Batten Disease: Parents to celebrate 'last Christmas' with daughter

Addy Clarke's parents are making the most of time with the seven-year-old, who has Batten Disease.

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NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says planning for winter "started much earlier" this year.

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Baby formula soaring costs: 'I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand'

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk.

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UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what's next?

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.

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Family plea to 'take action' over ambulance delay deaths

Christopher Hart, 50, was found dead in his Suffolk home while waiting eight hours for an ambulance.

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Darlington Hospital launches new camera-based weight loss surgery

A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery.

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Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

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