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The VERY varied fortunes of F1's most glam WAGs ever: As Silverstone's British Grand Prix turns 75, how one wife 'died of heartbreak' and another went on to steal Elizabeth Taylor's man
From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, handsome F1 drivers have long impressed fans with not only their speed on the racetrack but also their dashing good looks. But it's not only the heartthrob sportsmen who have often left...

Today's rugby news as Wales star diagnosed with stage four arthritis and audio reveals what sparked row
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Saturday, June 7. Wales scrum-half told he needs knee replacement Wales international Rhys Webb has revealed he's been diagnosed with Stage four arthritis and told he needs a knee replacement at the age of...

GPs in Wales trained to spot symptoms of endometriosis earlier
One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis in Wales GPs across Wales are being trained to recognise the symptoms of endometriosis earlier, to help improve women’s care and diagnosis. One in 10 women suffer from endometriosis in Wales – a painful...

Making cannabis legal would help fight crime says ex Tory councillor and health chief
IF I told you there was one policy that could save the UK billions, help the police do their job, destroy criminal drug networks, raise enough in tax to fund real public services, and even make cannabis use safer, you’d probably think I’d lost the...

Jax Taylor quits social media 'to prioritise mental health'
7 June 2025 Jax Taylor has quit social media in an effort to protect his mental health. Jax Taylor is focusing on his mental health The 45-year-old reality TV star - who previously confessed to battling a drug addiction - has announced that he's...

Britain backs routine, mandatory eye tests for drivers - as one in four road users have not checked their vision in the past two years
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 21:00 EDT, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 21:00 EDT, 6 June 2025 The public has backed mandatory eye tests for drivers amid alarm over crashes caused by poor sight. Nearly one in four drivers (24 per cent) have not had an...

Home Bargains to open two brand new UK megastores complete with cafe and bakery
Bargain hunting Brits, get ready for some good news. Home Bargains is all set to unveil two shiny new stores today (June 7). The discount retail giant has spent £2m on a store in Parkhouse Street, Ayr and TJ Morris Ltd, the brains behind the...
UK and CDEMA Sign renewed MoU to Strengthen Caribbean Disaster Preparedness and Response
Bridgetown, Barbados – As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, the United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to regional resilience by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency...

Almost a fifth of England’s rural bus services disappeared in past five years
Almost a fifth of bus routes in rural areas of England have disappeared over the past five years despite government pledges to improve services, with county councils arguing they have lost out on bus funding to cities and towns. Rural areas have...

U.K. to Cut Foreign Workers, the ‘Backbone’ of British Nursing Homes
Tori Ferenc for The Washington Post Jeremiah Akindotun helps Edna Barnett with her crossword puzzle at Hammerson House, a 116-room nursing home in north London where 58 percent of the clinical staff come from 49 different countries. The Washington...

London home to the most NHS volunteers in the UK
New data shows London has the highest number of NHS volunteers than any other region in the UK, with over 14,000* supporting the NHS across the capital. Since April 2024, Londoners have dedicated a total of nearly 736,000 hours** of their time to...

Healthcare rewired: inside Andor Health’s AI revolution
In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sat down with Raj Toleti, Chairman and CEO of Andor Health, to discuss the company’s revolutionary healthcare AI software, ThinkAndor. Also, subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content! Andor...

Jax Taylor takes break from social media to prioritise mental health
Jax Taylor has announced that he's taking a step back from social media to prioritise his mental health and recovery. The Vanderpump Rules alum shared the news on Instagram Stories, stating, "I've made the decision to stay off social media for the...

DWP PIP cuts impact on claimants with mental health, autism and ADHD
PIP claimants with mental health issues and neurodivergent conditions will be among those who are affected by Labour's reforms of disability benefits. From November 2026, people will need to get at least one score of four in the activities...

East of England to get 29 new ambulances
The East of England will receive 29 new ambulances to help deliver faster emergency care for patients. The new ambulances will replace ageing vehicles in the organisation's fleet by March 2026. More than £4.5m will be invested in the new vehicles...

Almost £800k allocated to mental health projects in West Dunbartonshire
The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults, established in October 2021, has been distributing money to community initiatives aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing across Scotland. Out of the £51 million distributed to...

Clydebank MSP hails latest funding to tackle NHS waiting times
The Scottish Government has announced £2,183,118 for NHS Golden Jubilee as part of a wider £106 million package to reduce waits across the country. Marie McNair, SNP MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, welcomed the investment and said it would make a...

Thousands of Brits risk infection from simple fruit and veg mistake
Neglecting a vital step in the kitchen may significantly heighten your risk of contracting a severe bacterial infection. Specialists caution that around 17% of people in the UK neglect to rinse their leafy greens prior to consuming them. And...

UK’s Graduate and Nursing School deans have been replaced
Two University of Kentucky deans are no longer in their roles. As of May 15, Padraic Kenney is no longer serving as UK’s Graduate School dean, according to UK spokesperson Jay Blanton. An email sent to faculty also confirmed that Rosalie Mainous...

How Britain fell into the K-hole
When we hear that Elon Musk was prescribed ketamine, as he admitted in 2024, what are we supposed to conclude? Is it a sign that ketamine has entered the mainstream of 21st-century culture? Is it a part of a Silicon Valley wellness vogue, or...