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I Donated Umbilical Cord Blood And Another Mums Donation Saved My Daughter
A mother who donated umbilical cord blood after giving birth has described how her daughter’s life was saved by a similar donation just a few years later..
Man Found Dead After Tree Falls On Caravan During Storm Goretti
A man has been found dead after a tree fell on to a caravan as weather warnings remain in place after Storm Goretti hit the UK..
Snow And Ice Warnings In Force As Tens Of Thousands Remain Without Power
Warnings for snow and ice are in force across much of the UK as tens of thousands of people are still without power after Storm Goretti..
Shabana Mahmood To End Duty To Support Some Asylum Seekers In Bid To Shut Hotels
Shabana Mahmood will end the Government’s duty to support all destitute asylum seekers as she seeks to shut more asylum hotels, sources have said..
More Snow And Ice To Hit UK As Thousands With No Power After Storm Goretti
More snow, ice and freezing fog will hit the UK after thousands of people were left with no power after Storm Goretti..
Keir Starmer Condemns Killing Of Iranian Protesters And Calls For Restraint
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and urged Tehran to “exercise restraint” amid a crackdown on demonstrations against the regime..
Coronation Street To Air Special Flashforward Episode
Coronation Street is to air a special “flashforward” episode which will offer viewers a glimpse into the drama that is set to unfold in 2026..
Tens Of Thousands Without Power As Storm Goretti Wreaks Havoc Across UK
Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures..
Disability Benefit Claimants At Risk Of Debt And Poverty Amid Poor DWP Service
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed amid “unacceptably poor service levels”, the Commons spending watchdog has found..
Recruitment Drive Launched For Jobs In Prisons And Probation Service
The Government is launching a recruitment drive for jobs in the prison and probation service..
Thousands Of Homes Without Power As Storm Goretti Brings 99mph Winds
Thousands of homes are without power as Storm Goretti hits the UK with a rare red warning issued for “dangerous, stormy” winds..
Rare Red Warning For Wind Issued For Parts Of South West As Storm Goretti Nears
A rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds has been issued by the Met Office for south-west England, with Storm Goretti set to bring 100mph gusts..
Ministers To U Turn On Pub Business Rates Rise Within Days
Ministers are to U-turn on increasing business rates for pubs in the face of mounting pressure from landlords and backbench MPs, the Press Association understands..
Kate Makes Surprise Appearance With William In Show Of Support For NHS Staff
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance the day before her birthday by joining the Prince of Wales on a visit to show support for NHS staff in London..
Festive Gatherings May Have Led To Bounce Back In Winter Viruses
Christmas and new year gatherings may have caused a “bounce back” in winter viruses, with the number of people in hospital with flu up slightly, according to NHS England..
David Coote Spared Jail After Schoolboy Video Found On Laptop
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been spared jail after he was found to have a sexual video of a 15-year-old boy in school uniform on his laptop..
Tate Modern Attacker Jailed For 16 Weeks After Assaulting Broadmoor Staff
A man who threw a six-year-old boy off the Tate Modern’s 10th-storey balcony has been jailed for 16 weeks after attacking two nurses at Broadmoor hospital..
Leeds Great Terry Yorath Dies At The Age Of 75
Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement..
Corridor Care Best Worse Option As Hospitals Adapt Temporary Spaces
Some NHS hospitals are adapting corridors and other spaces to provide care by installing plug sockets and emergency call bells in a bid to minimise patient safety risks, an investigation has found..
Average UK House Price Fell To Six Month Low In December Says Halifax
The average UK house price dipped to its lowest level in six months in December, according to an index..





















