Patients harmed as Covid pandemic brought NHS close to collapse, inquiry finds

Health News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 17:38
Third report into the pandemic says patients and staff were failed as health service only just coped.
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King opens world's longest coastal path around England

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 17:34
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.
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King opens world's longest coastal path around England

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 17:34
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.
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Updated plan aims to boost NI's resilience to climate change

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 17:02
The third climate change adaptation plan for Northern Ireland should have been in place since 2024.
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Launch of map to report Asian hornet sightings

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:21
People are being asked to report Asian hornet sightings as they are an invasive species on Jersey.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Health News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:44
Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.
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Health bosses can't confirm meningitis outbreak contained

Health News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:18
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.
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Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds

Health News BBC - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:47
There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford.
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Why this 'unprecedented' outbreak isn't another Covid

Health News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:51
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
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Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:40
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
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Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:40
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
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Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 20:13
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped.
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Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?

Health News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 19:34
There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?
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Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?

Health News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 19:34
There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?
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UK Must Follow Allies on AI Lies

StopFake.org - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:30
The UK is constantly targeted by enemies seeking to change its politics through manipulation. It must follow the lead of France and others to take action. By Andy Pryce, for CEPA France’s first strategy to combat information manipulation, published in February, details four pillars: mobilizing the nation; regulating platforms; building capacity; and developing partnerships.  If fully funded […]
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People don't need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says

Health News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:10
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak.
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Wales strikes deal to speed up renewable energy schemes

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:59
The impact of the war in the Middle East on oil prices makes energy independence more important, ministers say.
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Mother 'absolutely shocked' to find daughter had meningitis

Health News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:40
Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
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Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 05:26
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
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Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Health News BBC - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 03:04
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.
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