Flu cases rise ahead of ‘extreme cold snap’ - but why do we get more colds and flu in winter?
Hospital admissions from flu in England have quadrupled since last month and are continuing to rise, NHS figures show.
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'I'm a flight attendant – there's a surprising reason you shouldn't wear shorts on plane'
With the UK's gloomy weather showing no signs of improvement, many are eagerly anticipating their sun-kissed holidays. However, when it comes to dressing for the airport, several flight attendants advise against dressing for the destination, as planes can get quite chilly.
GPS Smartwatch that's £300 cheaper than Apple and still 'tracks your heart rate and fitness'
If you’re looking to get fitter in 2025, keeping tabs on your performance, progress, and essential fitness metrics like heart rate and sleep quality can make a huge difference for your gains and motivation. While the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch can cost north of £300, you can pick up fully-functional smart watches for far cheaper than that.
'There are interested clubs' - Man United star's agent makes transfer admission as plan outlined
Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir wants to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United amid interest in his signature from elsewhere in this month's transfer window.
'A lot to answer for' - Jamie Carragher identifies who is to blame for Manchester United mess
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said the Manchester United hierarchy "has a lot to answer for" amid the club's worsening on-field form, refusing to pin the blame on head coach Ruben Amorim.
The roads in Greater Manchester still closed two days on from New Year's floods
Drivers are still facing disruption on Greater Manchester's roads two days on from the devastating New Year's floods. Downpours led to chaos across the region, as residents began 2025 with severe flooding on Wednesday (January 1).
Health Secretary says 'put the heating on and layer up' this weekend after winter fuel payment cuts questions
This is "definitely a weekend to turn the heating on", the Health Secretary has said after he was quizzed about pensioners losing access to the winter fuel payment. Wes Streeting said people should wrap up warm and use their heating as temperatures drop ahead of an expected bitterly cold weekend.
'Much better players' - Arne Slot delivers Manchester United verdict ahead of Liverpool fixture
Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes Manchester United are "much, much, much better" than the Premier League table suggests.