An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
The beloved Glasgow sitcom Two Doors Down returns for a festive special on BBC One and iPlayer. Read our review of the chaotic neighbourhood Christmas gathering.
A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.
Bukayo Saka and Arsenal's 'three Gabriels' surprise young fans at Great Ormond Street Hospital, bringing festive joy and unforgettable memories to children undergoing long-term treatment.
Meet 13-month-old Lenny and 7-year-old Lily, who will celebrate Christmas Day on hospital wards. Discover how their families and NHS staff are creating festive magic at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
Shocking footage shows a doctor at an Indian hospital allegedly assaulting a patient who asked for respect. Police and the hospital have launched investigations into the incident.
A two-year-old boy from London has died after a collision on the A1 near Stibbington. Five others are in hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Little Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks with a serious bowel condition, is finally home in Bromley for his first Christmas after over 500 days in hospital. Read his family's remarkable story of hope.
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
The delivery of the over-budget Glen Rosa ferry is delayed until late 2026, with service unlikely before 2027 due to hull defects. Costs now exceed £460m.
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, hailed a hero after the Bondi Junction attack, is presented with a $2.5 million cheque while recovering in hospital. Read the full story of his bravery and reward.
The Guardian has issued corrections for several articles, including the date a critical incident was declared at Royal Stoke University Hospital and clarifying the junior doctors' strike is in England only. Read the full list of amendments.
Glasgow's historic subway system is set for a revolutionary upgrade, with autonomous trains rolling out in late 2026. Discover the safety features and what it means for passengers.
National Express boosts UK festive travel with 40,000+ extra seats and a new overnight Glasgow to London coach service. Book now for affordable, reliable Christmas journeys.
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 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.
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.
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.
A 17-year-old boy is in a London hospital with a fractured skull after a rope swing broke in Coldblow Woods. His friends' quick actions saved his life. Read his family's story.
Martin Ready, who believed he was 'evil Jesus', plotted to kill a prosecutor on the dark web. A judge has ordered his indefinite detention in a secure mental health facility. Read the full story.
Budget rail operator Lumo launches a new London to Glasgow service with tickets from £33.10, offering a cheaper alternative to Avanti West Coast ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack has been given an indefinite hospital order. Read the full court details.
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
A homeless man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian girl in a random Leicester Square attack has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court details.
Glasgow Warriors overturned a 21-0 half-time deficit to beat Toulouse 28-21 in a stunning Champions Cup comeback. We analyse the match and rugby's new era of dramatic turnarounds.
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, a pioneering foundling home whose story reveals the dark heart and dazzling art of the Renaissance. Discover the legacy.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed the alleged Bondi Junction attacker, sends a message of thanks from his hospital bed. Watch the video and learn why he acted.