areas. The announcement has prompted disappointment among shoppers and concerns about the future of the high street. In a statement, Co-op said …

Westminster is set to push for greater scrutiny of the Royal Family. MPs will return to Parliament today following a week-long recess with a clamour for answers over the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal. The former prince is under investigation for allegedly leaking confidential information to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and other wealthy …

Residents in west Dorset villages such as Toller Porcorum and Cattistock previously raised issues about having packages delivered by the company Evri, saying they have been losing hundreds of pounds as they can’t get a refund. A number of deliveries were unsuccessfully carried out by the company with residents left confused …

Chinese New Year arrived on February 17, 2026, marking the Year of the Fire Horse. Traditional superstitions warn against six common actions on the first day that could bring misfortune during the 15-day Spring Festival celebration. Katie Oborn GAU Writer and Sophie Law Deputy Editor Spare Time 09:41, 22 Feb …

Prince William delivered a speech at the BAFTAs celebrating Britain’s creative industries as the nation’s ‘greatest strength’ as he and Princess Kate put on a cheery display in their first public appearance since Andrew’s arrest. The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled as they appeared at the Royal Festival Hall …

Air fryers have revolutionised home cooking, slashing preparation times and freeing up precious moments away from the hob during those hectic midweek evenings. However, experts from Ninja Kitchen warn that common mistakes like overfilling the basket, using too much oil and not shaking food can lead to uneven cooking.  Wrapping …

The British Museum has altered the labelling of some of its ancient Middle Eastern artifacts—substituting “Canaan” for “Palestine”—after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) claimed the term inaccurately described civilizations that existed centuries before the term “Palestine” was coined. The decision of Britain’s premier cultural institution to cave into Zionist browbeating …

Princess Anne has been praised for her ‘humble’ reaction towards two royal fans, as the ‘no nonsense’ royal issued a rather witty comment.  The Princess Royal, now 75, had just finished a private engagement in North Yorkshire in May 2021 when eagle-eyed onlookers spotted the royal stepping out of a black …