Autistic Barbie doll launch welcomed as ‘milestone’ in representation

The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more “authentic ...

Sepa increases number of flood warnings and alerts as heavy rainfall worsens

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has ramped up the number of flood warnings in place from three to nine, and ...

39 per cent of adults want to see ultra-processed foods banned – survey

Two thirds of UK adults believe the next generation will suffer poorer health due to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 39 per ...

Bird, butterfly and dragonfly numbers soar at flagship rewilding project

A 20-year ecological review at Knepp Estate in West Sussex shows the restoration of natural processes has paid dividends for ...

Snow melt and heavy rain could lead to flooding after storm – forecasters

Throughout the weekend, numerous alerts for snow and ice, strong winds and heavy rain were in place across the country after ...

Charity shop staff ‘thrilled’ as rare edition of The Hobbit fetches £3,000

The edition of JRR Tolkien’s much-loved classic was among a pile of old children’s books donated to the Oxfam bookshop in ...

Care sector may become ‘irreparably broken’ without more support, union says

Unite says healthcare funding from the previous Budget could have been better spent on support for those in need of care.

Newborns with jaundice treated at home in sleeping bag-style garment

The Hospital at Home service run by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde means infants who meet the criteria do not need to return ...

'One of the worst games' - James Morrison on West Brom penalty joy and Bostock 'intensity'

Caretaker James Morrison labelled Albion's penalty shootout FA Cup progress as "one of the worst games you could watch" but gave his side credit for digging in.