Hidden health conditions that may qualify you for a Blue Badge

People with hidden conditions including heart disease, dementia, ADHD, epilepsy, chronic fatigue or Parkinson’s may be eligible for a Blue Badge Linda Howard and Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 09:26, 13... Read more »

Oxford Uni expert explains why children are catching the superflu

James Hay has explained who is most at risk, where the virus is spreading and the one way you can cut your risk of falling seriously ill Neil Shaw Network Content Editor... Read more »

‘My council house was left with no kitchen, no water and full of mould’

Leeds council tenant says appalling conditions have left her at ‘breaking point’ A Leeds City Council tenant has been left without a kitchen(Image: Provided) A council tenant was left with no water,... Read more »

Pharmacist lists best ways to avoid K strain flu illness during Christmas surge

The UK is facing a tidal wave of flu cases with the H3N2 “subclade K” strain, with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents – but there are steps we can all take... Read more »

Early dementia symptoms could be mistaken for normal ageing – seven warning signs

A survey found that only 15 per cent of people take immediate action upon detecting potential dementia signs Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer 01:00, 13 Dec 2025 Some symptoms of dementia could be... Read more »

Sex offender has ‘three teeth knocked out’ after being attacked in prison

Julien Dorin sexually assaulted a missing 14-year-old girl after encountering her late at night in Liverpool ONE Julien Dorin, of no fixed address, aged 39(Image: Merseyside Police) A sex offender had three... Read more »

K-pop Demon Hunta’z show cancelled at Glasgow Green Winter Wonderland

The Demon Hunta’z show, inspired by the Netflix animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, was set to take place at Glasgow Green’s Winter Wonderland on December 20, but was pulled just hours after... Read more »

Simon Dougan: NI chef and co-founder of Yellow Door described as a ‘pillar of culinary excellence’ following death from cancer aged 54

Mr Dougan, who spoke to the Belfast Telegraph in September to raise awareness of the disease, died on Friday morning. The chef, who lived near Bleary in Co Armagh, told Belfast Telegraph... Read more »

Community ‘angry and frightened’ as Welsh town hit by arson yet again

The fire service has issued a warning that arson is ‘a serious criminal offence’ A bench fire in Gorseinon on Thursday, December 11 A town which has seen its public spaces blighted... Read more »

Lenzie Academy cost rises to £138m amid contamination concerns

In papers released on Thursday ahead of an 18 December East Dunbartonshire Council meeting, officers outlined the updated costs of the project. These costs include the need to remove “hazardous waste” materials... Read more »