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Major differences in pharmacies’ antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

Major differences in pharmacies’ antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

Major differences in pharmacies’ antibiotics use for sore throats highlighted

11 March 2025

Analysis found the antibiotic supply rate from pharmacies in England was 72.7%, compared to 29.9% in Wales.


Were ‘human factors’ to blame for North Sea crash?

Were ‘human factors’ to blame for North Sea crash?

Were ‘human factors’ to blame for North Sea crash?

11 March 2025

Dr Seyedvahid Vakili of the University of Southampton said it was ‘difficult to determine the main cause of the collision’.


North Sea collision could be ‘devastating’ to already battered area, experts say

North Sea collision could be ‘devastating’ to already battered area, experts say

North Sea collision could be ‘devastating’ to already battered area, experts say

11 March 2025

Overfishing, the oil industry and the wind sector have turned the North Sea into a ‘battered industrial landscape’, environmentalists have warned.


‘No easy answer’ to determining salaries for politicians

‘No easy answer’ to determining salaries for politicians

‘No easy answer’ to determining salaries for politicians

11 March 2025

It comes as Stormont MLAs consider a proposal for a new body to determine pay levels.


No coincidence killer ‘turned to Andrew Tate’ night before murders, court told

No coincidence killer ‘turned to Andrew Tate’ night before murders, court told

No coincidence killer ‘turned to Andrew Tate’ night before murders, court told

11 March 2025

Kyle Clifford will be sentenced in his absence on Tuesday.


Estimated 1,808 dogs stolen across the UK last year, police figures show

Estimated 1,808 dogs stolen across the UK last year, police figures show

Estimated 1,808 dogs stolen across the UK last year, police figures show

11 March 2025

French bulldogs are now the most likely breed to be taken, analysis by Direct Line Pet Insurance found.


No nationwide smartphone ban in Welsh schools, report recommends

No nationwide smartphone ban in Welsh schools, report recommends

No nationwide smartphone ban in Welsh schools, report recommends

11 March 2025

The Welsh Government is being urged to produce clear guidance and a robust framework to allow teachers to set their own rules.


Pointing finger at Ukraine after X outage is ‘dangerous’, cyber expert says

Pointing finger at Ukraine after X outage is ‘dangerous’, cyber expert says

Pointing finger at Ukraine after X outage is ‘dangerous’, cyber expert says

11 March 2025

Mr Musk said it was being targeted in a ‘massive cyberattack’ and that the attackers had ‘IP addresses originating in the Ukraine’.


Long waits in A&E becoming the ‘shocking norm’, warn Tories

Long waits in A&E becoming the ‘shocking norm’, warn Tories

Long waits in A&E becoming the ‘shocking norm’, warn Tories

11 March 2025

The latest weekly data shows 63.5% of emergency department attendances were seen within the four-hour target.


Sally Bretton to see Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out roles ‘collide’ in sketch

Sally Bretton to see Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out roles ‘collide’ in sketch

Sally Bretton to see Beyond Paradise and Not Going Out roles ‘collide’ in sketch

11 March 2025

She will appear alongside Lee Mack and Kris Marshall in the skit.


British backpacker detained in US for over 10 days after visa mix-up, family say

British backpacker detained in US for over 10 days after visa mix-up, family say

British backpacker detained in US for over 10 days after visa mix-up, family say

11 March 2025

Rebecca Burke, 28, a graphic artist from Monmouthshire, was trying to cross into the state of Washington.


First UK hospital knife amnesty has ‘terrifying’ results

First UK hospital knife amnesty has ‘terrifying’ results

First UK hospital knife amnesty has ‘terrifying’ results

11 March 2025

St George’s hospital in Tooting, south London, introduced a knife amnesty bin last year.


Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified

Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified

Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified

11 March 2025

Researchers found males at birth and up to adulthood are more affected by maternal smoking than females.


Triple killer Kyle Clifford refuses to face victims’ family at sentencing

Triple killer Kyle Clifford refuses to face victims’ family at sentencing

Triple killer Kyle Clifford refuses to face victims’ family at sentencing

11 March 2025

Clifford murdered Louise Hunt, Hannah Hunt and Carol Hunt in July last year.


Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died from cocktail of drugs, coroner told

Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died from cocktail of drugs, coroner told

Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died from cocktail of drugs, coroner told

11 March 2025

An inquest into Danan’s death has been opened and adjourned at Avon Coroner’s Court.


Council expected to drop plans for four-weekly black bin collections

Council expected to drop plans for four-weekly black bin collections

Council expected to drop plans for four-weekly black bin collections

11 March 2025

Bristol Council had launched a consultation which included the option of switching to monthly bin collections to save money and boost recycling


Alleged Palestinian militant to appear in court over illegal entry to UK

Alleged Palestinian militant to appear in court over illegal entry to UK

Alleged Palestinian militant to appear in court over illegal entry to UK

11 March 2025

He was arrested by immigration enforcement officers on Sunday evening and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Planning reforms will ‘avoid bat tunnels’, says minister

Planning reforms will ‘avoid bat tunnels’, says minister

Planning reforms will ‘avoid bat tunnels’, says minister

11 March 2025

The Government is set to publish wide-ranging reforms to planning laws on Tuesday.


Fires ‘still raging’ after vessels collide in North Sea

Fires ‘still raging’ after vessels collide in North Sea

Fires ‘still raging’ after vessels collide in North Sea

11 March 2025

Minister Matthew Pennycook said Coastguard aircraft were monitoring the site of the collision off the East Yorkshire coast.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder over missing woman who vanished in September

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over missing woman who vanished in September

Man arrested on suspicion of murder over missing woman who vanished in September

11 March 2025

Nazire Koreli, 54, from Welling, south-east London, was reported missing to police on February 28, but had not been seen since September.


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