Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents
Four NHS hospital trusts in Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents due to a surge in A&E admissions driven by flu, norovirus, and respiratory viruses. Essential services remain open.
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Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents
Four NHS hospital trusts have declared critical incidents due to a surge in flu, norovirus, and complex A&E admissions. Learn about the pressures and affected areas.
Four NHS Trusts Declare Critical Incidents
Four NHS hospital trusts in Surrey and Kent have declared critical incidents due to severe pressure from flu, norovirus, and cold weather. Read the latest on the crisis.
Fast Food Nation: 25 Years On, Dangers Persist
A quarter-century after Eric Schlosser's exposé, the industrial food system's profits and risks, from bird flu to health crises, have only intensified. Read the urgent update.
Lucy Letby gets prison librarian job as conviction review looms
Convicted nurse Lucy Letby secures a prison library role, sparking inmate frustration. As new medical evidence challenges her conviction, the Thirlwall Inquiry report is delayed until April 2026. Read the latest.
Mermaid's Purses Concentrate on North Sands, Salcombe
A father and daughter discover a remarkable concentration of ray egg cases, known as mermaid's purses, on a Devon beach. Their find contributes vital data to shark and ray conservation efforts.
US seizes Russian tanker; 'Super-K' flu strain spreads
The US Coast Guard has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in a major sanctions crackdown. Meanwhile, a highly transmissible flu strain hits Australia as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Super-K Flu Spreads, Vaccine Protects Against Severe Cases
A highly transmissible flu strain, Super-K, has infected thousands in Australia. Health authorities confirm the vaccine remains effective against severe illness. Learn the key facts and vaccination advice.
Flu Cases Fall in London Hospitals, Vaccinations Rise
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
Bird Flu in US Dairy: A Warning for UK Food System
The spread of H5N1 bird flu through US mega-dairies exposes the dangers of industrial farming. As the UK's dairy sector consolidates, are we facing similar risks?
Three London Bodies With Names Still Unidentified
Three unidentified bodies found in London over decades all had names as clues. Investigators reveal why cases of 'Patrick Jones' and others remain frustratingly unsolved. Can you help?
US Flu Spike in December After Severe 2024-25 Season
US flu cases jumped 25% in a week in December, after a severe season with over 3,100 deaths. Experts urge vaccination despite concerns over new variant and reduced CDC campaign.
US mRNA Funding Cuts Threaten Future Vaccines
The Trump administration's cuts to mRNA research funding risk America's scientific lead, opening the door for the UK and EU to seize the initiative on next-generation vaccines for flu, HIV, and cancer.
London's 5 Most Ridiculous Crimes of 2025
A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.
13 Climate Court Victories Reshape 2025
A landmark year for climate justice saw courts worldwide force governments and corporations to act. Explore the 13 key legal wins that scrapped coal plants, halted oil fields, and ended false green claims.
2005 Cabinet Papers Revealed Pandemic Warnings to Howard Govt
Newly released cabinet papers show Australian officials in 2005 warned of school closures and border shutdowns in a flu pandemic, foreshadowing the Covid-19 response. Read the full story.
Paramedic's 3 Changes to Avoid January Flu
A UK paramedic shares three essential tips to reduce your flu risk this winter. Learn how ventilation, handwashing, and diet can bolster your defences.
AI Helps NHS Tackle Winter Flu and A&E Waits
Over 50 NHS organisations are using a new AI forecasting tool to predict patient surges and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. Discover how technology is boosting efficiency.
3 Flu Symptoms That Mean You Must See a Doctor
A leading GP outlines the three critical 'super flu' symptoms requiring medical attention. Learn the signs, NHS advice, and how to protect yourself this festive season.
Supermarkets source European turkeys for Christmas
Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are stocking imported turkeys due to UK avian flu outbreaks. Discover how this impacts your Christmas dinner and British farming.
Private investigator shares shocking secret family cases
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Record US child flu deaths prompt urgent CDC vaccination call
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
Record 'super flu' hospitalisations surge, NHS under strain
NHS figures reveal a record surge in 'super flu' H3N2 hospitalisations, up 18% in a week. See the interactive map and why health officials urge vaccination.
Flu hospital cases surge 18%, NHS on high alert
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
Flu Cases Soar to 3,140 Daily Hospital Patients
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
Junior Doctors Strike in England, NHS Warns of Disruption
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, coinciding with a record flu season. NHS leaders warn of severe strain on hospitals, as the government and BMA trade accusations.
Junior Doctors' 14th Strike Hits NHS Amid Winter Flu Surge
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, over pay erosion and a severe training post shortage, as the NHS faces a winter flu epidemic.
Royal Stoke Hospital at breaking point amid winter crisis
Exclusive access reveals the immense pressure on NHS staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital as flu cases surge and bed shortages lead to patients treated in corridors. Discover how frontline workers manage the gridlock.
NHS London urges flu jabs during doctor strikes
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
Major shortage of NHS flu jab appointments across England
A surge in flu cases has led to a critical shortage of bookable vaccine appointments at major pharmacies. At-risk groups are urged to seek alternatives as the NHS battles a 'flu-nami'.
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