Jessica Knibbs
How to treat a spider bite and what symptoms to look out for
With a rising number of people going to hospital with bites, it’s important to know which spiders can cause problems
Trapped seal in Essex reservoir devours £3,000 worth of fish
Nelson is not getting the seal of approval from fishermen and the owner of the reservoir
Covid: What is the ‘Kraken’ variant? Case discovered in South Africa
A mutated version of the Omicron variant has caused a surge in infections in many countries, including China, USA, and the UK, with a new case identified in South Africa.
NHS Crisis: How will Steve Barclay’s block-book beds initiative work?
Rising flu and Covid cases, NHS strikes over pay, and a significant lack of staff available has called for a change by government with a new block-book hospital bed scheme
Who is Martin McDonagh? The Banshees of Inisherin wins big
The director has once again been honoured for his work — and here’s all you need to know about him
Osbournes back on television after 20 years
No stranger to the often crazy antics of his family, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his wife and children will be back on the small screen after almost 20 years since their first appearance on MTV
When are rail, London Tube, and bus workers striking?
RMT will continue with its strike action with trains, buses, and Tube lines also affected.
Krispy Kreme’s lower calorie doughnuts in store across the UK
Those with a sweet tooth are in for a treat as Krispy Kreme introduces two low-calorie doughnuts. What are they and where can you get them?
What is RuPaul’s DragCon UK and how can you get tickets?
The world’s biggest celebration of queer culture, drag, and fabulous queens is hitting London this weekend
Major shortages of cold and flu medicines, warn pharmacists
Empty medicine shelves in pharmacies have become increasingly evident due to a huge demand for do-it-yourself treatments and a surge in cold and flu infections.
Who is Fred White? Former Earth, Wind & Fire drummer dies at 67
Described as a child drumming prodigy, White was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire, founded by his brother, Maurice.
How Border Force strikes will affect your Christmas travel plans
Your airline must offer you a rebooking option if your flight is cancelled because of a strike
How to make Jane Dunn’s no-bake Irish cream tart for Christmas
Author of Jane’s Patisserie: Celebrate, Dunn describes her famous pudding as “one of the most luxurious no-bake treats you can make”
Christmas supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, M&S
We’ve rounded up a list of store opening and closing times for this year’s festive season
Signs of pancreatic cancer as Terry Hall’s cause of death revealed
The disease is the fifth-most common cancer in the UK and was initially thought to be just a stomach bug in the late The Specials’ frontman’s case
Who is Naomi Ackie? Actress to play Whitney Houston in new biopic
Ackie plays one of the most successful recording artists of all time alongside Stanley Tucci
What is the winter solstice and how long is the day?
According to some, today marks the official start of winter and also the shortest day of the year but how short will it be?
James Martin health after operation and MRI scan
James Martin updated fans recently about his operation and the state of his health which he admitted was a ‘small price to pay’.
Who is Irmgard Furchner? The Nazi typist complicit in 10,500 deaths
A German 97-year-old former typist at a Nazi concentration camp has been convicted for her role in over 10,500 murders
Who was Terry Hall? The Specials singer dies aged 63
Terry Hall was a defining voice of the 1970s and 1980s with hits including A Message to You Rudy, Ghost Town and It Ain’t What You Do It’s the Way That You Do It
Spain is one step closer to approving menstrual leave
Spain is hoping to influence other Western countries after the first draft of its menstrual-leave legislation was approved