Sophia Wilson, from Sauchen, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in July this year, with a fundraiser launched to help pay for treatment in the United States. Ruaraidh Britton Reporter 15:24, 25 Dec 2025 Sophia Wilson is receiving cancer treatment(Image: GoFundMe) The family of an Aberdeenshire schoolgirl who is fighting …
Read More »Thousands of women warned as flu hospital cases remain at record levels
Pregnant women and newborn babies are among the most vulnerable to flu this winter A woman with a flu(Image: Getty Images) Thousands of pregnant women are being urged to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible, amid a continued rise in flu-related hospital admissions. Royal Colleges representing more than …
Read More »Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption – The Irish News
Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas. Resident doctors return to work at 7am on Monday after a five-day walkout. The industrial action came amid surging flu cases, with the number of people in hospital with the virus remaining at …
Read More »NHS faces ‘super flu’ crisis as bosses warn of ‘worst case scenario’ outbreak
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 …
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