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NHS maternity services are failing women and babies through a reluctance to admit mistakes, “a lack of kindness and compassion” and pervasive discrimination, according to a Government-ordered investigation..

The chairman of a Manchester mosque has asked for increased police presence after what the Prime Minister called a “concerning” incident when an armed man arrived during Ramadan prayers..

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he passed information “in good faith” to the Metropolitan Police following reports someone had informed the force that Lord Peter Mandelson could be a flight risk..

Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target, with some of the worst performers seeing only around half of patients on time, data shows..

Nearly half (48%) of all UK adults avoided or delayed contacting their GP about a health concern last year, a new poll suggests, as the Government announced new plans for family doctors to guarantee same-day appointments for patients with urgent health needs..

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will begin a two-day visit to Jordan to highlight efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement..

A flood alert has been issued on the Upper Teme — with further rain expected over the next 24-48 hours. From the Environment Agency: Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Teme, River Onny and River Corve and their tributaries.  Locations that may be affected include Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Knighton […]

A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in a garage in Worcester. Emergency services attended an address on Surman Street around 6am this morning (Thursday 26 February) following the report of a garage on fire. The body of a man was found inside, and his identification is yet to be […]

Aldi has strengthened its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket, announcing pay rates that set a new benchmark for the grocery sector. From 1st April 2026, Store Assistants will earn £13.50 per hour nationally and £14.88 inside the M25. These rates rise to £14.47 and £15.20 respectively based on length of service. The increase will benefit […]

A man has been jailed after he was found guilty of the murder of a five-month-old baby. Thomas Morgan, 29, had earlier pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jensen-Lee Dougal at home — which took place while Jensen-Lee’s mother was in work on March 31, 2024. However, on Tuesday, February 10, a jury found […]

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in a hotel in Tenerife. Russell Watts, 63, was found dead in his hotel room at the Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey in the Candelaria area of the Spanish island on Saturday 10 January. A 56-year-old woman has today (Wednesday 25 February) been […]

A body has been found during the search for a missing person. From West Mercia Police: “Sadly, a body was found earlier today (Wednesday 25 February) in the search for a missing 84-year-old man who was last seen at Weir Meadow Holiday Park in Evesham. “Whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, the man’s […]