A new blood test is the first to detect signs of breast cancer in the earliest stages when it can be treated “far more easily”, scientists have revealed. The fast and non-invasive AI-powered test shows the subtle changes that occur in the bloodstream at the initial “1a” stage of the …

The A14 near Catthorpe Interchange was completely shut westbound this morning, causing congestion throughout the area. The eastbound A14 was also slow following the crash, whilst queues on the westbound side had reached eight miles long by 8.30am today (Wednesday, December 11). National Highways said in a post on X …

When families decide to bring a pet into their home, it’s a move often made with hearts full of excitement and anticipation. Pets are adored by children, offer wonderful companionship and can enhance the dynamic of any household. However, a vet has shared some valuable advice for those considering a …

A pensioner has tragically died after choking on his Christmas dinner while eating out at a hotel in Exmouth. Douglas Gregory, a married business owner, was having a meal at the Devoncourt Hotel, Douglas Avenue, in Exmouth on December 1, when he suddenly required medical assistance. Despite everyone’s best efforts, …

If you haven’t posted your Christmas cards yet, it’s time to start thinking about it, if you want them to arrive before Christmas Day. The Royal Mail has announced that Wednesday, December 18, will be the last day second class post can be expected to arrive before December 25. First …

Police are investigating “dozens of people” at the Post Office and Fujitsu, the head of a nationwide operation has announced. A team of 100 officers nationwide are looking at potential suspects and their involvement in the Post Office scandal. Hundreds of sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for stealing from their branches …

Data-crunching elves at Royal Mail have revealed the toys children are asking for the most in thousands of letters to Father Christmas this year. An old-school classic – Lego – tops the list for the first time in seven years. In-demand gifts from Santa also include Barbie dolls, scooters, Squishmallow …

Charlotte Wakeham, head of future talent at Royal Mail, explains what worries and excites her about the future of HR, in this exclusive interview with HR magazine. Charlotte Wakeham is rewriting Royal Mail’s early careers and apprenticeship strategy, revitalising its graduate programme and looking to the future of skills …

Prince Harry acts though ‘it is Meghan Markle who is the royal’ and allows her to ‘take the lead’, a body language expert has claimed.  Harry, 40, and Meghan, 42, make a brief appearance in Netflix’s new documentary about some of the world’s best polo players that was released on …

A photograph of Loch Faskally by photographer Jane Barlow has been selected for the first minister’s official Christmas card. John Swinney unveiled this year’s Christmas card picture, taken in his North Perthshire constituency, at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh. A framed copy of the picture, signed by Mr …