Entries by BBC News

Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous? /in /by

Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous? /in /by

Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute /in /by

Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as "Mr".

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners /in /by

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners /in /by

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors /in /by

A current six-day strike in England is set to end at 06:59 on Monday.

Women’s network for mid-life wellbeing launches /in /by

The support group was set up by a woman who challenged herself to try 50 new things before turning 50.

‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’ /in /by

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’ /in /by

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11. The Jehovah’s Witnesses’ new policy changes nothing /in /by

Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.