The UK government has announced a new plan to cut the number of NHS patients waiting 18 weeks or more for treatment by more than 450,000 by March 2026. The initiative will expand access to Community Diagnostic Centres and surgical hubs to increase patient choice and tackle inefficiencies in the system. Community centres will open… Continue reading Government unveils plan to reduce NHS waiting list backlog
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32
The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, has passed away at the age of 32, according to their publicist Simon Jones. The drag queen won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019 and was described by Jones as “an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.” At this time, no further information has been… Continue reading RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32
Swansea: Explosion caught on doorbell camera
A quiet afternoon in Penllergaer, Swansea was disturbed by a small explosion that caught many residents off-guard. According to reports, an electrical transformer situated on the corner of a nearby playing field appears to be responsible for the disturbance that sent waves of panic through the neighborhood. A witness managed to capture footage of the… Continue reading Swansea: Explosion caught on doorbell camera
Trapped couple rescued from car in rising flood
An elderly couple has been rescued by specialist crews after being trapped inside their car during a flood in Devon. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue (DSFRS) was alerted and deployed rescue crews to Bridge Reeve, near Chulmleigh at around 10:50 GMT. The teams were able to rescue the couple in time, despite the situation… Continue reading Trapped couple rescued from car in rising flood
Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader
Billionaire Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, the political party founded by Farage. Taking to his social media site X, Musk stated that Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead the party, but did not give a reason why. This comes after reports that Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader
Family hopes aerial search will help find missing Bletchley man
The family of Thomas Roche, a man who has been missing for three months, is hoping a new ground search may provide some information that could help find him. Mr Roche, 27, was last seen near his girlfriend’s home in Chester Close, Bletchley, on October 6th when he left the flat to go for a… Continue reading Family hopes aerial search will help find missing Bletchley man
Marlborough House Craigavon: Opinion divided about listing 1970s building
Marlborough House, a building in Craigavon built in the 1970s, may be listed by the Department for Communities. The proposed Grade B1 listing would provide protection for the building, despite it being almost fifty years old and many moving out of it. Marlborough House was built as part of an ambitious plan to create a… Continue reading Marlborough House Craigavon: Opinion divided about listing 1970s building
Georgie Swallow: 'I knew if I died I'd have a million regrets'
Georgie Swallow grew up feeling insecure about her appearance, often wasting time trying to lose weight. At the age of 26, she was diagnosed with cancer, which later came back. However, now aged 32, her perspective on life has changed, and she wants to share her positivity with the world. Georgie was born and raised… Continue reading Georgie Swallow: 'I knew if I died I'd have a million regrets'
Streeting attacks Musk's 'disgraceful smear' of Jess Phillips
Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has called Elon Musk’s recent messages on his social media site, X, towards Jess Phillips MP a “disgraceful smear”. Billionaire Musk called for Phillips to be jailed for her response to grooming gangs in the UK and labelled her as a “rape genocide apologist” before targeting Sir Keir Starmer’s record… Continue reading Streeting attacks Musk's 'disgraceful smear' of Jess Phillips
Murder inquiry under way after man, 63, found dead in Ipswich
The murder of William McNicholl, known as Billy, has triggered a murder enquiry, as police were called to an address in Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich shortly before 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. The preliminary results of a post-mortem by the Home Office into the case indicated that he died from multiple injuries. Suffolk Police has identified the… Continue reading Murder inquiry under way after man, 63, found dead in Ipswich