Rural lives cannot be an ‘afterthought’, healthcare campaigners say/in /by
Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.
NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close/in /by
The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as ‘cash cows,’ BBC finds/in /by
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character?/in /by
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
Inside Chicago’s battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US/in /by
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary/in /by
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves/in /by
A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay/in /by
The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery/in /by
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Online event offers support for menopause and pain/in /by
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.