Lifestyle
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018.
UK reduces its oil imports by over 75 million barrels in five years
While the country remains the 12th biggest global importer of oil, including petroleum oils, it has taken great strides towards reducing its reliance on such environmentally-harmful fuels.
Footage shows moment man literally stops shaking as surgeons cure Parkinson’s – during operation
Filipino Jose Alvarez grew to "hate himself" and ended up losing his career because of the disorder, which left him unable to walk or talk properly
More than 100,000 A&E patients waiting hours for treatment, NHS figures show
Health bodies said the figures were ‘no reflection on the mammoth efforts of frontline staff’.
Cancer patients ‘left in the dark’ amid staff shortages
Macmillan Cancer Support said at least 120,000 people with cancer a year are missing out on key information.
Ireland hails the end of right wing domination as exit polls come in
The 90-year duopoly of the Republic’s two main parties could be over.
Labour MP Tracy Brabin auctions ‘shouldergate’ dress for charity
The Labour MP said criticism she received for wearing the dress in the Commons was ‘absurd’.
Best types of wallets for every-day carry
A wallet can only take so much and that's why you should make sure to invest in one that is durable and practical, but also stylish.
Red meat warning: just a couple of sausage rolls or bacon butties a week ‘could trigger heart attack or stroke’
A study of almost 30,000 people followed for up to three decades found those who regularly consumed processed or red meat were more prone to a premature death