Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade.
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Updated 5 Nov, 2:41 am IST
'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m
The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget.
William meets firefighters who tackled summer blazes
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.
Tiktoker 'super excited' to co-host BBC nature show
Naturewatch, hosted by Chris Packham, Megan McCubbin and Kyle Thomas, is being made in Bristol.
Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".
Trust vows to 'maintain spirit' of nature reserve
Flatford Wildlife Garden is bought by the National Trust after being run by the RSPB for 15 years.
'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds
The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county.
I was told I was too young to have cancer
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.
Action needed to tackle 'biodiversity crisis'
The issue is part of wider concerns the government is not focused enough on the environment.
No babies to be born at hospital from end of November
A pregnant woman is to lodge Judicial Review papers to attempt to delay the implementation of the plan.
Charity warns about damage of over-foraging fungi
It says over-foraging, particularly in protected areas, damages habitats and wildlife.
Binet 'embarrassed' by cancelled appointments
Drone disruption, cancelled appointments and the new hospital. Jersey's health minister, Senator Tom Binet, was in the Hot Seat with Alison Moss.
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
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Plus, a new study measuring levels of forever chemicals in our blood launches in the UK.
Welsh public sector unlikely to meet net zero plans by 2030, say auditors
A watchdog has criticised the lack of progress made by organisations in tackling climate change.
From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.
Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK
The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.
AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals
Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
I was told I was too young to have cancer - it had spread by the time I was diagnosed
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.
Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.
Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.
Woman saved by CPR has 'another chance at life'
South West Ambulance Service says immediate action is vital for better patient outcomes.
Parents' concerns to trigger urgent checks in A&E
Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care.
'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait'
A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.
'I could barely stand up straight with menopause after cancer'
Complex menopause has severe, sudden symptoms and happens due to medical interventions.
'I felt ostracised due to cleft lip'
Emily Evans says her cleft lip made her feel "ostracised" growing up,
'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years
It was feared The Short-Necked Oil Beetle had become extinct in Wales after recent surveys.
At risk in-person postpartum mums' groups saved
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Spill from vandalised home oil tank kills 13 birds
A number of birds are also injured after the spill from the oil tank earlier this week.
New charity uses outdoors to improve mental health
A new charity hopes to use outdoor activities to improve men's mental health on the Isle of Man.
Oil tank vandalism results in waterfowl park 'nightmare'
The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.
'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist
Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.
Bute House protested by environmental campaigners
A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.
'I was heading for a breakdown, then books saved my life'
Birmingham author Kit de Waal says a chance conversation changed her life after she left home at 16.
Why you should eat kiwi and pineapple skins
Eating fruit and vegetable scraps such as peels and stalks could provide a health boost that most of us are missing, say UK researchers, external.
'My low Vitamin D levels hit me like a truck'
Saskia Reeves-Priestley didn't know she had a Vitamin D deficiency until she suddenly collapsed at work.
Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.
