Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagra
Steelworkers in need of cash were among the men of Merthyr Tydfil who became medical guinea pigs. Read More
Covid inquiry: I did not back a ‘let it rip’ policy, says Boris Johnson
The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid. Read More
Peterborough father’s brain tumour shock after new baby born
The wife of a man diagnosed with terminal brain cancer says their lives have become a nightmare. Read More
Contrite, shorn of theatrics – Johnson’s first day at inquiry
Boris Johnson mixed contrition with an effort to take on former colleagues who questioned him. Read More
Kidney transplant: Three-year-old is smallest patient
Olly Cartmill was 13kg when he had the life-saving operation, getting a kidney from his grandmother. Read More
Why was a man who took a wee in a layby fined for littering?
A high-profile lawyer disputes a council’s claim that public urination is littering. Read More
New test to prevent hearing loss in newborns
A test is available in Brighton to determine if babies could lose their hearing from an antibiotic. Read More
Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly
Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists. Read More
I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson
The former PM tells the pandemic inquiry he initially underestimated the challenge posed by the virus. Read More
Covid study: mRNA vaccines could be fine-tuned
The revolutionary technology could be updated for even greater accuracy, research suggests. Read More