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…

The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander

Her cosmic aspirations ignited at a remarkably young age. "I was reading a magazine article on the Gemini astronauts. I was probably nine years old, and I thought that’s the…

John Swinney was told of Peter Murrell charges weeks before they became public

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, received advance notice of criminal charges against Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and husband of ex-First Minister Nicola…

I used to hate my appearance. Here’s how I learned to accept it.

Charlotte’s journey began in her early teens, a period marked by an intense and consuming hatred for her own reflection. The mirror, a commonplace object for most, became a source…

Tech Life – Engaging Chatbots – BBC Sounds

The quest for more human-sounding artificial intelligence takes center stage in the latest episode of BBC Sounds’ "Tech Life," delving into the intricate world of engaging chatbots. Broadcast on February…

Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75% during its initial meeting of 2026, maintaining the rate at its lowest…

UK rain: Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

The UK has been grappling with an increasingly severe and persistent challenge of exceptionally wet winters and widespread flooding, prompting a critical national discussion: are these extreme weather patterns becoming…

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m.

Nearly £50 million of taxpayer funds has been allocated by the NHS to an outsourced firm responsible for assessing claims of medical harm stemming from Covid-19 vaccines, a BBC investigation…

London’s Christmas trees get new lease of life

One pioneering option transforming the traditional Christmas tree cycle is the concept of renting a living Christmas tree instead of purchasing a cut one. At London Christmas Tree Rental, the…

Scotland’s supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June

The availability of prescription-strength co-codamol in Scotland is expected to remain limited until at least June, the Scottish government has confirmed, a situation arising from a UK-wide shortage of the…