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Sam Carling MP and Cllr Daisy Blakemore-Creedon with Edwina Towning and Sandra Currie (Kidney Research UK Chief Exec).

Westminster Life: Kidney disease - a silent but devastating health issue

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

Asthma attacks can often occur in response to a trigger such as an allergy, infections or mould and damp.

Warning signs of an asthma attack that you shouldn't ignore

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for as cases surge due to new strain

Peterborough City Hospital.

More than half of patients made to wait over 28 days after cancelled operations

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

Pharmacies may close at evenings and weekends in historic strike plan

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Composite: Mark Hall)

The worrying symptoms of new norovirus strain you shouldn't ignore
Here’s what you need to know 🤒
Sarah McCann

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

'I'm a doctor - here's my top tips to avoid catching norovirus'

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Public toilets are unlikely to cause UTIs.

Bathroom expert debunks this common health myth around public toilets

How the new Green Technology Centre will look when complete.

Westminster Life: A turning point for Peterborough

Chancellor Rachel Reeves poses with the red box outside number 11 Downing Street. (Getty Images)

Westminster Life: A Budget to help deliver promises

Different types of weight loss drugs explained following nurse's death

The government will be introducing a smoking ban, extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces.

Smoking ban UK: key things you need to know

Another new case of mpox clade Ib strain has been confirmed in the UK.

The worrying warning signs of mpox as another UK case detected

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Up to 97% of new patients are unable to access NHS dental care according to the British Dental Association.

What to do if you can't get a dentist appointment
Poor oral hygiene can have a significant impact on your health 🦷
Sarah McCann

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

The seven health conditions your local pharmacy can treat

Celia Kendrick, Head of Resilience and Emergency Preparedness, is recognised by North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust for her 45-year long service .

Dedicated Peterborough nurse recognised for 45-year NHS service

Bonfire Night is celebrated with firework displays across the UK.

Bonfire Night: Firework safety tips for kids

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

John and Sandy Ellington – who have each received their 45-year Long Service Award from North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Couple celebrates 90 years of service in NHS

The team from Thistlemoor pick up their award, pictured with Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes

Westminster Life: Fixing the foundations of the NHS

Patients can access a second opinion on the NHS.

This is how you can get a second opinion on the NHS

Allison Homes East's existing Whittlesey Green development

Allison Homes East granted planning permission to bring 175 homes to Whittlesey

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact for some.

What is the Menopause? Signs and symptoms to look out for

One of the billboards

"My life is on hold. Long Covid has stolen my identity."

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD: warning signs and symptoms to look out for this winter

This image shows how the new Community Diagnostics Centre in Peterborough will appear once completed.

Approval for demolition of former health clinic

Alton Towers teams up with NHS to tackle national blood shortages this winter

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

'Covid: symptoms and new variants explained as hospitalisations rise

Then and Now - Paul Smith and brother Granville

Chris Porsz: Brothers show they are still easy riders three decades later

Assisted dying legislation will be put before Holyrood

Westminster Life: A sensitive issue to be handled carefully

Cases of HIV amongst heterosexual patients in England have risen by more than 30% since 2022.

What are the signs of HIV? Symptoms explained as cases rise in the UK

Tirzepatide: what is weight loss drug and how is different to Ozempic?

Peterborough City Hospital

Urgent appeal over 'extremely busy' A&E department at Peterborough City Hospital

Dania with her son Rumi and husband Quinton

Peterborough woman with multiple sclerosis to climb the iconic Gherkin tower

More than eight pharmacies are closing across the UK every week.

Pharmacy closures: why are pharmacies closing in England?

GP tried to poison a man with fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse

GP tried to poison a man with fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

The areas in the UK with the highest percentage of smokers have been revealed.

Stopping smoking: The smoking hotspots around the UK

Lucy Downes and Glenny Phillip.

Watch: Doubters who say my fiancé is only with me for a visa are wrong

Rwanda declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus on September 27.

The symptoms of deadly Marburg virus as suspected case found in Europe