Fresh cases of diphtheria reported at Manston asylum centre A total of 161 migrants were intercepted by the UK authorities crossing the Channel in 14 boats on Thursday. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Six children have died in UK with Strep A bacterial infection Health experts have began investigating after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there had been a rise in cases of rare invasive Group A strep this year Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022
Scarlet fever signs and symptoms explained after outbreaks reported across the UK As cases of scarlet fever rise across the county, parents have been urged to look out for the early signs of flu-like symptoms, as well as the development of a rough, red rash Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
The tiny profit UK farmers make from the food they grow The market is failing to reward UK farmers, food charity Sustain finds The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
What is Strep A and what are the symptoms as children die from bacterial infection Everything you need to know about Strep A - including symptoms, how to stop it spreading, and what to do if you think you or your child has the illness Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022
Second edition of Scotland the Brief supplies undecided voters with facts they seek GRASSROOTS campaign machine Believe in Scotland launched the second edition of Scotland the Brief to activists in Glasgow this week. The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022
Meet the 'most pampered toddler' in UK who is getting £2,500 worth of presents for Christmas The two-year-old is set to receive 100 gifts from his doting mum including a Burberry two-piece, a trip to the Canary Islands and a ride-on train. Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022
UK parents told to look out for signs of strep A in their children after six deaths Health Security Agency issues rare alert over rise in cases, urging people to seek immediate medical help if they see symptoms The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
Exact date weather monster 'Troll from Trondheim' to blanket UK in wintry snow Forecasters say the worst of the snow could fall between December 10-15, while flurries could fall elsewhere across the UK as early as Sunday as temperatures begin to plunge Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
Paddy Pimblett may not fight in UK for a 'long time' as UFC promise made Paddy Pimblett faces Jared Gordon in a huge co-main event at UFC 282 Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022
What is Ella’s Law? Sadiq Khan apologises to family whose daughter was killed by air pollution Ella, who lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham, south-east London, died after an asthma attack in 2013, caused by excessive levels of air pollution Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022
‘I can’t afford to heat my son’s room’: the people struggling to access UK energy support Weeks after the government scheme was launched many vulnerable families have either not received or not claimed their vouchers The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
White Christmas: Which UK regions are most likely to get snow in December? Find out where the best place to find snow in the UK is this season Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022
Sixth UK child dies of Strep A as health chiefs give update on alarming outbreak Muhammad Ibrahim Ali, Hanna Roap and three other unnamed children have all recently died with Strep A infection, with four of the tragic deaths having occurred within the last week Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2022 How do you treat a spider bite and what are the symptoms to look out for? With temperatures rising, it’s important to know which spiders can cause problems
Glasgow Live · Dec 2, 2022 Celebrating 35 years of Glasgow band Deacon Blue’s iconic Raintown album Glasgow band Deacon Blue released their iconic Raintown album 35 years ago, which not only stayed in UK charts for a year and a half - but is still widely regarded today.
Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022 Fuel prices plunge as Scots drivers find cheaper prices at certain forecourts Petrol drivers have been enjoying a 30p drop in prices since July, but diesel rates have only fallen by 15p since the summer record-high.
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Vladimir Putin’s vodka oligarch flees Russia as the war rages in Ukraine Vasily Anisimov recently changed his citizenship from Russian to Croatian and is reported to have moved to Switzerland five years after returning to live in Russia
Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022 West Lothian shoppers can take part in innovative new scheme to donate pre-loved items to retailer Homewares retailer Dunelm has launched a Home to Home scheme in four stores across the UK - including Livingston.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022 What time is Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora weigh-in? UK time and live stream Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora will face each other for the final time ahead of their fight on Saturday for their weigh-in.
Chronicle Live · Dec 2, 2022 Strep A signs parents should look out for as six UK primary school children die from infection Group A streptococcal infections usually result in mild illness - the symptoms include a sore throat, fever and minor skin infections and can be treated with antibiotics
France 24 · Dec 2, 2022 Forty years after Falklands War, wounds still run deep Located in a far-flung corner of the south Atlantic, the Islas Malvinas, or Falkland Islands, are at the heart of an age-old rift between Argentina and the UK. Back in 1982, this escalated into a ten-week war between the two countries. Four decades on, Argentina's defeat against the British remains…
Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022 Stonemason carves a name for himself at national SkillBuild awards First prize for Historic Environment Scotland's Doune depot apprentice Luke
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 Food waste: green vegetable and potato crop glut after mild UK autumn Fears of shortages early next year as farmers say they are having to ‘tear up’ sowing and harvesting timelines
The Conversation · Dec 2, 2022 Winter of discontent: how similar is today's situation? The UK government is battening down the hatches for a wave of strikes in December and January. Railway workers, nurses, ambulance workers, civil servants and postal staff are all set to take industrial action in the coming weeks in protest at wages not keeping up with inflation, with teachers’ and…