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Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine as soon as possible

Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible.

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes tour as England dealt fresh blow

England’s demoralising Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out with the latest in a long line of injuries.

Baby boy who has spent the majority of his life in hospital home for Christmas

A baby boy who has been in hospital for the majority of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged.

Man accused of drugging and raping ex wife remanded into custody

A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded into custody, with five other men due to appear in court over alleged sex offences against her.

Injured police officer wakes from coma after Bondi terror attack

A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has woken from a medically induced coma, his family said.

Free prescriptions for youngsters leaving care in bid to tackle barriers

Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government.

Christmas Eve set to be busiest day in 2025 for ATM withdrawals says Link

Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts.

UK backed project turning Kenya tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser

A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser.

Barry Manilow will have surgery for cancerous spot on lung

Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery.

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea dies at 74

Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said.