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Cancer: Wales among worst countries for survival, data suggests

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:12
Data suggests Wales ranks 32nd out of 33 similarly wealthy nations for surviving stomach cancer.

Children are more vulnerable to poor air quality, says Dundee study

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:09
Researchers say increased air pollution leads to more children being admitted to hospital with lung conditions.

'We lost everything in Post Office scandal'

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:05
Amanda and Norman Barber were convicted despite using £200,000 of their own money trying to plug gaps.

Friends scripts rescued from a studio bin to go under the hammer

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:02
The discarded scripts, used for two episodes filmed in England, were rescued from a bin in 1998.

NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 02:37
How cutting-edge cancer genomics is now being used in mainstream cancer care.

Mysterious plants and fungi named new to science

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 02:22
Kew scientists discovered nearly 100 new plants and fungi last year - but some may already be extinct.

Rape complainants warned pre-recording evidence could backfire

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 02:00
Convictions are lower when rape interviews and cross-examinations are pre-recorded, a study suggests.

Chris Mason: Justice at last, but plenty more questions remain

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 01:48
Figures across politics will be asked why exoneration for postmasters took so long, our political editor writes.

The key NHS targets that have never been met

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 01:16
BBC News finds key NHS targets have been missed for at least seven years - and two have never been met.

The Papers: 'Post Office justice' but some face 'new battle'

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 01:08
Victims of the Horizon scandal will be cleared but many may not get full compensation, the papers report.

Pornography review to canvass public's view on issue

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 00:21
Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government.

Post Office paid Fujitsu £95m to extend Horizon

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 00:18
Troubled IT system still creates errors, but its replacement is behind schedule at a cost of millions.

Gladiators: The serious business behind ITV's prime-time 'panto'

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 00:11
The BBC's Gladiators reboot hits screens on Saturday, but can it match the show's 1990s success?

Boohoo put 'Made in UK' labels on clothes made overseas

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 00:03
T-shirts from Pakistan had their labels swapped by workers in fashion firm’s Leicester factory last year.

Liverpool 2-1 Fulham: Cody Gakpo hits winner as Reds fight back to win EFL Cup semi-final first leg

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 23:03
Liverpool stage a second-half turnaround to beat Fulham at Anfield in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.

Homeschooling: Merthyr girl says it helps her mental health

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 22:57
Millie-Rae is one of 5,330 children being homeschooled in Wales, the highest number on record.

Post Office scandal: Prime minister backs calls to knight Alan Bates

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 21:22
Mr Bates is said have refused an OBE while ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells still held a CBE.

Wales 20mph speed limit adviser to lead review

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 20:43
Opposition parties criticise decision to give review to key adviser behind controversial speed limit.

Liverpool's Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 18:41
As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

Post Office scandal: Hundreds of victims to have convictions overturned

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 18:40
New laws are to be introduced to clear the names of ex-postmasters caught up in Horizon IT scandal.

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