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.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Ahmed al-Ahmed, the man who disarmed the alleged Bondi shooter. Read the full story of this act of bravery and the PM's tribute.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Syrian-born hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, who tackled a Bondi attacker. Read his incredible story of courage and recovery.
Liverpool's all-time top scorer Ian Rush is recovering at home after a serious flu infection required a two-day stay in intensive care. The club thanks hospital staff for their care.
Lina Piroli, 93, died after a 'frightening' wait for a bed in Whittington Hospital A&E. Coroner warns of systemic NHS delays detrimental to elderly care.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Singer Paloma Faith shares her hospitalisation for flu while pregnant at 44, opening up about her fears and past fertility struggles. Read her full story here.
A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
Rising out-of-pocket costs for specialist care are pushing Australians into financial hardship. Experts warn of a 'system without guardrails' and call for urgent government action on fee transparency and affordability.
JLS singer Aston Merrygold has reassured fans after a successful operation for a tour injury. Get the latest health update and messages of support from his bandmates.
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces 98 charges including sexual assault of children. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands hospitals between 2017 and 2021. Read the latest.
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who launched the UK's first successful heart transplant programme at Papworth Hospital, has died aged 93. Read his remarkable story.
NHS England data reveals a 56% jump in flu patients compared to last year, with an average of 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Experts warn the season started early and is yet to peak.
NHS data reveals a sharp 56% increase in flu patients occupying hospital beds in England compared to last year. Get the latest winter health figures and analysis.
NHS data reveals a sharp 74% rise in flu patients in England, exceeding 2,000 daily admissions. Get the latest breaking health news and alerts.