Officials have urged people to come forward for NHS care as normal as services “remain up and running this weekend” as resident doctors enter the final 48 hours of their five-day strike.. Read More...

Dame Helen Mirren has praised the “fantastic” restoration of a beloved cello dating back to the Second World War, in a first look at the upcoming Christmas special of The Repair Shop.. Read More...

Traffic in the run-up to Christmas is expected to peak today with about 24.4 million cars expected on the UK’s roads.. Read More...

Actor Idris Elba has said it is “surreal” to have his likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London.. Read More...

A multimillion-pound research project will see some of the world’s leading experts use artificial intelligence to create the first-ever 3D movies of black holes.. Read More...

Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked doing their job over the festive season, according to a new report.. Read More...

A housing association working across North and Mid Wales has thanked residents, staff and contractors after raising more than £6,500 worth of food and essential items for local foodbanks ahead of Christmas. The annual foodbank collection organised by social and affordable housing provider ...

Parents should lead by example and get off their phones this Christmas when spending time with family, England’s Children’s Commissioner has said.. Read More...

Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 Bafta film awards.. Read More...

All secondary schools in England will have to teach students about healthy relationships to tackle misogyny as Sir Keir Starmer said too often toxic ideas are “going unchallenged”.. Read More...