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Patients with blood disorders to get world-first NHS test

Patients with blood disorders to get world-first NHS test

The test could help to reduce the risk of side effects from blood transfusions.

‘Scarecrows’ protest outside Parliament ahead of grocery supply chain debate

‘Scarecrows’ protest outside Parliament ahead of grocery supply chain debate

More than 110,000 people have signed a petition pressing the Government to overhaul the grocery supply code of practice to better protect farmers.

Parents urged to book missed MMR jabs amid ‘very real’ measles risk

Parents urged to book missed MMR jabs amid ‘very real’ measles risk

The NHS campaign will also target areas of low vaccine coverage, such as London and the West Midlands.

Storm Isha to batter whole of UK with wind and rain in ‘rare’ weather cycle

Storm Isha to batter whole of UK with wind and rain in ‘rare’ weather cycle

It is set to hit the country from Sunday afternoon.

Detectives investigating Norfolk deaths not seeking anyone else

Detectives investigating Norfolk deaths not seeking anyone else

The bodies of two young girls, a 36-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were found at an address in Costessey, Norfolk on Friday morning.

Sadiq Khan calls for youth mobility agreement with EU

Sadiq Khan calls for youth mobility agreement with EU

The London Mayor also said that rejoining the customs union should be on the table.

Harry recalls John Travolta’s dance with Diana as he seeks to ‘fly together’

Harry recalls John Travolta’s dance with Diana as he seeks to ‘fly together’

The Duke of Sussex made a speech at a US aviation awards ceremony after he dropped a libel claim over a Mail on Sunday article.

Jeremy Hunt compares himself to Nigel Lawson as he promises more tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt compares himself to Nigel Lawson as he promises more tax cuts

The Chancellor said he will use his spring Budget to slash taxes in a way that is ‘both affordable and boosts our growth’.

Mobile phone gamers can explore Scots poet’s farm in Minecraft game

Mobile phone gamers can explore Scots poet’s farm in Minecraft game

The mobile edition of Explore Ellisland! follows a PC version, released in 2022.

Murder investigation after woman’s body found in Great Yarmouth

Murder investigation after woman’s body found in Great Yarmouth

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery on Princes Road on Saturday morning.

Police seek information after man, 85, dies following Dumbarton road crash

Police seek information after man, 85, dies following Dumbarton road crash

The man was crossing High Street, Dumbarton, when he was struck by a car being driven by a 76-year-old man.

Royal Navy missiles used on Houthi rebel drones to be upgraded

Royal Navy missiles used on Houthi rebel drones to be upgraded

The Sea Viper Air Defence system will get more effective missiles featuring a new warhead and a software update.

Sturgeon says inquiry ‘does have’ Covid messages after WhatsApp texts erased

Sturgeon says inquiry ‘does have’ Covid messages after WhatsApp texts erased

The former first minister said she did her best to lead Scotland through the pandemic.

Scottish train services to finish early on Sunday due to Storm Isha

Scottish train services to finish early on Sunday due to Storm Isha

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind which comes into force on Sunday night.

Police force refers itself to watchdog over 999 call before Norfolk deaths

Police force refers itself to watchdog over 999 call before Norfolk deaths

The bodies of a 45-year-old man, a 36-year-old woman and two young children were found inside a house in Costessey, Norfolk on Friday.

David Lammy’s speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

David Lammy’s speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

The shadow foreign secretary responded by calling for ‘change through power, not through protest’.

Investigation under way after two Navy warships collide in Middle East port

Investigation under way after two Navy warships collide in Middle East port

No-one was hurt but ‘some damage was sustained’ when HMS Chiddingfold collided with HMS Bangor.

Rejoining EU customs union should be on the table, Sadiq Khan says

Rejoining EU customs union should be on the table, Sadiq Khan says

Senior Labour figures have argued for closer post-Brexit ties with the bloc.

Charity founder Camila Batmanghelidjh hailed as a ‘brilliant woman’ at funeral

Charity founder Camila Batmanghelidjh hailed as a ‘brilliant woman’ at funeral

Messages written on her coffin by well-wishers included ‘Your spirit will live forever’ and ‘Queen of the South’.

Labour will be unable to hit £28bn green investment target for some years – Khan

Labour will be unable to hit £28bn green investment target for some years – Khan

The London Mayor expressed hope that towards the end of the first term ‘there’ll be enough money to invest in this’.

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