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Cold medicine shortage blamed on lack of government planning

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 19:18
Pharmacies say there are supply chain issues with some products but people should not panic buy.

NHS Wales: Man carries grandad into hospital amid ambulance shortage

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 18:53
There were no ambulances available to respond after an 83-year-old man collapsed.

Inquiry into eight deaths after NI ambulance delays

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 18:38
The deaths of eight people in recent weeks may have been caused by lengthy ambulance waiting times.

Rishi Sunak: Hold me to account if NHS waiting lists don't fall

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 18:23
Rishi Sunak also makes pledges on the economy and small boat crossings in his first major speech of 2023.

Colston Bassett: Man who stabbed ex to death jailed for life

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 18:15
John Jessop, 26, murdered 47-year-old Clair Ablewhite shortly after their relationship ended.

Manchester Arena attack: Friends of bomber jailed for drug enterprise

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 18:07
More than £60,000 and stolen luxury cars were seized in searches at properties connected with the gang.

Extra ScotRail services to run amid strike disruption

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:52
ScotRail says it could not provide a full service on Thursday but confirmed journeys on 11 more routes.

Sainsbury's to raise pay to at least £11 per hour

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:49
The supermarket giant increased pay for the third time in a year in a bid to keep up with rivals.

Natalie McNally should have been safe at home, says cousin

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:38
The cousin of murdered Lurgan woman Natalie McNally says there is a huge deal of fear among women.

Birmingham doctor saves man's life on London to India flight

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:27
Dr Vishwaraj Vemala was on a flight to India when a passenger went into cardiac arrest

Fay Weldon: The Life and Loves of a She-Devil author dies aged 91

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 16:59
The author and essayist was best known for books including 1983's The Life and Loves of a She-Devil.

Strike daily: How Thursday 5 January’s walkouts will affect you

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 16:47
What you need to know about the rail strike and other industrial action this week, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

Aled Glynne Davies: Body found in search for ex-BBC editor

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 16:36
Huw Edwards says his former colleague Aled Glynne Davies was a "kind and generous man".

Pembrokeshire paedophile Martyn Armstrong jailed for life

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 16:30
Martyn Armstrong was identified with software that was used for the first time in the UK.

Rishi Sunak's five promises analysed

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 16:13
Can the prime minister achieve his promises and is he taking a big political risk in making them?

Fay Weldon obituary: Shrewd, mischievous and outspoken

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 15:43
Witty and incisive novelist whose often colourful private life read like one of her own plots.

Mark Cavendish: Two robbery suspects still at large, trial hears

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 15:06
Two other men are accused of robbing the cyclist when he was at home in bed with his wife and son.

'We've got a two-legged fox on the lawn'

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 14:07
A family is stunned to find a fox with just two legs in their back garden.

People with a virus 'should wear face masks in public'

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 13:45
Scotland's national clinical director also urges people with a bug not to go to work to avoid passing it on.

Bromley Council: Shaun Slator's rape comment sparks investigation

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 13:44
Shaun Slator's comment has been described as "revolting" by Bromley's Labour group leader.

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