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Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
18 Sept 2026
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
17 Sept 2026
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
17 Sept 2026
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
16 Sept 2026
Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
16 Sept 2026
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
15 Sept 2026
Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
15 Sept 2026
Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
15 Sept 2026
The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
14 Sept 2026
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
14 Sept 2026
Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
13 Sept 2026
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.
12 Sept 2026
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
11 Sept 2026
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
19 Sept 2026
'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
10 Sept 2026
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
9 Sept 2026
Why 'sleepmaxxing' could be making your sleep worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
3 Sept 2026
Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
27 Aug 2026
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
3 Aug 2026
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
16 Jul 2026
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
8 Jul 2026
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
22 Jun 2026
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
22 Jun 2026
The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'
Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
17 Sept 2026
'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
17 Sept 2026
At-home cervical screenings to roll out in city
Eligible women will be able to order a free self-testing kit online through the NHS app.
15 Sept 2026
Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
9 Sept 2026
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
8 Sept 2026
Seated exercises help physical and mental health
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
16 Sept 2026
Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
16 Sept 2026
Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
13 Sept 2026
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
9 Sept 2026
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
8 Sept 2026
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
11 Sept 2026
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
14 Jul 2026
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
14 Jul 2026
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
13 Jul 2026
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
4 Jun 2026
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
3 Jul 2026
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
29 Jun 2026
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
25 Jun 2026
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
14 Jun 2026
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
13 Jun 2026
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11 Aug 2026
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Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
5 Aug 2026
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How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
28 Jul 2026
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Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
21 Jul 2026
'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.
18 Sept 2026
'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
17 Sept 2026
Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
17 Sept 2026
Why caffeine makes some people buzz
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
17 Sept 2026
What in the World
We look at hacks to help you get around it
15 Sept 2026
Four cancers in 40 years: 'I'm lucky to be alive'
Susan Gasson has had four cancers since the 1980s and now takes a daily tablet as part of a trial.
20 Sept 2026
Clockwork Orange landmark set to be replaced
Wandsworth Council officers are recommending controversial plans to replace it with another structure.
20 Sept 2026
Train operator renationalised after 30 years
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
20 Sept 2026
How drier summers could change London's parks
Kew and The Royal Parks are changing how they plant and water as drought puts pressure on green spaces.
20 Sept 2026
'Our flat has been for sale for four years': Why is the market so weak?
James Schaife and his partner are among the many Londoners struggling to sell their flat.
19 Sept 2026
Rail disaster of 1957 marked by St John's plaque
A plaque is unveiled in honour of the victims of one of Britain's worst ever train crashes.
19 Sept 2026
Man, 28, dies after being stabbed in Clerkenwell
Extra police officers are in the area following the attack on Lloyd Baker Street on Wednesday.
19 Sept 2026
The Arsenal star's mum helping football's newest recruits
How Myles Lewis-Skelly's mum Marcia is helping to guide families following in their footsteps.
19 Sept 2026
Why is London's mobile phone reception getting worse?
Operators are calling for urgent reform, as people across London struggle to make calls.
17 Sept 2026
Plan to tag and track prolific shoplifters in Croydon
The mayor of Croydon wants to pilot a scheme where prolific thieves are electronically tagged.
16 Sept 2026
Who are the candidates in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
The vote for Sir Keir Starmer's former seat in north London will take place on 8 October.
15 Sept 2026
Reckless e-bike riders 'dangerous' for cyclists
Morwenna Hughes' arm was shattered after an e-bike rider knocked her off her bike in Hammersmith.
14 Sept 2026
'Having a stroke at 26 was massive learning curve'
Niamh Foster had an ischaemic stroke at 26, and says they can happen to people "at any age".
13 Sept 2026
9/11: I want my dad to be remembered as the hero he was
Godwin Forde's father was working in security in one of the twin towers on 11 September 2001.
11 Sept 2026
The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer
Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.
11 Sept 2026
Jewish Londoners hope for change after 'horrible' year
As Jewish Londoners look forward to the year ahead, many are thinking of the challenges they face.
10 Sept 2026
'Mum and Dad are still missing after the flooding in the Himalayas'
Prajval Haldia's parents have been missing since since the floods in Tibet and Nepal of 26 August.
9 Sept 2026
Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
9 Sept 2026
'I've had no hot water or heating for most of my pregnancy'
Residents living in flats in Croydon are in limbo having have been without gas since March.
8 Sept 2026
Drought devastation: How to protect London's trees
Heatwaves and drought make planting native trees and maintaining the existing canopy more and more difficult.
7 Sept 2026
Police failed me for decades, says abuse survivor
A woman who was drugged and raped from the age of 15 speaks publicly for the first time about how the police failed her.
3 Sept 2026
'We don't all breathe the same air': How London's pollution gap persists
London's air has improved substantially over the past decade - but why do inequalities persist?
29 Aug 2026
Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?
19 Sept 2026
No revival in sight for 'fragile' Spurs after Villa defeat
Tottenham look no closer to solving their problems as they slip to a home defeat by Aston Villa to add to their Premier League misery.
19 Sept 2026
Castellanos spitting claim overshadows West Ham's show of character
Millwall keeper Filip Marshcall alleges he was spat at by West Ham forward Taty Castellanos during their 2-2 draw.
19 Sept 2026
Can QPR stay under radar? - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways
BBC Final Score pundit Aaron McLean looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including Wrexham, QPR and Bradford City.
19 Sept 2026
The risky future for London's trees
Following heatwaves and drought, London's trees need future-proofing
8 Sept 2026
Vauxhall to get UK's second-tallest residential building
What do we know about the newly approved £2bn development at Vauxhall Square?
14 Sept 2026
How the Mayor fell victim to a car scam
City Hall says it's not the first time the Mayor's been scammed over cars that aren't his
2 Sept 2026
The Soho standing up drinking saga
Westminster Council say The Mayor of London orchestrated an attack on them in the media.
18 Aug 2026