Nurses win harassment case over trans colleague in changing rooms
Eight NHS nurses win an employment tribunal after being forced to share female changing facilities with a transgender colleague. The ruling is hailed as a victory for women's safety.
Eight NHS nurses win an employment tribunal after being forced to share female changing facilities with a transgender colleague. The ruling is hailed as a victory for women's safety.
A public service for Holocaust Memorial Day will be held at the Queen's Park bandstand in Loughborough on January 27. Join the community to remember and commit to a future free from hatred.
A mental health nurse was stabbed in the face with a pen by a patient at a Bridgend hospital. The attacker, who has schizophrenia, has been given a hospital order. Read the full court report.
Essex is set to open two new Mental Health Urgent Care Units in Harlow and Colchester by summer 2026, providing rapid, therapeutic support in crisis and easing pressure on A&E.
Folkestone holds a Holocaust Memorial Day service in the Garden of Remembrance, led by Rev Chris Johnson. Mayor Lucy McGirr highlights the 'Bridging Generations' theme. Join the community at 11am.
An 18-year-old student has died at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Holocaust Centre North hosts a free evening of reflection on January 27, 2026, featuring survivor testimony and intergenerational conversations to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Amazon has commenced limited drone flight trials from its Darlington fulfilment centre, paving the way for a Prime Air delivery service launch in 2026. The MK30 drones promise safe, quiet, and ultra-fast parcel drops.
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens has reopened after a £3m upgrade, featuring a stunning new wooden galleon. Discover the UK's most visited park's new look.
A Staffordshire baby, Isla-Rae Burton, needs major surgery after doctors dismissed her symptoms 15 times. Her parents are now providing round-the-clock care. Read the full story.
A baby girl with a rare lung condition was sent home eight times before being put on life support. Her parents are now fundraising for surgery in Birmingham.
An inquest opens into the death of two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell, who fell into a pond at her Doncaster home on Christmas Day. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes before paramedics arrived.
An elderly woman died alone on a trolley in a packed A&E corridor at Arrowe Park Hospital as staff describe being 'overwhelmed' and at 'breaking point'. Read the full investigation.
North Park Care Home in Darlington launches a weekly veterans' drop-in every Thursday from 5th February 2026. Open to all, it offers camaraderie, support and homemade cakes. Join them!
Darlington Hippodrome's festive pantomime 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' raised £8,840 for A Place For Everyone charity. Support access to live theatre. Donate online now.
Dorothy Rogers has dedicated 50 years to the NHS at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Discover her incredible journey and how she's seen pharmacy evolve.
Join a powerful evening of remembrance in Chesterfield on Jan 27, featuring a Holocaust survivor's testimony and the 80 Candles Quilt. Free tickets available.
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport partners with local organisations to provide essential support and supplies for homeless patients this winter, tackling the critical link between health and housing.
A district nurse was brutally attacked with a metal bar at Newton Community Hospital. Six NHS staff were injured. The 20-year-old suspect is detained under the Mental Health Act. Read the full story.
A district nurse describes being 'lucky to be alive' after a violent assault at Newton Community Hospital. Six people were injured in the incident. Read her story.
A man in his 20s has been arrested after attacking staff and patients with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital. Five people were injured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after five people were assaulted at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside. Police are investigating the incident.
NHS bosses launch a full investigation and apologise after a body was wrongly released from a Glasgow hospital mortuary, leading to the wrong cremation. Read the full story.
Wolves paid a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota before the season. Read how the club and fans honoured the late star ahead of the Premier League fixture against Liverpool.
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
Lisa Murray-Lang, 49, honoured her late hamster Spud with a £1 Birmingham billboard and a £3.5k trip to scatter his ashes in Hawaii. See the touching story.
Lisa Murray-Lang honoured her late hamster Spud by displaying his photo on a giant Birmingham billboard after travelling with his ashes to Hawaii and Europe. See the touching tribute.
The Royal Signals (Northern) Band in Darlington is recruiting local musicians after a successful Play Day. Discover how to join this Army Reserve band and develop your skills.
Maldon Fields hosted its inaugural Christmas memorial service, offering a reflective space for remembrance. The event was fully booked and raised £5,000 for Farleigh Hospice.
Mansfield Town FC players and staff, including manager Nigel Clough, visited the children's ward at King's Mill Hospital with gifts. The annual tradition aims to bring Christmas joy to young patients. Read more about this heartwarming community story.