The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people.

Families with a disabled child are facing average waits of more than 200 days to get assessments for social care, according to research by a charity which said the system is “failing”.

Salford boss Karl Robinson was heartened by the battling qualities his play-off chasing side showed as they came back to draw 1-1 with League Two automatic-promotion hopefuls Doncaster.

Donald Trump has said he wants to give money and a plane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to “self-deport”, and to get those who are “good” back in the US, in a ...

Scots are being encouraged by the country’s national chef to share their favourite recipes as part of an annual campaign aimed at bringing people together through food. Gary Maclean wants people to ...

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Almost two thirds of people say that gambling advertising is “everywhere” as a charity called for a national conversation to help those suffering harm. GambleAware urged people to “open up” after a ...

Weinstein is being retried on two charges from his original trial. He is accused of raping an aspiring actress in a Manhattan ...

Walking at a brisker pace could slash the risk of heart rhythm problems, according to a study. The findings “suggest brisk walking may be a safe and effective exercise to reduce arrhythmia”, which ...

British number four Harriet Dart has apologised after requesting her opponent at the Rouen Open put on deodorant because she “smells really bad”. The 28-year-old was beaten 6-0 6-3 by French player ...

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta will retain his starting spot against Newcastle after being subbed at half time against Manchester City.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner hinted that Colombian wing-back Daniel Munoz is close to signing a new deal at Selhurst Park.