NHS England has released its latest figures as the UK faces its most severe flu outbreak in decades, with the mutated H3N2 strain spreading The NHS is facing a ‘tidal wave’ of illness (stock) ( Image: Getty Images) NHS England has released its latest figures as the country battles its …
Read More »‘Poison pub’ popular with locals left 43 diners with diarrhoea after Christmas meal
Fans of the pub have continued to support it online 14:51, 10 Dec 2025Updated 15:41, 10 Dec 2025 The pub has confirmed it is working with Public Health Wales to address the issues(Image: Wales Online / Rob Browne) An unassuming quaint pub sent dozens of diners home feeling worse for …
Read More »NHS doctor warns parents not to buy these 9 popular toys this Christmas
Toys can often lead to unwanted medical emergencies, particularly in A&E when young patients have managed to lodge small parts within their bodies. Now, with Christmas Day fast approaching, the purchasing of new toys is rapidly increasing, potentially leading to an increase in injuries and accidents related to their use. …
Read More »Mum denied own child food and took them with her to buy drugs, court hears
The mother is alleged to have an ‘inability to prioritise the children’s needs over hers’ 19:18, 03 Dec 2025Updated 10:21, 04 Dec 2025 A mum denied her children food(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A mum is fighting for her three children to be returned to her care but Cardiff family court has …
Read More »Covid warning as NHS issues 10-day ‘avoid’ advice for all who do one thing
The NHS has advised people to follow a 10-day guideline if they contract Covid. Although there has been a marginal decline in Covid cases recently, the virus continues to circulate widely throughout the UK. The latest statistics from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), gathered during the week commencing 27 …
Read More »How to tell if you have Covid, cold or flu as experts warn of ‘worrying’ surge in UK Covid cases
Coughs and colds are seemingly rampant at the moment. Here’s how to tell the difference between common winter viruses Stratus Covid can cause cold-like symptoms(Image: Getty Images) Experts have warned of a ‘worrying’ rise in Covid cases across the UK as winter viruses begin to take hold. Latest figures from …
Read More »Belfast parks 24 hour opening plan sees support at some but opposition at others
Concerns raised on antisocial behaviour, and the need for more security and lighting 18:20, 11 Aug 2025Updated 18:24, 11 Aug 2025 Ormeau Park(Image: Belfast Live) Results from a public consultation in Belfast on 24 hour opening for some of its most popular parks have been revealed. Officials at Belfast City …
Read More »South West England hit with 54-hour warning ahead of 33C heatwave
A yellow heatwave health warning has been issued for the whole of the south west by the UK Health Security Agency, with temperatures in some parts of the region expected to top 33C, or 91F early this coming week. The yellow ‘heat health alert’ was issued on Sunday by the …
Read More »Belfast dad once given 12 months to live defies the odds 14 years on with major charity cycle
He had his life prolonged after fighting for access to a drug denied to patients in Northern Ireland. Dad-of-five John McAllister was once given a year to live – but had his life prolonged Meet John McAllister, a Belfast dad who was once given just 12 months to live. Fast-forward …
Read More »Simple exercise ‘better than physio’ for problem that affects millions of Brits
A recent study has suggested that a specific form of exercise may be more effective than standard physiotherapy when it comes to treating a common hip condition. Researchers found that attending weekly group spin classes could not only help those in pain, but it could also be a more cost-efficient …
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