‘Smiling’ fossil discovered in Northumberland
A remarkable fossil, described as "smiling" by its discoverer, Christine Clark, has been unearthed on the historic Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland. The 64-year-old was enjoying a Boxing Day…
NHS Joint Surgery Disrupted Amid Bone Cement Supply Problems
A critical shortage of bone cement, a vital component in over 1,000 NHS joint replacement surgeries weekly, is poised to trigger significant delays for patients awaiting hip, knee, and shoulder…
Bennu asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists.
In a landmark discovery that promises to reshape our understanding of life’s origins, scientists have confirmed the presence of the fundamental chemical building blocks of life within samples retrieved from…
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules
The child at the heart of this groundbreaking case, born in 2015 at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has been anonymised to protect her privacy. During a complex labour,…
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
First mooted back in 2024 amidst growing concerns over volatile energy prices, the Warm Homes Plan was initially conceived as a direct response to what the government termed a "national…
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 ad banned for trivialising sexual violence
A highly anticipated advertising campaign for the latest installment in the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, has been dramatically pulled from airwaves and online…
Defence giant BAE hails record sales as workers remain on strike
Defence giant BAE Systems, a behemoth in the global aerospace and security industry, has announced unprecedented financial results for 2025, revealing record sales and soaring profits amidst a backdrop of…
Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in butchers across UK, watchdog warns.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a stark warning that dangerous and illegal skin lightening products are increasingly being found not only online but also in a concerning…
Sunken Thames barges create new Essex island for birds
These venerable vessels, having fulfilled their industrial purpose, have now been repurposed as the foundation for a burgeoning ecological haven. They were systematically filled and subsequently covered with layers of…
Castle Hill Hospital surgery errors led to woman’s leg amputation.
A devastating surgical error at Castle Hill Hospital has resulted in the amputation of a 69-year-old woman’s leg, leaving her reliant on a wheelchair and grappling with profound physical and…















