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Amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK, particularly in Scotland, with expected snow accumulations of 10-40cm over the weekend. Travel disruptions are likely, prompting authorities to advise careful...

The NHS has announced a historic expansion of its childhood vaccination program, incorporating the chickenpox vaccine into the MMR initiative starting January 2, 2026. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hailed this...

The NHS has launched a groundbreaking combined vaccine—MMRV—now offering protection against chickenpox alongside measles, mumps, and rubella. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hailed this initiative as a historic milestone for child...

Swimmers across the UK embraced the New Year with traditional icy dips, yet safety concerns loomed large as severe weather alerts were issued nationwide. Hundreds flocked to popular spots like...

Health visitors are set to implement a ground-breaking door-to-door vaccination scheme across England, targeting families struggling with access to medical care. Starting January, the £2 million pilot aims to address...

Hundreds plunged into icy waters across the UK on New Year's Day, embracing the tradition of festive swims despite severe weather warnings. Notably, over 200 swimmers gathered in Whitley Bay,...

Hundreds of swimmers braved the icy waters of Whitley Bay and Loch Ken to celebrate the New Year with traditional dips, despite warnings of perilous conditions. With water temperatures hovering...

In the wake of two swimmers going missing during a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, safety experts are warning of the perils associated with cold water swimming as the...

As the New Year approaches, safety concerns are rising for those planning to take part in traditional cold water swims. Following the recent disappearance of two swimmers in Devon on...

Health visitors in England are set to launch a groundbreaking door-to-door vaccination initiative aimed at tackling the alarming statistic that one in five children starts primary school unvaccinated. Funded by...