UK’s first drug consumption room to open later this month
The first safe drug consumption room in the UK will open in Glasgow on January 13, the council has confirmed. The facility will allow drug users to take illegal substances under medical supervision ...
Republican Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker after dramatic floor vote
Mr Johnson was able to flip two remaining holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans.
Israeli strikes kill at least 42 in Gaza as ceasefire talks to resume in Qatar
The war was sparked by a attack by Hamas-led militants in Israel on October 7 2023. They killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250. Around 100 hostages are still inside ...
Tommy Robinson ‘not what we need’, says Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
Tommy Robinson is “not what we need”, Nigel Farage has said, after Elon Musk expressed support for the jailed political activist. The Reform UK leader described Mr Musk as a “hero figure, especially ...
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool ‘far away from any progress’ on new contract
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah admits the club are still “far away from any progress” on a new contract, with his current deal due to expire in the summer. However, he refuses to be “concerned or ...
Midwife unknowingly worked alongside woman who delivered her for six years
Two Swansea midwives, Katie Wintle and Sharon Cooling, worked together for six years before discovering their special connection.
When to expect snow in Swindon and Wiltshire as alert goes amber
Snow is predicted to hit Swindon and Wiltshire this weekend according to the Met Office's latest weather warning.
Asda £1 Winter Warmer meal deal for over 60s in stores
Asda has rolled out a crucial reminder to over-60s to benefit from its £1 meal deal initiative, the 'Winter Warmer', in its cafes. The initiative, which has already served over half a million meals ...
Heating guide: What temperature do house pipes freeze at?
Find out what temperature house pipes freeze at, if keeping the heating on stops pipes from freezing and what temperature to keep your house.
7 ways to stay warm without putting the heating on
Your feet play an essential role in regulating your body temperature. Therefore, having warm feet can make a big difference if you’re looking to stay warm without heating. Having some extra warm ...
Surgeon general calls for new label on alcohol to warn Americans of cancer risk
Americans should be better informed about the link between alcohol and cancer, in particular, Vivek Murthy argued in his advisory.
London Zoo begins week-long annual stocktake counting more than 10,000 animals
Staff at London Zoo readied their clipboards and calculators on Friday as they began to count more than 10,000 animals during the annual stocktake. The stocktake is a requirement of the zoo’s annual ...