Storm Newton
Health
Boy who lost seven litres of blood issues plea for more donors
Elliott Wills’s life was saved by emergency supplies of O negative blood, but donor numbers have declined in recent years.
By Storm Newton
8 Jun 2026
Health
What is meningitis B and why are young people at risk?
Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can include a high temperature, cold hands and feet, vomiting, confusion, and muscle and joint pain.
By Storm Newton
17 Mar 2026
Health
Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?
The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.
By Storm Newton
16 Mar 2026
Politics
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden to chair Leeds maternity services investigation
The independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was ordered by Wes Streeting in October.
By Storm Newton
10 Mar 2026
Health
Love Island star says cancer-linked pregnancy drug has impacted his health
Maxwell Samuda’s grandmother is believed to have taken diethylstilbestrol, known as DES, more than 50 years ago.
By Storm Newton
10 Mar 2026
Health
Women ‘dehumanised and diminished’ by inadequate care after miscarriage – report
Research by the Miscarriage Association included more than 1,000 people impacted by pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
By Storm Newton
9 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Davina McCall backs bid to end stigma around mental health and menopause
The 58-year-old has backed a Royal College of Psychiatrists call for action
By Storm Newton
1 Mar 2026
London19 Feb 2026
North London measles outbreak continues as cases rise
Children have required hospital treatment following an outbreak among mostly unvaccinated kids
Tech
Playing Tetris can help tackle memories of trauma, trial finds
A group was asked to play a slow version of the classic game while briefly recalling a traumatic memory.
By Storm Newton
18 Feb 2026
Health
Surgeons pioneer new technique to treat boy with rare leg condition in UK first
Alfie Phillips has fibular hemimelia.
By Storm Newton
17 Feb 2026
Health
Couple whose lives were saved by organ donation urge people to join register
Richard Caulkin had a double lung transplant in 2009, while his wife Wendy received a new heart in 2011 and now needs a new kidney.
By Storm Newton
14 Feb 2026
Politics
NHS winter planning ‘paying off’ as flu hospital admissions fall 25% – officials
The number of hospital admissions for norovirus in England had also fallen for the first time this year, according to the latest figures.
By Storm Newton
5 Feb 2026
Health
Patients with ‘invisible’ cancer ‘waiting years for diagnosis’
There is an urgent need to speed up the diagnosis of neuroendocrine cancer.
By Storm Newton
4 Feb 2026
Health
Charities launch appeal to reverse Nice decision on life-saving cancer treatment
Blood Cancer UK, Lymphoma Action and stem cell charity Anthony Nolan have formally appealed against the decision.
By Storm Newton
2 Feb 2026
Business News
Food safety watchdog confirms presence of toxin in baby formula
Investigations have shown that the contamination originated from a third-party, ingredient supplier.
By Storm Newton
30 Jan 2026
Tech
‘Trailblazing’ NHS pilot combines AI and robotics to spot lung cancer faster
There are plans to expand lung cancer screening.
By Storm Newton
27 Jan 2026
Health
All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths
It comes after the rule, named after 27-year-old Jessica Brady, was rolled out in September.
By Storm Newton
17 Jan 2026
Business News
Government urged to make nutrition labels on front of food packaging mandatory
Which? called on the Government to make the change amid what it described as an ‘obesity crisis’.
By Storm Newton
13 Jan 2026
Health
Woman who lost vision from rare condition hails ‘phenomenal’ new treatment
Nicki Guy was the first patient to have her eye injected with a low-cost gel used in most surgeries.
By Storm Newton
12 Jan 2026