Saint Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough has two specially designed cuddle beds funded by local fundraising, which have helped patients and their loved ones rest together and share final moments.
Researchers who pooled 24 studies report that a mix of moderate aerobic and resistance exercise totaling about 30 minutes a week produced clinically meaningful reductions in liver fat in people with MASLD, and the condition is estimated to affect around one in five people in the UK.
A coroner concluded that repetitive heading was likely to have contributed to Gordon McQueen's chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a factor in his death; his family has urged football authorities to do more to protect players.
Kanye West (Ye) placed a full‑page advert in the Wall Street Journal apologising for antisemitic behaviour and saying he is not a Nazi; he attributes his actions to bipolar‑1 disorder linked to a 2002 frontal‑lobe injury.
NASA's Artemis II crew began a two-week quarantine as final health and training checks continue, and NASA lists the launch as no earlier than Feb 6, 2026.
Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields, received a Gold Blue Peter Badge at a Newcastle Eagles match after raising over £2,000 for mountain rescue and helping to lead a local Christmas toy appeal.
A £20 million government-backed revamp of Canvey Island includes a new children's splash park and investment in the nearby Canvey Lake.
Africa CDC has lifted mpox's designation as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and launched a Mpox Transition Roadmap to move from emergency response toward sustained control.
Tom Brady finished his second season as a Fox NFL analyst and drew strong viewer praise for his commentary during the NFC Championship game. He has said he reduced reliance on extensive notes and changed his booth setup to improve on-air flow.
Wakehurst says 100 groups have joined its Community Access Scheme and it will host a free Community Festival on 8 and 9 May, with events and accessible facilities at the gardens in Sussex.
