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GPs should follow ‘gut instinct’ when it comes to cancer – study

GPs should follow ‘gut instinct’ when it comes to cancer – study

Gut feelings among GPs could help be predictive of cancer, researchers found.

Rail firm uses passenger weight data to calculate social distancing availability

Rail firm uses passenger weight data to calculate social distancing availability

Southeastern’s SeatFinder tool will show red, amber and green indicators to indicate the level of available capacity on trains.

Tributes to ‘kind and compassionate’ girl killed in boat crash

Tributes to ‘kind and compassionate’ girl killed in boat crash

Emily Lewis, 15, was described as a ‘beautiful daughter and sister’ and a ‘kind and compassionate young lady’.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

Numbers are falling in the areas recording the highest rates, including Oldham.

Why spiders invade houses at this time of year

Why spiders invade houses at this time of year

Dozens of people have reported spotting eight-legged creepy crawlies in their homes in recent weeks.

No plans to review whether pupils in England should wear face masks, says No 10

No plans to review whether pupils in England should wear face masks, says No 10

The Scottish Government is consulting on whether to recommend pupils and teachers should cover their faces in secondary school corridors.

Vet team claims UK first in high-tech human cancer treatment on dog

Vet team claims UK first in high-tech human cancer treatment on dog

Ralph, a five-year-old Gordon Setter, was treated using technology that is said to have previously only been available for humans.

Why were all trains not stopped after fatal Aberdeenshire derailment, union asks

Why were all trains not stopped after fatal Aberdeenshire derailment, union asks

TSSA general secretary Manuel Cortes has written to the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch (RAIB) to raise concerns relating to the incident.

Zoom outage leaves users unable to make video calls

Zoom outage leaves users unable to make video calls

The video conferencing platform said it was working on a fix for the issue.

Rare albino hedgehog recovering after rescue

Rare albino hedgehog recovering after rescue

Jack Frost was treated at a hedgehog rescue centre after it was found on a road in Otley, West Yorkshire.

Most teachers think reopening schools in Northern Ireland is unsafe, says union

Most teachers think reopening schools in Northern Ireland is unsafe, says union

The first youngsters returned to classes across Northern Ireland on Monday.

UK will get first access to Oxford vaccine, No 10 says

UK will get first access to Oxford vaccine, No 10 says

The comments come after it emerged Donald Trump is considering granting emergency authorisation for it to be deployed in the US.

Kitten rescued from under car bonnet after 30-mile journey

Kitten rescued from under car bonnet after 30-mile journey

The seven-week-old male cat has been named Yaris.

Johnson: ‘Very small’ chance of children catching coronavirus in school

Johnson: ‘Very small’ chance of children catching coronavirus in school

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is leading the Government’s efforts to persuade parents to send their children back to class.

First case of Covid-19 reinfection reported by researchers in Hong Kong

First case of Covid-19 reinfection reported by researchers in Hong Kong

The findings could have significant implications for the development of vaccines.

‘Agent provocateur’ involved in New IRA probe, lawyer contends

‘Agent provocateur’ involved in New IRA probe, lawyer contends

The claim came as six people appeared before Belfast Magistrates’ Court accused of directing terrorism.

Women should avoid caffeine completely during pregnancy, study says

Women should avoid caffeine completely during pregnancy, study says

Current guidance on safe limits of caffeine are not supported by the evidence, researchers said.

Virgin Atlantic launches free Covid-19 insurance cover for customers

Virgin Atlantic launches free Covid-19 insurance cover for customers

All existing and new bookings for travel until March 31 next year will have the cover automatically applied.

‘Dream come true’ for four-year-old as 150 bikers wish him happy birthday

‘Dream come true’ for four-year-old as 150 bikers wish him happy birthday

Jayden Walters, who has a rare condition, had his birthday wish granted when local bikers sang him happy birthday.

Fresh warning to holidaymakers with Storm Francis heading to UK

Fresh warning to holidaymakers with Storm Francis heading to UK

Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to arrive in the west of England overnight.

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