Why you might be seriously ill right now and what to do about it, according to top GP
The UK is being hit by a quartet of viruses crippling hospitals - with one top GP warning that people are facing more severe effects of the winter illnesses.
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Everton advance in FA Cup after Dyche dismissal
Everton avoided FA Cup embarrassment with a 2-0 victory against third tier Peterborough just hours after Sean Dyche was sacked by the struggling Premier League club on Thursday.
Homeowners urged to carry out two-minute check during snow and ice that could save you £300 a year
With the UK experiencing snow, ice and plummeting temperatures this week, there has never been a better time to check on your loft insulation.
Weather and travel LIVE updates as schools shut, major road closed and Met Office warning in place
Greater Manchester has been plunged into sub-zero temperatures as a bitter cold snap continues. Residents are waking up to temperatures of around -3C this morning (January 10) following another icy night across the region.
115-cap Niamh Fahey proud of Ireland legacy after 'natural ending' to international career
Niamh Fahey feels her Ireland career went beyond her expectations after confirming a decision to call it a day yesterday.
"Hindi Not Our National Language": R Ashwin Triggers Debate
Ravichandran Ashwin, whose recent retirement stunned the world of cricket and his fans, has said that Hindi is "not our national language but an official language" - a comment that could trigger a debate. Ashwin made the comment at the graduation ceremony of a private engineering college in Tamil Nadu, where the use of Hindi has always been a sensitive subject that has fuelled strong reactions. Addressing students, Ashwin asked if those attending the ceremony were willing to ask questions in Hindi if they weren't comfortable in English or Tamil.
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie Calls Afghanistan's Champions Trophy Participation "Hypocritical, Immoral"
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie is the latest entity to raise his voice against the participation of Afghanistan in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, comparing the Taliban regime's treatment of women in their nation to the old Apartheid regime in the rainbow nation and added that the Afghans playing the tournament is "hypocritical and immoral", reported ESPNCricinfo. McKenzie's comments come as the Proteas are all set to take on Afghanistan in their campaign opener during the Champions Trophy on February 21 in Karachi.
State Pension payments could be increased to £549 a week under new plan
A petition, which has gathered more than 14,900 signatures, is urging the UK Government to boost the weekly State Pension to £549 for everyone over 60, including British expats. As the petition, started by Denver Johnson, has surpassed 10,000 signatures, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is now required to provide a written response.