Residents of Littlemore, Oxford, are using historic Japanese wooden clappers, hyōshigi, for neighbourhood patrols to deter criminals after tyre slashings and a stabbing. Councillor David Henwood explains how the method builds community spirit.
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted assisting suicides by selling a chemical online. Two people died. Police warn against dangerous forums. If you need help, call Samaritans on 116 123.
Miles Cross, 33, exploited vulnerable people online, selling a lethal chemical for £100. Two of his four customers died. Read the full story and find support links.
Dan Glass, living with HIV for 20 years, recounts being asked if the virus could spread through food. He highlights enduring stigma and the vital science of U=U and PrEP. Read his powerful call for education.
Physiotherapists reveal how to protect your knees from injury and osteoarthritis. Learn about essential exercises, weight management, and safe activity progression to avoid becoming one of 53,000 annual knee surgery patients.
Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
London is on track for its lowest homicide tally since modern records began in 2003, driven by a significant fall in knife deaths among young people. Campaigners credit outreach work and tougher laws.
Norovirus infects 684 million globally each year. Learn how this highly contagious 'winter vomiting bug' spreads, its symptoms, and crucial prevention steps to protect yourself and your family.
Shocking CCTV shows a London phone thief snatch a mobile and vanish in 7 seconds. Police report 413 thefts in 6 months. Get vital security tips to protect your device.
A UK paramedic shares three essential tips to reduce your flu risk this winter. Learn how ventilation, handwashing, and diet can bolster your defences.
As loneliness peaks at Christmas, Bridge Watch volunteers patrol London's bridges to intervene in suicide crises. Discover how their direct approach saves lives.
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
A London woman's home was burgled after leaving a key in the door. She shares crucial advice to avoid this common security mistake, especially during the festive season.
The government announces a new strategy, backed by £20 million, mandating healthy relationship lessons in all secondary schools in England to tackle misogyny and prevent violence against women and girls.
Mia Tretta, a Brown University junior, endures her second mass shooting, having been shot in 2019. She speaks out on the relentless US gun violence crisis and political inaction. Read her powerful story.
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
A Hertfordshire mum reveals her 18-year method of preparing the festive feast in advance, saving three hours and £65.55. Discover her time-saving hacks for a stress-free Christmas.
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Jonathan Blake, one of the UK's first HIV diagnoses in 1982, shares his story of survival, stigma, and hope on World AIDS Day 2025. He warns of rising infection rates.
Jason Reid shares his powerful story of living with an undetectable HIV status, navigating dating, stigma, and the personal right to privacy. Read his journey.
Devastating cuts to international health funding are reversing progress in the fight against HIV/Aids, with new reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis.
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
People can now order HIV test kits through the NHS app as part of a £170m government action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Discover how routine A&E testing and home kits will transform prevention.
Discover how Australia's community-led approach to HIV/AIDS became a global public health model, combining activism with government support to combat the crisis effectively.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.