London's Severe Weather Emergency Protocol is now active, providing emergency shelter for rough sleepers as temperatures plunge below freezing. The Mayor urges public to use StreetLink to connect vulnerable people with support.
Summer Robert, 25, from Glasgow, has a rare condition causing her breasts to weigh over 25kg. Despite severe pain, NHS refused surgery citing BMI. She now earns £70k/month on OnlyFans.
A coroner warns more babies could die after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad's death from infection. The report calls for urgent government action on training and regulation.
Monique Todorovski shares her life with lexical-gustatory synaesthesia, a rare condition where words trigger taste. Discover how it shapes her world.
Marvel's The Wasp star Evangeline Lilly shares diagnosis of traumatic brain injury after a serious fall in Hawaii. The actress gives an emotional update on her recovery journey.
A woman shares her cringe-worthy Hinge date story where a man's compliments turned to insults after she turned down his request to stay the night. Read her full account of modern dating woes.
Survivors of the catastrophic Crans-Montana bar fire are being treated in specialist burns units across Europe as identification of the dead continues. Follow the latest updates.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
UK state pensioners could boost income by over £14,000 via Pension Credit and linked benefits. Check eligibility now to unlock vital support.
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal house fire in Clyde North, Melbourne, last month. One man died and two others were injured.
Robyn Thomson, a nurse from Barnsley, is vaccinating thousands of dogs abroad after her mother, Yvonne Ford, died from rabies contracted in Morocco. Her story of turning grief into global action.
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Guardian journalists trace the astonishing global spread of the FBS ideology created by Emilee and Yolande. Listen to episode five of this year-long investigation.
The NHS launches a free combined MMRV vaccine for children in England, aiming to prevent serious complications from chickenpox and other diseases. Learn how this rollout protects families and the health service.
Two colleagues who joked they looked like sisters discovered they were biological siblings after a DNA test, reuniting a family separated by adoption. Read their incredible story.
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith helps a reader reframe the pressure felt when a friend announces a pregnancy, separating life milestones from personal fulfilment.
A snorkeller is missing off Western Australia's coast near Ledge Point. Emergency services have launched a major land, sea, and air search operation. Stay informed on the developing situation.
Exclusive research shows UK children are being exposed to pornography at an increasingly young age, with some developing addictions. Experts and survivors call for urgent action from parents and schools.
The NHS begins its first-ever chickenpox vaccination programme, offering the MMRV jab to young children to prevent serious illness and reduce school absences.
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The NHS begins a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella from 12 months. Learn about the benefits and evidence behind this major public health step.
Ashley Partington, 33, stole his elderly grandparents' pension money, leaving them destitute. He was jailed for 30 months. Read the full shocking story.
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.
A woman was left paralysed after her abusive ex shoved her over a bannister for refusing a kiss. He is now serving 14 years. Read her powerful story and call to action for domestic abuse survivors.
Police issue urgent appeals to find Ramel, 22, and Memuna, 65, missing in separate London cases. Families are 'very worried' as freezing temperatures continue. Call 101 with information.
Darts star Ryan Searle defies hereditary eyesight condition ADOA to reach World Championship semi-finals at Ally Pally, inspiring others and raising funds for a cure.
A new £2m government scheme will see health visitors vaccinate children at home in England to boost falling immunisation rates. The pilot aims to reach families facing barriers to healthcare access.
Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
High blood pressure, once an adult issue, is now rising sharply in children. Learn the risks, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for this silent killer.
Discover how taking a mental break, from washing up to theatre trips, can unlock creative breakthroughs and solve complex issues. A lesson for work and government.